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Brainwavz HM2 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£45Form factor:on-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Brainwavz HM2 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 HM2
5.4/10

Overall score

Score
5.4/ 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 91% of models
Score components

80%

4.8

Technical score

20%

7.7

User score

â–¼Worse than 91% of headphones
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 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 87% of models
Score components

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 87%
4.8

Technical score

Technical score
4.8/ 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–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

52%

5.0

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

5.4

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

6.1

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 97%
7.7

User score

User score
7.7/ 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 68% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

6.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 68%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Brainwavz HM2

Technical score
Technical score
4.8/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components:

52%

5.0

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

5.4

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

6.1

Calls & Controls

4.8
User score
User score
7.7/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

6.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.7
Popularity
Popularity
6.1/ 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 52% of models
Popularity:
Brainwavz HM2 has a popularity score of 6.1 points, which is higher than that of 52.2% of products in this category.
6.1
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components:

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.7
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
40 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.6% of headphones and equal to 53.3% 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
10 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 10 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 67.2% of headphones and equal to 12.6% 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
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
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
on-ear
Weight
431 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 431 g, heavier than 96.6% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Brainwavz HM2 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 8 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    10 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 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.
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 2 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (104 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    104 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 8 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    10 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 2 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (104 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    104 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 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.
  • No passive noise reduction
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 97.7% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (431 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    431 g vs 218 g
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 7.7% worse value for money
    Brainwavz HM2 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.75 vs 7.3).
    6.75 vs 7.27
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free 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.
  • 3.9% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 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
    Brainwavz HM2
    the average pair of headphones
    Brainwavz HM2 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.7 vs 8).
    7.7 vs 8
  • 7.7% worse value for money
    Brainwavz HM2 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.75 vs 7.3).
    6.75 vs 7.27
  • 3.9% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Brainwavz HM2
    the average pair of headphones
    Brainwavz HM2 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.7 vs 8).
    7.7 vs 8
  • 97.7% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (431 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    431 g vs 218 g
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • No passive noise reduction
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 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.
  • 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

9.0
Techniblogic
≈ estimated
12/04/2017
Hands-on review · sound tests on several devices
Verdict
Brainwavz HM2 sounds good without an equalizer and better with one, so music fans will likely love it.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

passionforsound.com.au
31/01/2016
Hands-on review · Budget portable headphones
Verdict
The Brainwavz HM2 offers warm, easygoing sound and a good set of accessories, but thin cups make it only average for comfort and weak at blocking noise.
livemint.com
21/04/2016
Hands-on review · Budget over-ear
Verdict
The Brainwavz HM2 is a comfortable, warm-sounding budget headphone that suits modern pop and upbeat music, though it is not neutral and vocals are not pristine.

Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about Brainwavz HM2

  • Warm and smooth sound signature suitable for modern pop and easy listening
  • Excellent accessory package, including a high-quality hard carrying case and two detachable cables
  • Highly portable design with foldable arms and adjustable cup heights
  • Affordable price point offering high value-for-money ratio
  • Soft-touch matte finish and tactile aesthetic design

What customers don't like about Brainwavz HM2

  • Plasticky build quality that can feel cheap and fragile in certain areas
  • Poor passive noise isolation due to thin ear cups that may not seal properly
  • Average comfort for some users, with reports of ear strain after 30-45 minutes of use
  • Bass can occasionally feel bloated or bleed into the midrange, overpowering vocals
  • Sizing issues where the headband may be too large for people with smaller heads

Verdict

The Brainwavz HM2 is a budget-friendly, on-ear wired headphone featuring 40mm dynamic drivers, a 32-ohm impedance, and a frequency range of 10 Hz to 20 kHz with a sensitivity of 104 dB. Its main characteristics include a portable, foldable design with a matte black soft-touch finish and plush earpads for a comfortable fit. Key pros are its generous accessory package, which includes a hard carrying case and two detachable 1.2m cables (one flat and one with an in-line microphone), as well as a warm, smooth sound profile with punchy bass that suits most popular genres. However, main cons include a somewhat plasticky build that may feel flimsy, average noise isolation due to the on-ear design, and reports of the bass occasionally overpowering the mids and vocals.

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