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Brainwavz M2 Iem Review | 93 Data compared

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

Brainwavz M2 Iem 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 M2 Iem
5.7/10

Overall score

Score
5.7/ 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.
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Score components

80%

5.2

Technical score

20%

7.4

User score

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7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 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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Score components

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

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5.2

Technical score

Technical score
5.2/ 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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Score components

52%

5.7

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

3.8

Calls & Controls

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7.4

User score

User score
7.4/ 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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Score components

70%

7.6

User ratings

30%

6.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 77%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Brainwavz M2 Iem

Technical score
Technical score
5.2/ 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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Score components:

52%

5.7

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

3.8

Calls & Controls

5.2
User score
User score
7.4/ 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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Score components

70%

7.6

User ratings

30%

6.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.4
Popularity
Popularity
6.9/ 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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Popularity:
Brainwavz M2 Iem has a popularity score of 6.9 points, which is higher than that of 63.2% of products in this category.
6.9
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 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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Score components:

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.0
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
10.7 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 10.7 mm, smaller driver size than 87.5% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
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
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
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
18 g
This pair of headphones weighs 18 g, lighter than 86.5% of headphones and equal to 0.6% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
N/A
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Brainwavz M2 Iem vs the average pair of headphones

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  • 91.7% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (18 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    18 g vs 218 g
  • 13 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (115 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    115 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.
  • 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
  • 15 dB higher max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a higher max SPL than the average pair of headphones (125 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    125 dB vs 110 dB
  • 91.7% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (18 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    18 g vs 218 g
  • 13 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (115 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    115 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 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
  • 15 dB higher max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a higher max SPL than the average pair of headphones (125 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    125 dB vs 110 dB
  • 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.
  • 29.3 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (10.7 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    10.7 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 8.3% lower user score
    User score
    7.4/ 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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    Brainwavz M2 Iem
    the average pair of headphones
    Brainwavz M2 Iem has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.38 vs 8).
    7.38 vs 8
  • 4.4% worse value for money
    Brainwavz M2 Iem has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.96 vs 7.3).
    6.96 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.
  • 29.3 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (10.7 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    10.7 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 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.
  • 5 older release date
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2011 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    January 2011
    2011 vs 2016

Video reviews

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

9.0
NCReviews
≈ estimated
01/07/2016
Quick review · a couple of days of use
Verdict
Brainwavz M2 IEM is recommended for buyers who don't want to spend much; it is comfortable and well built, but the cable disappoints.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

standard.co.uk
08/11/2018
Quick review · Portable earphones
Verdict
The Brainwavz M2 is a well-built, tough pair of earphones for everyday travel, though its mid-range could use more punch and clarity.
nextthinkerz.com
07/11/2016
Hands-on review · Mid-range earphones
Verdict
The Brainwavz M2 is a solidly built mid-range earphone with well-chosen accessories, but its flat bass and missing cable controls hold it back.
techpowerup.com
20/12/2010
Long-term test · Warm, bassy earphones
Verdict
The Brainwavz M2 is a warm, bassy earphone with a sturdy aluminum build that's easy to power, though its treble lacks the detail of rivals.
P
pocketables.com
15/08/2018
Summary of the review
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coolsmartphone.com
12/11/2018
Summary of the review
earmass.wordpress.com
03/06/2019
Personal review · Mid-focused earphones
Verdict
The Brainwavz M2 is a warm, mid-focused earphone that suits pop and vocals, is easy to drive from a phone, but has recessed treble.
M
macsources.com
14/04/2020
Summary of the review

Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about Brainwavz M2 Iem

  • Warm and musical sound signature with smooth mids
  • Detailed, punchy bass that is impactful without being overblown
  • Solid build quality featuring durable metal housings
  • Generous accessory package including a hard shell case and multiple ear tips (silicone, foam, and Comply)
  • Excellent price-to-performance ratio for entry-level audiophiles
  • Effective passive noise isolation when used with a proper seal

What customers don't like about Brainwavz M2 Iem

  • Mixed reports on long-term reliability, with some users experiencing earbud failure or buzzing after a few months
  • L-shaped 3.5mm jack can be inconvenient for certain phone cases or pocket orientations
  • Lacks in-line remote or microphone for taking calls or controlling playback
  • Springy or 'slinky' cable memory can be annoying and microphonic during movement
  • Comfort can be mediocre for long sessions due to the length of the housing or tip textures

Verdict

The Brainwavz M2 is a budget-friendly in-ear monitor (IEM) featuring 10.7mm dynamic drivers, a 20 Ω impedance, and a frequency range of 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz. Housed in a durable metallic body, it delivers a warm, fun sound signature characterized by punchy, impactful bass and a smooth midrange, complemented by high-quality silver-plated oxygen-free copper cabling and a high sensitivity of 115 dB. Main pros include its robust build quality, comfortable fit with included Comply foam and silicone tips, and a surprisingly wide soundstage for its price point. However, notable cons include the lack of a built-in microphone or remote, a non-detachable cable that some users find overly springy, and a slightly recessed treble that may lack sparkle for those seeking a more analytical sound.

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