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Blue Satellite Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£400Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:24 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):yes

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

6.8/10

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 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
▲ Better than 70% of models
Score components

80%

6.8

Technical score

20%

?

User score

▲Better than 70% of headphones
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 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
▼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

▼Worse than 51%
6.8

Technical score

Technical score
6.8/ 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
▲ Better than 73% of models
Score components

52%

8.5

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

5.3

Design

8%

5.0

Connectivity

6%

4.4

Battery

4%

8.4

Calls & Controls

▲Better than 73%
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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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £400
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Blue Satellite

Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 73% of models
Score components:

52%

8.5

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

5.3

Design

8%

5.0

Connectivity

6%

4.4

Battery

4%

8.4

Calls & Controls

6.8
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Blue Satellite 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
7.3/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components:

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

7.3
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
44 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 44 mm, larger driver size than 83% of headphones and equal to 0.7% of headphones.
Number of drivers
2
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 2 drivers, more drivers than 96% of headphones and equal to 2.5% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
16 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 16 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 54.1% of headphones and equal to 4.2% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
yes
This pair of headphones supports a noise-canceling microphone. 61.1% 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
4
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 4 microphones, more microphones than 88% of headphones and equal to 5.1% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wireless
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
4.1
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 4.1, newer Bluetooth version than 62.3% of headphones and equal to 5.4% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Market range: <10 m – >15 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.7% of headphones and equal to 80.6% of headphones.
Audio latency
150 ms
Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 150 ms, lower audio latency than 45.4% of headphones and equal to 4.9% of headphones.
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
24 hours
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 24 hours, lower battery life than 58.8% of headphones and equal to 3.3% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
8 hours
Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life with ANC of 8 hours, lower battery life with ANC than 97.1% of headphones and equal to 1.7% of headphones.
Charging time
3 hours
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 3 hours to charge, higher charging time than 66.7% of headphones and equal to 20.8% of headphones.
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
1,100 mAh
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 1,100 mAh, higher battery capacity than 92.9% of headphones and equal to 1.2% of headphones.
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Brand name
Blue
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
381 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 381 g, heavier than 94.2% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Blue Satellite vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Active noise cancellation
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • 4 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (44 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    44 mm vs 40 mm
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • Clear call microphone
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 1 more drivers
    This pair of headphones uses more drivers than the average pair of headphones (2 vs 1). The average headphones use 1 drivers.
    2 vs 1
  • 89.7% higher battery capacity
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (1,100 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    1,100 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • 3 more microphones
    This pair of headphones has more microphones than the average pair of headphones (4 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    4 vs 1
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 1.8 m longer cable length
    This pair of headphones offers a more useful cable length than the average pair of headphones (3 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
    3 m vs 1.2 m
  • Active noise cancellation
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • 4 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (44 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    44 mm vs 40 mm
  • 1 more drivers
    This pair of headphones uses more drivers than the average pair of headphones (2 vs 1). The average headphones use 1 drivers.
    2 vs 1
  • 12 dB SPL higher sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a higher sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (115 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    115 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 2,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 89.7% higher battery capacity
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (1,100 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    1,100 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • Play while charging
    This pair of headphones can play while charging, the average pair of headphones cannot. 29.1% of headphones support play while charging.
  • Rechargeable battery
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • AptX support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX, the average pair of headphones does not. 18.4% of headphones support aptX.
  • Clear call microphone
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 3 more microphones
    This pair of headphones has more microphones than the average pair of headphones (4 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    4 vs 1
  • Quick mic mute
    This pair of headphones includes a quick mic mute, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.3% of headphones support a mute function.
  • 74.8% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (381 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    381 g vs 218 g
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    3 hours vs 2 hours
  • 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.
  • 22 hours shorter ANC battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (8 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    8 hours vs 30 hours
  • 40 mm tighter earcup height
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup height than the average pair of headphones (20 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    20 mm vs 60 mm
  • 4.44x more expensive
    Blue Satellite is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£400 vs £90).
    £400 vs £90
  • 5.87x less popular
    Blue Satellite is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 0.2 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.5 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.5 % vs 0.3 %
  • 4.44x more expensive
    Blue Satellite is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£400 vs £90).
    £400 vs £90
  • 5.87x less popular
    Blue Satellite is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 74.8% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (381 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    381 g vs 218 g
  • 40 mm tighter earcup height
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup height than the average pair of headphones (20 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    20 mm vs 60 mm
  • 0.2 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.5 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.5 % vs 0.3 %
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    3 hours vs 2 hours
  • 22 hours shorter ANC battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (8 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    8 hours vs 30 hours
  • 6 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (24 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    24 hours vs 30 hours
  • 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

6.0
Dave Taylor
≈ estimated
27/05/2017
Hands-on review · comfort, sound and connection tests
Verdict
Blue Satellite has good sound and build, but the tight fit may bother many listeners, so try them on before buying.
9.0
Flossy Carter
≈ estimated
20/05/2017
Hands-on review · noise cancelling, sound and comparison tests
Verdict
Blue Satellite is the best wireless pair tried so far, with strong noise cancelling and amp sound, but the plastic build is fragile.
8.0
this reviewer
≈ estimated
26/09/2017
Hands-on review · controls, comfort and Bluetooth tests
Verdict
Blue Satellite is an excellent first wireless model from the brand, but Bluetooth noise and a tight clamp are drawbacks.
5.0
MrMobile [Michael Fisher]
≈ estimated
20/09/2017
Long-term test · a month of daily use
Verdict
Blue Satellite has strong sound for audiophiles, but weak basics make it hard to recommend to most buyers.
8.0
Soldier Knows Best
≈ estimated
09/05/2017
Hands-on review · sound, noise cancellation and battery tests
Verdict
Blue Satellite has great sound and features, but comfort and button design fall short for longer listening sessions.
Overview video
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

pcmag.com
09/05/2017
Hands-on test · Wireless ANC headphones
Verdict
The Blue Satellite has powerful sound and solid noise cancelling, but occasional interference and a faint hiss keep it behind the Bose QuietComfort 35.
headphonereview.com
15/05/2017
Hands-on test · Wireless ANC headphones
Verdict
The Blue Satellite is a warm-sounding pair with an amp and noise cancelling in one package, suiting music lovers who do not mind a hard clamp and bulk.
pastemagazine.com
09/06/2017
Hands-on test · Wireless ANC headphones
Verdict
The Blue Satellite is sturdy with excellent noise cancelling, but hard-to-use controls and a heavy frame make it a tiring choice for long flights.
soundguys.com
15/06/2017
Hands-on test · Two-driver ANC headphones
Verdict
The Blue Satellite is well built and isolates sound well, but loud buttons, a tight clamp and decent noise cancelling make it good rather than great for the money.
senses.se
06/05/2019
Hands-on test · Retro-style ANC headphones
Verdict
The Blue Satellite has a striking retro look and good noise cancelling, but its muffled sound leaves it overpriced for its performance.
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applevis.com
06/03/2018
Summary of the review
Blue Satellite: Premium Sound, Great Build and a few features worth discussing Would you like a comparison of how the Blue Satellite performs against...
lesnumeriques.com
13/03/2018
Lab test · Noise-cancelling headphones
Verdict
The Blue Satellite sounds soft and warm and feels comfortable, but its muffled treble and weak noise cancelling hold it back.
01net.com
05/07/2017
Hands-on test · Wireless amp headphones
Verdict
The Blue Satellite sounds very good with the amp on, lasts nearly 24 hours with the amp off, but its noise cancelling and stiff fit need work.
geektest.fr
13/03/2018
Hands-on test · Bluetooth ANC headphones
Verdict
The Blue Satellite is a comfortable, nicely built pair with good sound, but weak noise cancelling and no low-battery warning make it feel like a first attempt.
on-mag.fr
22/02/2018
Hands-on test · Wireless ANC headphones
Verdict
The Blue Satellite is an odd but characterful pair with strong bass and timid noise cancelling, best for listeners who want unusual sound rather than a light travel headset.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Blue Satellite

  • Integrated analog audiophile amplifier significantly enhances audio richness and depth
  • Unique 'retro-future' aesthetic with high-quality metallic build and design
  • Dual-driver system per earcup separates audio from noise-cancellation to preserve sound quality
  • Support for aptX high-fidelity wireless streaming
  • Solid active noise cancellation (ANC) for consistent ambient hums
  • Includes a high-quality hardshell carrying case and a 3-meter cable for wired use

What customers don't like about Blue Satellite

  • Battery life drops significantly from 24 hours to 8–10 hours when using both the amp and ANC
  • Bulky and heavy design (381g) with high clamping force that can cause fatigue during long use
  • Basic controls lack physical feedback and the button labels are known to fade quickly
  • ANC is less effective at blocking voices compared to top competitors like Bose
  • Dated micro-USB charging port rather than modern USB-C
  • Lack of advanced features like voice prompts or a dedicated mobile app for EQ customization

Verdict

The Blue Satellite are premium, over-ear Bluetooth 4.1 headphones featuring a unique, patented 4-driver system (two custom 44mm drivers for audio, two 30mm for Active Noise Cancellation) and a built-in 280mW analog amplifier. Main pros include outstanding, detailed sound quality with rich bass, an engaging soundstage aided by the built-in amp, and a robust, modern-retro design that folds for portability. They offer up to 24 hours of battery life with Bluetooth only, but with ANC and the amp engaged, this drops significantly to around 8 hours. Main cons include a very heavy (approx. 381g) design that causes fatigue, a tight clamping force, and mediocre ANC performance compared to competitors like Bose, alongside hard-to-use buttons and occasional wireless interference.

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