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Beyerdynamic DX 120 IE Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£55Form factor:in-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Beyerdynamic DX 120 IE Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Beyerdynamic DX 120 IE
5.5/10

Overall score

Score
5.5/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

80%

5.5

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 88% of headphones
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

70%

5.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 84%
5.5

Technical score

Technical score
5.5/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components

52%

6.1

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

7.1

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

5.0

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 75%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £55
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Beyerdynamic DX 120 IE

Technical score
Technical score
5.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components:

52%

6.1

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

7.1

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

5.0

Calls & Controls

5.5
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Beyerdynamic DX 120 IE has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 73.4% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components:

70%

5.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.8
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
10 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 10 mm, smaller driver size than 87.7% of headphones and equal to 4.1% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
12 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 12 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 64.9% of headphones and equal to 2.1% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
0
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 0 microphones, fewer microphones than 73.2% of headphones and equal to 26.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
yes
This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone. 86.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
N/A
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Connectivity
wired
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
no
This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
Beyerdynamic
Form factor
in-ear
Weight
32 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 32 g, lighter than 82.3% of headphones and equal to 0.2% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
N/A
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Beyerdynamic DX 120 IE vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 85.3% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (32 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    32 g vs 218 g
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • 5 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (107 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    107 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 6 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (12 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    12 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 3,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (23,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    23,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • Boom microphone included
    This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone, the average pair of headphones does not. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
  • 15.93 dB higher max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a higher max SPL than the average pair of headphones (125.9 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    125.93 dB vs 110 dB
  • 85.3% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (32 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    32 g vs 218 g
  • 5 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (107 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    107 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 6 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (12 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    12 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 3,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (23,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    23,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 15.93 dB higher max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a higher max SPL than the average pair of headphones (125.9 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    125.93 dB vs 110 dB
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • Boom microphone included
    This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone, the average pair of headphones does not. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
  • 30 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (10 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    10 mm vs 40 mm
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 0.7 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    1 % vs 0.3 %
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • 5.87x less popular
    Beyerdynamic DX 120 IE is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 5.87x less popular
    Beyerdynamic DX 120 IE is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 6.4% worse value for money
    Beyerdynamic DX 120 IE has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.83 vs 7.3).
    6.83 vs 7.27
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 30 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (10 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    10 mm vs 40 mm
  • 0.7 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    1 % vs 0.3 %
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
CanadianPenguinGaming
≈ estimated
12/05/2015
Hands-on review · sound, build and cable tests
Verdict
The Beyerdynamic DX 120 iE has excellent sound for the price and is highly recommended despite a short cable and a faulty extension.
9.0
Booredatwork.com
≈ estimated
08/03/2014
Hands-on review · sound, design and price impressions
Verdict
The Beyerdynamic DX 120 iE offers clear, rich sound for the price and is a top pick among affordable in-ear earbuds.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

whathifi.com
20/08/2015
Listening test · Metal-cased in-ear
Verdict
The Beyerdynamic DX 120 iE has even, detailed sound and a generous accessory kit, but it struggles with dynamics and tight timing in complex rhythms.
reviewed.com
05/06/2014
Lab test · Comfortable in-ear
Verdict
The Beyerdynamic DX 120 iE is comfortable and isolates well, but its bass-heavy sound and missing microphone make it a tough sell for audiophiles.
nasilemaktech.com
21/05/2014
Hands-on test · Lightweight in-ear
Verdict
The Beyerdynamic DX 120 iE is a light, comfortable in-ear that suits vocals and classical, but its bass-leaning tuning leaves the highs thin.
kopfhoerer.de
12/11/2015
Hands-on test · Bass-heavy in-ear
Verdict
The Beyerdynamic DX 120 iE is a strong pick for club and pop fans on the go, but its heavy bass smears jazz, rock and fast dance tracks.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Beyerdynamic DX 120 IE

  • Strong, punchy bass that remains tight and fun for listeners who enjoy a low-end emphasis.
  • Highly comfortable fit with a generous selection of seven different silicone eartip sizes included.
  • Effective passive noise isolation that successfully blocks out a significant amount of ambient sound.
  • Sturdy build quality featuring all-metallic housings and tangle-resistant flat cables.
  • Excellent value for the price, frequently recommended as a top pick for in-ear headphones under $100.
  • Rich, detailed midrange performance that keeps vocals and instruments clear despite the heavy bass.

What customers don't like about Beyerdynamic DX 120 IE

  • Recessed treble or underemphasized high frequencies, which can result in a lack of detail for audiophiles or classical music fans.
  • Omission of an in-line microphone and remote, making it inconvenient for taking calls or controlling playback on mobile devices.
  • Sound can become slightly muddled or lose impact during complex musical arrangements due to limited dynamic range.
  • Audio jack is designed at a 45-degree angle, which some users find awkward when keeping devices in their pockets.
  • Durability concerns regarding the cable thickness and speaker sleeves that may slip off over time.

Verdict

The Beyerdynamic DX 120 iE is a premium-tier in-ear headphone featuring a robust all-metal anodised aluminium housing and powerful neodymium drivers that deliver a wide frequency response of 12 Hz to 23,000 Hz. With an impedance of 47 Ohms and a sensitivity of 107 dB, these wired earphones are designed for high-quality audio reproduction and excellent passive noise isolation. Main pros include a rich, punchy bass performance, a lightweight design for long-term comfort, and a flat, tangle-free cable that simplifies daily use. However, notable cons include an underemphasised treble range that can lack detail for audiophiles, the complete absence of an in-line microphone or remote for mobile calls, and a cable length that may be considered awkwardly long for some users when utilizing the extension.

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