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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£660
  • Avg. price in US: ~$700
  • Form factor: over-ear
  • Connectivity: Wired
  • Battery life: N/A hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): no

Blue Ella review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

5.1

Overall score

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 components:

80.0%

4.7

Technical Score

20.0%

6.5

User score

Good
4.7

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

4.8

Sound

20.0%

4.9

Features

10.0%

5.0

Design

8.0%

2.9

Connectivity

6.0%

5.7

Battery

4.0%

4.5

Calls & Controls

Poor
6.5

User score

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 components:

70.0%

7.8

User reviews

30.0%

3.4

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
3.9
(56)
United States
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3.9
(56)

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

Good
  • 2.1
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    0.0

    Audio latency

    25.0%

    0.0

    Low-latency game mode

    20.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    12.0%

    1.0

    Noise-canceling microphone

    8.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

  • 0.5
    Travel

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Active noise cancellation (ANC)

    24.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    18.0%

    1.0

    Weight

    16.0%

    0.0

    Multipoint support

    14.0%

    0.0

    Ambient sound mode

  • 2.7
    Calls

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Noise-canceling microphone

    24.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    18.0%

    0.0

    Multipoint support

    16.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    14.0%

    0.0

    Companion app

  • 2.5
    Workout

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Weight

    24.0%

    1.0

    Water resistance

    20.0%

    4.0

    IP rating

    16.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    12.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

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Verdict

The Blue Ella is a high-end, closed-back headphone featuring 50mm x 50mm planar magnetic drivers and a built-in 250mW Class AB audiophile amplifier, designed to deliver transparent, detailed sound from any source. Its unique multi-jointed headband, inspired by Formula One suspension, provides a personalized fit, while three analog modes—Off (passive), On, and On+ (bass boost)—allow for tailored listening for up to 12 hours on a single charge. Key advantages include its superb audio clarity, impressive build quality with premium materials, and the convenience of an integrated amp that eliminates the need for external gear. However, the headphones are notably heavy at 481g, bulky for portable use, and carry a high price tag that may be a barrier for many users.

Technical Specifications of Blue Ella

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

4.8

Sound

20.0%

4.9

Features

10.0%

5.0

Design

8.0%

2.9

Connectivity

6.0%

5.7

Battery

4.0%

4.5

Calls & Controls

4.7
Blue Ella has a technical score of 4.71 points, which is lower than that of 60.1% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

7.8

User reviews

30.0%

3.4

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
3.9
(56)
United States
Amazon_logo.png
3.9
(56)

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

6.5
Blue Ella has a user score of 6.49 points, which is lower than that of 86.8% of products in this category.
Popularity
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.
3.4
Blue Ella has a popularity of 3.4 points, which is lower than 58% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

5.1

Overall score

40.0%

7.0

Price

5.7
Blue Ella has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.7 points, which is lower than 89.5% of products in this category.
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

no
Blue Ella does not support active noise cancellation. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used
When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

planar
Driver size
What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

50 mm
Blue Ella uses a driver size of 50 mm, larger driver size than 86.1% of headphones and equal to 8.3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup
When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

1
Blue Ella uses 1 drivers, equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

20 Hz
Blue Ella reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.6% of headphones and equal to 47.5% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Blue Ella does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.
When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Blue Ella is headset-ready, 84.7% is not. 15.3% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
What it is: Total number of built-in microphones
When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

1
Blue Ella has 1 microphones, more microphones than 25.9% of headphones and equal to 52.2% of headphones.
Boom microphone
What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity
When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

no
Blue Ella does not include a boom microphone. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone
When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

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Connectivity
What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

Wired
Blue Ella supports Wired connectivity, equal to 52.6% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported
When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device
When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

N/A
Audio latency
What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode
When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

N/A
Multipoint support
What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices
When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
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Ambient sound mode
What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness
When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
EQ support
What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Blue Ella does not support EQ customization. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates
When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
Adjustable ANC levels
What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels
When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

N/A
Voice assistant support
What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

yes
Blue Ella supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
What it is: Playback time on a single charge
When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

N/A
Battery life with ANC
What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled
When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

N/A
Charging time
What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

3.5 hours
Blue Ella needs 3.5 hours to charge, higher charging time than 87.6% of headphones and equal to 2.8% of headphones.
source range 3-4 h.
Quick charge
What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period
When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Battery capacity
What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery
When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

1,000 mAh
Blue Ella has a battery capacity of 1000 mAh, higher battery capacity than 85.8% of headphones and equal to 5.2% of headphones.
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Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Blue
Form factor
What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)
When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

over-ear
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

481 g
Blue Ella weighs 481 g, heavier than 98.3% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)
When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

closed-back
Clamp force
What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head
When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Blue Ella vs the average headphone

  • 10 mm larger driver size
    Blue Ella uses a larger driver size than the average headphone (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
    When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Blue Ella uses a larger driver size than the average headphone (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.50 mm vs 40 mm
  • In-line controls
    Blue Ella includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
    What it is: Controls available on in-line remote of wired cable
    When it matters: When your wired setup depends on cable-mounted buttons or call controls.

    Importance: LOW

    Blue Ella includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • 66.7% higher battery capacity
    Blue Ella has a higher battery capacity than the average headphone (1,000 mAh vs 600 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 600 mAh.
    What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery
    When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=720 mAh

    Blue Ella has a higher battery capacity than the average headphone (1,000 mAh vs 600 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 600 mAh.1000 mAh vs 600 mAh
  • Rechargeable battery
    Blue Ella has a rechargeable battery, the average headphone does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
    What it is: Shows whether the headphones rely on an internal rechargeable battery instead of replaceable disposable cells.
    When it matters: When you expect regular wireless use and want charging convenience instead of buying and replacing disposable batteries.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Blue Ella has a rechargeable battery, the average headphone does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • Play while charging
    Blue Ella can play while charging, the average headphone cannot. 55.9% of headphones support play while charging.
    What it is: Can be used while charging
    When it matters: When you need to keep listening during long work or gaming sessions.

    Importance: LOW

    Blue Ella can play while charging, the average headphone cannot. 55.9% of headphones support play while charging.
  • 10 mm larger driver size
    Blue Ella uses a larger driver size than the average headphone (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
  • 66.7% higher battery capacity
    Blue Ella has a higher battery capacity than the average headphone (1,000 mAh vs 600 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 600 mAh.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Blue Ella has a rechargeable battery, the average headphone does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • Play while charging
    Blue Ella can play while charging, the average headphone cannot. 55.9% of headphones support play while charging.
  • In-line controls
    Blue Ella includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.

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Sound
Battery
Calls & Controls
  • 2.21x higher weight
    Blue Ella is heavier than the average headphone (481 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
  • 0.7 % higher distortion
    Blue Ella has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
  • 6.2 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Blue Ella has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (95.8 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Blue Ella has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
  • 16 dB lower max SPL
    Blue Ella has a lower max SPL than the average headphone (94 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
  • 9 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    Blue Ella has a lower sound pressure level than the average headphone (94 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
  • 1.5 hours longer charging time
    Blue Ella has a higher charging time than the average headphone (3.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    source range 3-4 h.
  • 2.21x higher weight
    Blue Ella is heavier than the average headphone (481 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    What it is: Total weight of the headphones
    When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <150 g

    Blue Ella is heavier than the average headphone (481 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.481 g vs 218 g
  • 1.5 hours longer charging time
    Blue Ella has a higher charging time than the average headphone (3.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    source range 3-4 h.
    What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
    When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=2 hours

    Blue Ella has a higher charging time than the average headphone (3.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.3.5 hours vs 2 hours
  • 0.7 % higher distortion
    Blue Ella has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    What it is: Percentage of harmonic distortion in audio output
    When it matters: When cleaner sound reproduction matters at louder volumes.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <=1%

    Blue Ella has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 6.2 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Blue Ella has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (95.8 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    What it is: Sound pressure output level per unit of input power
    When it matters: When you plan to use weaker sources like phones, handhelds, or entry-level dongles and still want enough volume.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=106 dB/mW

    Blue Ella has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (95.8 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.95.8 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Blue Ella has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
    When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=10 Hz

    Blue Ella has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 7.33x more expensive
    Blue Ella is more expensive than the average headphone (£660 vs £90).
    Blue Ella is more expensive than the average headphone (£660 vs £90).£660 vs £90
  • 19.1% worse value for money
    Blue Ella has worse value for money than the average headphone (5.66 vs 6.736).
    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.
    Blue Ella has worse value for money than the average headphone (5.66 vs 6.736).5.66 vs 6.74
  • 23.3% lower user score
    Blue Ella has a lower user score than the average headphone (6.49 vs 8.000).
    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.
    Blue Ella has a lower user score than the average headphone (6.49 vs 8.000).6.49 vs 8
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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
amazon
3.9
56 Reviews
United States
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3.9
56 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

What customers like about Blue Ella?

  • Superb audio precision and detail from 50mm planar magnetic drivers
  • Built-in 250mW Class AB amplifier ensures high performance on mobile devices
  • Three versatile listening modes: Passive (Off), Active (On), and Bass Boost (On+)
  • Striking, high-quality industrial design with a multi-jointed 'F1-inspired' headband
  • Excellent build quality using premium materials and braided nylon cables
  • Effective passive noise isolation due to the snug, closed-back design
  • Intelligent 'Auto-Pause' feature when headphones are removed

What customers dislike about Blue Ella?

  • Extremely heavy (approx. 481g / 1 lb), which can lead to neck fatigue
  • The $699 / £675 price point is very high compared to similar-sounding rivals
  • Bulky frame makes them less portable than typical consumer headphones
  • Included soft carrying pouch provides minimal protection for the price
  • Integrated amp requires charging (approx. 12-hour battery life)
  • The 'On+' bass mode can sound boomy or overemphasised on some tracks
  • Inline remote buttons are flush and difficult to distinguish by touch

Expert reviews

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ilounge.com
14/05/2021
Review: Blue Ella Headphones | iLounge Would you like a breakdown of how the built-in amplifier in this specific model compares to using an external o...

The Blue Ella is a premium $700 flagship headphone that marks the company's first venture into planar magnetic drivers, paired with a built-in, battery-powered analog amplifier. It shares the distinctive, multi-link headband mechanism and cup layout found on previous Blue models like the Sadie and Lola, but elevates the aesthetics with luxury car-inspired silver, black, and brown...Read more

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performermag.com
02/05/2017
Blue Ella Headphones Review | Performer Mag

The Blue Ella Premium Planar Magnetic Headphones Review by Performer Magazine highlights Blue Microphones' attempt to elevate audiophile and studio monitoring standards. Sharing a structural framework with the brand's Sadie model, these over-ear headphones boast substantial padding across both the ear cups and the head strap to maintain long-term comfort. Their core technological...Read more

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soundstagesolo.com
01/03/2017
SoundStageSolo.com - Blue Ella Headphones

The Blue Ella headphones ($699 USD) are an innovative, closed-back design featuring 50-by-50mm planar-magnetic drivers and a built-in 250mW amplifier. This internal amp ensures consistent frequency response across different source devices and includes a helpful three-mode barrel switch for passive, amplified, or amplified bass-boost playback. On the upside, the Ellas deliver an...Read more

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13/02/2017
Blue Ella Planar Magnetic Headphones Review - Headphone Review

The Blue Ella is a premium pair of closed-back, planar-magnetic over-ear headphones priced at $700, notable for featuring a built-in headphone amplifier. The design is highly distinct, featuring an "alien" metal frame modeled after a Formula 1 race car, backed by exceptional attention to detail in its accessories, which include braided nylon cables. On the technical side, the left...Read more

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trustedreviews.com
25/08/2017
Blue Ella Review - Trusted Reviews

The Blue Ella headphones offer a powerful, luxurious sound with exceptional vertical soundstage height and immense detail, delivering a warm, thick audio profile. While the unique, robust design provides excellent comfort and sound isolation, the £700 headphones lack ultimate transparency and feature a slightly muted treble, performing more like premium consumer gear than strict...Read more

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androidpolice.com
06/03/2017
Blue Ella review: Incredible planar headphones that can go anywhere - Android Police

The Blue Ella headphones ($699 MSRP) are a premium pair of closed-back, planar magnetic over-ear monitors designed to deliver high-fidelity audio on the go. A standout feature is their built-in 250mW amplifier powered by a 1,000mAh battery, which resolves a common issue with planar headphones by allowing them to be adequately driven by standard smartphones (like the Pixel XL)...Read more

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techhive.com
31/03/2017
Blue Microphones Ella planar magnetic headphone review - TechHive

The Blue Microphones Ella is a high-end, closed-back set of planar magnetic headphones that stands out by including a built-in 250mW Class AB amplifier, effectively removing the need for external gear. It features dual 50mm x 50mm diaphragms that provide a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz, capturing the full range of human hearing. While the headphones can run in a passive mode,...Read more

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digitaltrends.com
23/08/2019
Blue Ella planar magnetic headphones review - Digital Trends

The Blue Ella is a distinctively styled pair of closed-back, planar magnetic headphones that features a bold "retro-cyberpunk" design reminiscent of an intricate metallic skeleton. Priced at an MSRP of $699.99, these headphones deliver pristine, vivid, and highly accurate sound reproduction with an expansive soundstage and a remarkably fluid, detailed upper register. To combat the...Read more

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whathifi.com
09/05/2017
Blue Ella review | What Hi-Fi?

The Blue Ella headphones deliver a highly energetic, versatile, and dynamic performance by combining planar magnetic drivers with a built-in 250mW amplifier. Researched and tested by the team at What Hi-Fi?, these closed-back headphones feature a distinct, mechanically complex, six-jointed all-metal headband inspired by F1 design that provides a comfortable, fatigue-free fit around...Read more

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soundguys.com
11/04/2017
Blue Microphone Ella Review - SoundGuys SoundGuys

The Blue Microphone Ella headphones deliver top-tier audio quality with exceptional 3D spacing, depth, and clarity for a closed-back, planar magnetic design, according to the SoundGuys review. The headphones feature a built-in amplifier, which provides impressive sound performance, making them ideal for high-end listening sessions. However, the headphones are hindered by a heavy,...Read more

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theverge.com
05/05/2017
Blue EllaGo to product viewer dialogue for this item. review: freaky design meets superior sound - The Verge

The Blue Ella headphones, priced at $700, are described as high-performance planar magnetic cans featuring a built-in 250mW amplifier to overcome traditional power limitations. Vlad Savov highlights their superior sound quality, characterized by a wide soundstage, precise instrument separation, and an "On+" mode for a natural bass boost. However, the 481g, bulky design is described...Read more

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pcmag.com
02/02/2017
Blue Ella Review - PCMag

The Blue Ella headphones, priced at $699.99, feature planar magnetic drivers and a built-in 250mW amplifier, delivering impeccable, accurate audio with high-mid clarity across three listening modes. The design is marked by a striking, robust, retro-industrial look with dense padding, which, despite the heavy weight, is comfortable for stationary use. However, the high cost and...Read more

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uk.pcmag.com
02/02/2017
Blue EllaGo to product viewer dialogue for this item. Review - PCMag UK

The Blue Ella headphones deliver a phenomenal, purely analog sonic experience by pairing high-precision 50mm-by-50mm planar magnetic drivers with a built-in 250mW amplifier. Designed with a striking, heavy metallic frame modeled after Formula One race car suspension, they feature comfortable leather-padded, massive circumaural earcups and a circular control switch for three distinct...Read more

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head-fi.org
18/02/2017
Blue Microphones Ella (Planar magnetic) - Reviews

The Blue Microphones Ella is a closed-back, audiophile headphone featuring 50mm planar magnetic drivers and a built-in 250mW Class AB amplifier, creating a unique hybrid listening experience. Reviewers highlight its pure, balanced tuning with excellent 3D depth and clean instrument placement. An "On+" mode for the internal amplifier offers a sub-bass lift designed to simulate the...Read more

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musictech.com
21/08/2017
Blue Ella Review - Our New Reference For Sound? - MusicTech

The MusicTech review evaluates the Blue Ella closed-back planar magnetic headphones as a highly capable tool for audio production and premium listening. Priced at a premium £699, the Ellas retain the distinctive, multi-jointed skeletal structure of their predecessors but scale up performance by integrating thin-surface planar magnetic drivers alongside a built-in amplifier. The...Read more

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kopfhoerer.de
29/05/2018
Blue Ella review on kopfhoerer.de

The Blue Ella is a closed-back, over-ear headphone that stands out for its high-quality construction, striking design, and unique combination of 50mm planar-magnetic drivers paired with a built-in 250 mW fully analog amplifier. On the positive side, reviewers praise the flawless build quality, which features robust metal headband struts, gold-plated connectors, and premium...Read more

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appkosmos.de
27/10/2017
Blue Ella - become a musical connoisseur too!", "Blue Ella - you too can become a musical connoisseur!

The Blue Ella over-ear headphones deliver exceptional, audiophile-grade sound quality characterized by an expansive soundstage and striking detail retrieval. Thanks to their premium planar magnetic drivers, they offer a highly accurate, linear frequency response across all registers without distorting, even at maximum volume. The audio experience is heavily enhanced by a built-in...Read more

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bonedo.de
29/07/2017
Blue Ella Review

Design and Build Quality The Blue Ella is a premium, closed-back headphone featuring an extravagant, multi-joint articulation system that balances a futuristic and retro aesthetic. Handcrafted in small quantities, it boasts flawless build quality dominated by aluminum materials. However, the headphone is notably heavy at 481 grams, a byproduct of its large planar magnetic drivers,...Read more

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macwelt.de
18/06/2018
Blue Ella – The headphones with the best sound quality

The Blue Ella is a high-end headphone featuring a built-in audiophile amplifier and 50mm x 50mm self-stabilizing planar magnetic membranes, delivering an exceptionally warm yet precise audio performance. In testing, it achieved an excellent review score of 1.3 ("Sehr gut") due to its ability to smooth out harsh vocals and punch realistic bass across multiple genres like electronic...Read more

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lesnumeriques.com
27/07/2017
Blue Ella Review: A Very Smooth Rise in Power

The Blue Ella is a premium, closed-back headphone that integrates 50 x 50 mm orthodynamic (planar magnetic) drivers with a built-in, battery-powered headphone amplifier. Based on the physical design of the company's previous Sadie model, it features a highly distinctive, robust construction utilizing high-quality materials, thick memory foam ear cushions, and a brown leather finish....Read more

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on-mag.fr
17/07/2017
Blue Mic Ella Review: An Alien Orthodynamic and Active Headphone, Spot the Error", "Testing the Blue Mic Ella: An Exotic Active Planar Magnetic Headph...

The Blue Mic EllaGo review highlights a unique, premium audio product that successfully blends planar magnetic technology with an integrated active amplifier. Priced at 835 €, this closed-back, circum-aural headphone inherits the bold, post-futuristic metallic headband design seen on previous models like the Mo-Fi and Lola. A major pro of this design is its ability to remain...Read more

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01net.com
24/05/2017
Review: Blue Ella, the exceptional headphones that rival their pricier competitors", "Test: Blue Ella, the exceptional headphones that match their mor...

The 01net.com review highlights the Blue Ella as an exceptional, high-end audiophile headphone that successfully introduces orthodynamic (planar magnetic) technology, usually reserved for much more expensive Hi-Fi models. The core strength of the Ella lies in its exceptional sound quality, offering highly precise, chiseled trebles, warm and beautifully clear vocal reproduction, and...Read more

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afdigitale.it
11/05/2017
Blue Ella: The €800 Planar Headphones with a Built-in Amplifier

Product Overview and Build The Blue Ella is a distinct pair of closed-back, over-ear headphones that combines planar magnetic technology with a built-in 250mW amplifier. Originally launched at a premium price point of €800, these headphones feature an ambitious, multi-jointed metallic design inspired by Formula 1 cars. While the robust metal construction and large earcups offer...Read more

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headphonereview.com
13/02/2017
Blue Ella Planar Magnetic Headphones Review

The Blue Ella planar-magnetic over-ear headphones deliver exceptional sound quality and versatile performance across multiple music genres, making them sound far more expensive than their $700 price tag. A standout design element is the built-in headphone amplifier, which eliminates the need for an external amp and offers three distinct listening modes: "off" (passive), "on," and...Read more

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musictech.com
21/08/2017
Blue Ella Review - Our New Reference For Sound?", "Blue Ella Review - Our New Benchmark For Sound?

The Blue Ella is a premium pair of closed-back headphones featuring a unique 50x50mm planar magnetic driver design and a built-in amplifier to compensate for the driver's lower output levels. Retaining the distinctive, highly adjustable six-jointed headband structure of its predecessors, the headphones safely unfurl to deliver a very snug fit and excellent passive sound isolation....Read more

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whathifi.com
09/05/2017
Blue Ella review", "Blue Ella headphones review

The Blue Ella headphones are a unique pair of closed-back, planar magnetic headphones featuring an integrated 250mW amplifier with an official retail testing price of £680. Designed by a brand best known for its microphones, the Ellas sport a distinctive, heavy, all-metal mechanical headband inspired by F1 cars. The built-in amplifier offers three settings ("off", "on", and "on+")...Read more

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