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boAt Bassheads 122 ANC Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£9Form factor:in-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):yes

boAt Bassheads 122 ANC Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.9

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 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–² Better than 73% of models
Score components

80%

6.8

Technical score

20%

7.5

User score

â–²Better than 73% of headphones
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
â–² Better than 73% of models
Score components

52%

7.6

Sound

20%

5.4

Features

10%

6.8

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

6.3

Battery

4%

8.9

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 73% of headphones
7.5

User score

User score
7.5/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

User ratings

30%

8.3

Number of reviews

Based on 2,460 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 73% of headphones
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones boAt Bassheads 122 ANC

Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 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–² Better than 73% of models
Score components:

52%

7.6

Sound

20%

5.4

Features

10%

6.8

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

6.3

Battery

4%

8.9

Calls & Controls

6.8
User score
User score
7.5/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

User ratings

30%

8.3

Number of reviews

Based on 2,460 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.5
Popularity
Popularity
8.3/ 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–² Better than 79% of models
Popularity:
boAt Bassheads 122 ANC has a popularity score of 8.3 points, which is higher than that of 78.8% of products in this category.
8.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 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–² Better than 73% of models
Score components:

60%

6.9

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.8
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
â–² Better than 73% of models
This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
13 mm
Driver size
13 mm
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 13 mm, smaller driver size than 85.7% of headphones and equal to 0.5% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Number of drivers
1
â–¼ Worse than 4% of models
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
20 Hz
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 47.3% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
yes
Noise-canceling microphone
yes
â–² Better than 61% of models
This pair of headphones supports a noise-canceling microphone. 61.1% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
Can be used as a headset
yes
â–² Better than 15% of models
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
1
Number of microphones
1
â–² Better than 27% of models
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 1 microphones, more microphones than 26.9% of headphones and equal to 50.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
Boom microphone
no
â–¼ Worse than 14% of models
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
wired
Connectivity
wired
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
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
Multipoint support
no
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
yes
Ambient sound mode
yes
â–² Better than 75% of models
This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode. 75.2% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
EQ support
no
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
Companion app
no
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
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
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
â–² Better than 39% of models
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% 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
Quick charge
no
â–¼ Worse than 33% of models
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
boAt
Form factor
in-ear
Weight
50 g
Weight
50 g
â–² Better than 81% of models
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 50 g, lighter than 81% of headphones and equal to 0.2% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
N/A
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boAt Bassheads 122 ANC vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Active noise cancellation
    Active noise cancellation (ANC)
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Ambient sound mode
    Ambient sound mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • 77.1% lower weight
    Weight
    50 g
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (50 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    50 g vs 218 g
  • 10 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    112 dB/mW
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (112 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    112 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • Clear call microphone
    Noise-canceling microphone
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    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
    On-device controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • In-line controls
    In-line controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Wind noise reduction
    Wind noise reduction
    yes
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • 10x cheaper
    boAt Bassheads 122 ANC is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£9 vs £90).
    £9 vs £90
  • 77.1% lower weight
    Weight
    50 g
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (50 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    50 g vs 218 g
  • Water resistance
    Water resistance
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This pair of headphones is water resistant, the average pair of headphones is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • Active noise cancellation
    Active noise cancellation (ANC)
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • 10 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    112 dB/mW
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (112 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    112 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • USB-C charging
    USB Type-C
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This pair of headphones uses USB-C charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.5% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • Play while charging
    Play while charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This pair of headphones can play while charging, the average pair of headphones cannot. 29.1% of headphones support play while charging.
  • Clear call microphone
    Noise-canceling microphone
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    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
    On-device controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • In-line controls
    In-line controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Wind noise reduction
    Wind noise reduction
    yes
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Ambient sound mode
    Ambient sound mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • 8 newer release date
    Release date
    2024
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This pair of headphones was released more recently than the average pair of headphones (2024 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    July 2024
    2024 vs 2016
  • 27 mm smaller driver size
    Driver size
    13 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (13 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    13 mm vs 40 mm
  • 4.7 % higher distortion
    THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)
    5.0 %
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <0.08 % – >3 %
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (5 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    5.0 % vs 0.3 %
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    Replaceable earpads
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    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
    Detachable cable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    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.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    20 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • No travel bag
    Travel bag included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • No neodymium magnet
    Neodymium magnet
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    This pair of headphones does not use neodymium magnets, the average pair of headphones does. 81.9% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • 6.3% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 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
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    boAt Bassheads 122 ANC
    the average pair of headphones
    boAt Bassheads 122 ANC has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.53 vs 8.000).
    7.53 vs 8
  • 6.3% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 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
    boAt Bassheads 122 ANC
    the average pair of headphones
    boAt Bassheads 122 ANC has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.53 vs 8.000).
    7.53 vs 8
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    Replaceable earpads
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    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
    Detachable cable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    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.
  • No travel bag
    Travel bag included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 27 mm smaller driver size
    Driver size
    13 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (13 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    13 mm vs 40 mm
  • 4.7 % higher distortion
    THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)
    5.0 %
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <0.08 % – >3 %
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (5 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    5.0 % vs 0.3 %
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    20 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • No neodymium magnet
    Neodymium magnet
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    This pair of headphones does not use neodymium magnets, the average pair of headphones does. 81.9% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • 97% lower input power handling
    Max input power
    3 mW
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <10 mW – >1.6k mW
    This pair of headphones has a lower max input power than the average pair of headphones (3 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
    3 mW vs 100 mW

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Based on 2,460 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about boAt Bassheads 122 ANC

  • Affordable entry-point for Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) in wired earphones
  • Punchy and deep bass signature suitable for bass lovers
  • Good indoor ANC performance for blocking low-frequency sounds like fans or ACs
  • Comfortable ergonomic design with ear fins for a snug fit
  • Convenient Type-C connectivity for modern smartphones
  • Good microphone clarity for calls and meetings

What we don't like about boAt Bassheads 122 ANC

  • Outdoor ANC effectiveness is significantly lower in chaotic environments
  • Build quality of the wire feels flimsy and prone to long-term durability issues
  • High bass can sometimes overshadow mids and vocals
  • Poorly designed inline controller leads to accidental button presses
  • Small detection delay (2-3 seconds) when first plugged into a device
  • No battery for audio, but ANC draws power from the connected phone

Verdict

The boAt Bassheads 122 ANC is a wired in-ear earphone featuring 13mm dynamic drivers that deliver a bass-forward sound signature across a 20Hz–20kHz frequency range. Its standout feature is the 25dB Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) alongside an Ambient Mode, both powered via a modern USB Type-C connector rather than a traditional battery. Designed for comfort, it includes silicone earmuffs and ear fins for a snug fit, an IPX5 water resistance rating, and an in-line microphone with integrated controls for calls and volume. Main pros include its affordability for an ANC-enabled device and its effective noise reduction in indoor environments. However, notable cons include an ANC performance that struggles in loud outdoor settings, a thin plastic cable that feels flimsy, and an in-line controller layout prone to accidental button presses.

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