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boAt Bassheads 242 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£20Form factor:in-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

boAt Bassheads 242 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

boAt Bassheads 242
6.0/10

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components

80%

5.3

Technical score

20%

8.7

User score

â–¼Worse than 61% of headphones
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 59%
5.3

Technical score

Technical score
5.3/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components

52%

5.4

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

7.6

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 82%
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 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–² Better than 86% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 86%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones boAt Bassheads 242

Technical score
Technical score
5.3/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components:

52%

5.4

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

7.6

Calls & Controls

5.3
User score
User score
8.7/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 86% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.7
Popularity
Popularity
10/ 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
★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
boAt Bassheads 242 has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than that of 91.9% of products in this category.
10
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components:

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.2
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
20 Hz
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
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
1
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
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
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
yes
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
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
18.1 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 18.1 g, lighter than 86.4% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
N/A
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boAt Bassheads 242 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 91.7% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (18.1 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    18.1 g vs 218 g
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • 4.5x cheaper
    boAt Bassheads 242 is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£20 vs £90).
    £20 vs £90
  • Water resistance
    This pair of headphones is water resistant, the average pair of headphones is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • 70.4% more popular
    boAt Bassheads 242 is more popular than the average pair of headphones (10 vs 5.9).
    10 vs 5.87
  • 8.9% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 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
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    boAt Bassheads 242
    the average pair of headphones
    boAt Bassheads 242 has a higher user score than the average pair of headphones (8.72 vs 8).
    8.72 vs 8
  • 4.5x cheaper
    boAt Bassheads 242 is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£20 vs £90).
    £20 vs £90
  • 70.4% more popular
    boAt Bassheads 242 is more popular than the average pair of headphones (10 vs 5.9).
    10 vs 5.87
  • 8.9% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 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
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    boAt Bassheads 242
    the average pair of headphones
    boAt Bassheads 242 has a higher user score than the average pair of headphones (8.72 vs 8).
    8.72 vs 8
  • 91.7% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (18.1 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    18.1 g vs 218 g
  • Water resistance
    This pair of headphones is water resistant, the average pair of headphones is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    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 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.
  • No neodymium magnet
    This pair of headphones does not use neodymium magnets, the average pair of headphones does. 81.9% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • 1 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (101 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    101 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 97% lower input power handling
    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
  • 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
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    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
    This pair of headphones does not use neodymium magnets, the average pair of headphones does. 81.9% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • 1 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (101 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    101 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 97% lower input power handling
    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
  • 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.

Video reviews

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

9.0
Mr Kholu
≈ estimated
19/01/2025
Unboxing and review · sound, mic and comfort checks
Verdict
boAt Bassheads 242 is a good budget pick: comfortable, with solid sound and a decent mic, and only minor drawbacks.
9.0
Trending Abhi
≈ estimated
31/08/2021
Hands-on review · sound, bass and water test
Verdict
boAt Bassheads 242 has good sound with strong bass, and it kept working after the water drop test.
7.0
SoElectronics
≈ estimated
01/01/2021
Two-month review · pros and cons, sound and build checks
Verdict
boAt Bassheads 242 has clear sound and good clarity, but plastic build, a tight jack and weaker bass than before hold it back.
9.5
SB Digital
✓ explicit
21/11/2020
Review after 25 days · unboxing and personal listening
Verdict
boAt Bassheads 242 is a strong pick for daily use, with good sound, a sporty design and a fit that holds.
8.5
Techy Pathshala
✓ explicit
20/09/2020
Hands-on review · fit, bass, vocals and call test
Verdict
boAt Bassheads 242 is strongly recommended at this price, with good bass, clear vocals and comfort for long wear.
6.0
Testology
≈ estimated
12/05/2025
Hands-on review · sound, fit and comfort tests
Verdict
boAt Bassheads 242 has strong sound and fit, but the ear hooks get uncomfortable after half an hour, so it may not suit everyone.
9.0
Technical Gulshan
≈ estimated
24/02/2023
Durability test · one year of daily use
Verdict
boAt Bassheads 242 is recommended for bass lovers, music and gaming, and it still feels solid after a year of use.
6.0
HopperMind
≈ estimated
16/11/2022
Unboxing · fit check and brand comparison
Verdict
boAt Bassheads 242 is acceptable for the price, but the thin cable near the earpiece is a clear weak point.
9.0
PadhKeDekho
≈ estimated
26/06/2022
Long-term test · one month of use, running and mic checks
Verdict
boAt Bassheads 242 offers strong sound and comfort for the price, a good mic for calls, and a great deal.
7.0
Technical SamBha
≈ estimated
05/03/2022
First look · unboxing and short use test
Verdict
boAt Bassheads 242 is good for calls and everyday listening at its price, though the build and features are basic.
8.0
KRP Reviews
≈ estimated
23/10/2020
Short review · a few days of use
Verdict
boAt Bassheads 242 offers good sound and build and is worth buying, though bass is a bit lean and the fit tires after half an hour.
9.0
Occult wala
≈ estimated
17/10/2020
Review after one month · daily use and comfort
Verdict
boAt Bassheads 242 is recommended for everyday use, though long wear can cause ear pain.
More graded video reviews (2)
creator’s own scoreestimated by us

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

padhkedekho.com
05/04/2024
Long-term test · Workout wired earphones
Verdict
The boAt Bassheads 242 is a sturdy, workout-friendly wired earphone with ear hooks, a clear mic and bass-heavy sound, though small ears may need smaller tips.

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about boAt Bassheads 242

  • Punchy and rich bass quality suitable for bass lovers
  • Excellent value for money at its budget price point
  • Secure and comfortable fit with silicone ear hooks for sports and workouts
  • Durable build quality featuring a braided and coated tangle-free cable
  • Clear microphone performance for calls and meetings
  • IPX4 sweat and water resistance
  • Includes helpful accessories like a carrying pouch and additional ear tips

What customers don't like about boAt Bassheads 242

  • Passive noise isolation is weak and picks up surrounding sounds
  • Can cause ear discomfort or pain after prolonged use for some users
  • Reports of long-term durability issues, such as one side stopping after a few months
  • In-line remote buttons can feel hard to press
  • The provided carrying pouch is a bit small, requiring a tight cable wind
  • Treble clarity may be compromised or sound harsh at very high volumes

Verdict

The boAt Bassheads 242 are wired sports earphones featuring 10mm dynamic drivers designed to deliver punchy bass and a frequency response of 20Hz–20kHz. Built for active use, they include secure-fit silicone ear hooks, an IPX4 water and sweat resistance rating, and a 1.2m tangle-free braided cable with an inline microphone and three-button remote for volume and track control. Their main pros include an affordable price point, a comfortable fit for workouts, and a durable build with a gold-plated 3.5mm straight jack for universal compatibility. However, some users note potential cons such as limited sub-bass depth compared to high-end models, a slightly tight carrying pouch, and long-term durability concerns common with budget wired earphones.

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