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Brainwavz B100 Review | 93 Data compared

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

Brainwavz B100 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Brainwavz B100
5.5/10

Overall score

Score
5.5/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components

80%

5.5

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 85% of headphones
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

70%

5.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 79%
5.5

Technical score

Technical score
5.5/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

52%

6.2

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

4.7

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

3.8

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 71%
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User score

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

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £55
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Ranked #1 of 1,029 models in Headphones (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Brainwavz B100

Technical score
Technical score
5.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components:

52%

6.2

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

4.7

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

3.8

Calls & Controls

5.5
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Brainwavz B100 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 73.4% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

70%

5.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.9
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
balanced armature
Driver size
?
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
15 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 15 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 58.3% of headphones and equal to 5.8% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
no
This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while 15.1% is. 84.9% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
0
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 0 microphones, fewer microphones than 73.2% of headphones and equal to 26.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
N/A
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Connectivity
wired
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
no
This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
Brainwavz
Form factor
in-ear
Weight
11 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 11 g, lighter than 94.3% of headphones and equal to 1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
N/A
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Brainwavz B100 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 95% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (11 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    11 g vs 218 g
  • 8 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (110 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    110 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 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.
  • AptX support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX, the average pair of headphones does not. 18.4% of headphones support aptX.
  • 3 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (15 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    15 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 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
  • 95% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (11 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    11 g vs 218 g
  • 8 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (110 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    110 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 3 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (15 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    15 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 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
  • 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.
  • AptX support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX, the average pair of headphones does not. 18.4% of headphones support aptX.
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • Not headset-ready
    This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while the average pair of headphones is. 84.8% of headphones can be used as headsets.
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • 5.87x less popular
    Brainwavz B100 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 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.
  • 5.87x less popular
    Brainwavz B100 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 5.7% worse value for money
    Brainwavz B100 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.88 vs 7.3).
    6.88 vs 7.27
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Not headset-ready
    This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while the average pair of headphones is. 84.8% of headphones can be used as headsets.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.

Video reviews

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

8.0
Some Mexican Techy Guy
≈ estimated
30/07/2017
Hands-on review · sound, comfort and fit
Verdict
Brainwavz B100 sounds good and works well for many uses, but it is uncomfortable with glasses.
9.0
TECHMATRIX
≈ estimated
12/03/2017
Hands-on review · packaging, sound and fit
Verdict
Brainwavz B100 has well-rounded sound and a solid package; its only downside is no remote or microphone.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

headphonereview.com
06/01/2017
Hands-on review · Sports earphones
Verdict
The Brainwavz B100 is a comfortable, sleek earphone whose over-ear hook suits runners, but its sound is bass-heavy and a little dull in the highs.
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headphonereview.com
01/04/2017
Summary of the review
Brainwavz B100 Vs Brainwavz B200 - Headphone Review
primeaudio.org
08/02/2017
Hands-on test · Single balanced armature
Verdict
The Brainwavz B100 is a very comfortable in-ear with natural tones and clean detail, but its light bass will not suit bass fans.
digit.in
01/08/2023
Lab test · Balanced armature in-ear
Verdict
The Brainwavz B100 is an accurate, fairly neutral in-ear and a strong starting point for balanced armature sound at its price.
beetelbite.com
21/10/2018
Hands-on review · Over-ear earphones
Verdict
The Brainwavz B100 is a comfortable, solid all-rounder with good sound and build, though it lacks an in-line microphone for calls.
nextthinkerz.com
02/04/2017
Month-long test · Over-ear earphones
Verdict
The Brainwavz B100 offers punchy bass and crisp vocals, though its plug can slip out in pockets and it lacks an in-line mic.
technary.com
11/03/2017
Hands-on review · Over-ear earphones
Verdict
The Brainwavz B100 is a comfortable, well-isolated earphone for running and gym use, best with lyric-heavy songs and Comply tips for more bass.
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miniklangwunder.de
24/11/2017
Summary of the review
Brainwavz InEar B100, B150 and B200 Review – What Can the B-Series Do?
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on-mag.fr
04/07/2017
Listening test · Balanced-armature earphones
Verdict
The Brainwavz B100 is a neat, comfortable budget in-ear, but its weak bass and odd sound on some tracks suit only a few music styles.
theworldgadget.com
06/01/2021
Hands-on review · Balanced armature in-ear
Verdict
The Brainwavz B100 is very comfortable with detailed, clear mids and a two-year warranty, but it is a poor fit for bass lovers.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Brainwavz B100

  • Excellent comfort for long listening sessions due to lightweight conch-shell design
  • Balanced and detailed sound signature suitable for vocal-heavy tracks and jazz
  • Great value for an entry-level single balanced armature earphone
  • Included high-quality accessories, specifically the hardshell case and Comply foam tips
  • Strong 2-year manufacturer warranty
  • Good noise isolation when using a proper seal with included tips

What customers don't like about Brainwavz B100

  • Lacks deep sub-bass response, which may not satisfy 'bass-heads'
  • Absence of an in-line microphone and remote control for calls
  • Plastic housing feels less premium compared to metal competitors
  • The thin 'noodle-like' cable is prone to tangling easily
  • Mids can lack some presence and lushness compared to higher-end models
  • Initial sound out-of-the-box may require a 'burn-in' period to sound its best

Verdict

The Brainwavz B100 is an entry-level balanced armature earphone featuring a single driver per earbud, a frequency range of 15 Hz to 22 kHz, an impedance of 50 Ohms, and a sensitivity of 110 dB. Designed with an ergonomic over-the-ear fit and a 1.3m oxygen-free copper cable ending in a gold-plated 3.5mm plug, it is highly regarded for its exceptional comfort during long listening sessions and its accurate, detailed mid-range performance. Its main strengths include effective noise isolation—especially when paired with the included Comply foam tips—and a neutral, musical sound signature that avoids common entry-level harshness. However, users may find the bass lacking for more rhythmic genres, and the absence of an in-line microphone or remote may be a drawback for mobile users.

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