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Cowin SE7 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£95Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:30 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):yes

Cowin SE7 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Cowin SE7
7.4/10

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 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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â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components

80%

7.2

Technical score

20%

8.1

User score

â–²Better than 81% of headphones
8.2

Value for money

Value for money
8.2/ 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 84% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 84%
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 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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â–² Better than 79% of models
Score components

52%

8.3

Sound

20%

5.4

Features

10%

6.8

Design

8%

6.7

Connectivity

6%

4.4

Battery

4%

8.8

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 79%
8.1

User score

User score
8.1/ 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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â–² Better than 72% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

6.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 72%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Cowin SE7

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 79% of models
Score components:

52%

8.3

Sound

20%

5.4

Features

10%

6.8

Design

8%

6.7

Connectivity

6%

4.4

Battery

4%

8.8

Calls & Controls

7.2
User score
User score
8.1/ 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–² Better than 72% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

6.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.1
Popularity
Popularity
6.5/ 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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â–² Better than 58% of models
Popularity:
Cowin SE7 has a popularity score of 6.5 points, which is higher than that of 57.7% of products in this category.
6.5
Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 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 84% of models
Score components:

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

8.2
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% 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
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
5
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 5 microphones, more microphones than 93.2% of headphones and equal to 2.8% 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
wireless
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
5
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 5, newer Bluetooth version than 70.9% of headphones and equal to 13.1% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
15 m
Market range: <10 m – >15 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 15 m, higher Bluetooth range than 84.9% of headphones and equal to 6.2% of headphones.
Audio latency
40 ms
Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 40 ms, lower audio latency than 77.2% of headphones and equal to 14.6% of headphones.
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
yes
This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode. 75.2% 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
30 hours
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 30 hours, higher battery life than 46.3% of headphones and equal to 10.4% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
20 hours
Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life with ANC of 20 hours, lower battery life with ANC than 73.7% of headphones and equal to 9.5% of headphones.
Charging time
3.5 hours
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 3.5 hours to charge, higher charging time than 87.8% of headphones and equal to 2.7% of headphones.
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
800 mAh
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 800 mAh, higher battery capacity than 75% of headphones and equal to 7.6% of headphones.
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Brand name
Cowin
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
269 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 269 g, heavier than 70% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
4
Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
This pair of headphones has a clamp force of 4, lower clamp force than 51.2% of headphones and equal to 7.4% of headphones.
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Cowin SE7 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Active noise cancellation
    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
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • 110 ms lower audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a lower audio latency than the average pair of headphones (40 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    40 ms vs 150 ms
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • 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.
  • AptX Low Latency
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Low Latency, the average pair of headphones does not. 8% of headphones support aptX Low Latency.
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 28 mm more spacious earcup height
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup height than the average pair of headphones (88 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    88 mm vs 60 mm
  • 12.6% better value for money
    Cowin SE7 has better value for money than the average pair of headphones (8.18 vs 7.3).
    8.18 vs 7.27
  • 28 mm more spacious earcup height
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup height than the average pair of headphones (88 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    88 mm vs 60 mm
  • Water resistance
    This pair of headphones is water resistant, the average pair of headphones is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • Active noise cancellation
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • 3 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 37.9% higher battery capacity
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (800 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    800 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • Rechargeable battery
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • 110 ms lower audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a lower audio latency than the average pair of headphones (40 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    40 ms vs 150 ms
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • AptX Low Latency
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Low Latency, the average pair of headphones does not. 8% of headphones support aptX Low Latency.
  • 5 m longer Bluetooth range
    This pair of headphones has a higher Bluetooth range than the average pair of headphones (15 m vs 10 m). The average headphones offer a Bluetooth range of 10 m.
    15 m vs 10 m
  • AAC codec support
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • AptX support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX, the average pair of headphones does not. 18.4% of headphones support aptX.
  • 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.
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 4 more microphones
    This pair of headphones has more microphones than the average pair of headphones (5 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    5 vs 1
  • Wind noise reduction
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Sidetone support
    This pair of headphones supports sidetone, the average pair of headphones does not. 25.3% of headphones support sidetone.
  • Ambient sound mode
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • 1.5 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (3.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    3.5 hours vs 2 hours
  • 23.4% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (269 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    269 g vs 218 g
  • 10 hours shorter ANC battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (20 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    20 hours vs 30 hours
  • 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
  • 0.2 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.5 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.5 % vs 0.3 %
  • 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.
  • 23.4% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (269 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    269 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.
  • 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
  • 0.2 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.5 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.5 % vs 0.3 %
  • 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.
  • 1.5 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (3.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    3.5 hours vs 2 hours
  • 10 hours shorter ANC battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (20 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    20 hours vs 30 hours

Video reviews

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

9.0
T is for Tech
≈ estimated
27/11/2020
Unboxing · one week of calls and music tests
Verdict
Cowin SE7 is recommended for its price, with strong noise cancelling and call quality; Bose still sounds slightly better.
9.5
Desktop HIFI
≈ estimated
25/11/2020
Hands-on review · four days of use, sound and calls
Verdict
Cowin SE7 is solid and well built, and hard to beat at its price.
9.0
TecH MoE
≈ estimated
25/10/2020
Hands-on review · balcony, calls and sound tests
Verdict
Cowin SE7 is a quality pair of noise cancelling headphones for the price, with solid calls and audio.
9.0
Unwrapped and Rated
≈ estimated
27/06/2019
Update review · colour version after long-term use
Verdict
Cowin SE7 is worth its price and among the best Cowin has made, though not the top of all headphones tried.
9.0
myproject13tech
≈ estimated
19/01/2019
Hands-on review · noise cancelling, sound, call and pairing tests
Verdict
Cowin SE7 is a good buy for the money, with solid sound and effective noise cancelling.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

R
rtings.com
26/02/2019
Summary of the review
Cowin SE7 Wireless Headphones Review
majorhifi.com
06/08/2020
Hands-on review · Sound signature
Verdict
The Cowin SE7 is a bass-led, fun pair with a solid build, but its thin highs and boxy soundstage hold back clarity.
androidheadlines.com
23/10/2020
Hands-on review · Budget ANC
Verdict
The Cowin SE7 gives good noise cancelling and comfort for the money, though its plastic body feels less premium than the price suggests.
S
swiftfind.co.uk
30/05/2020
Summary of the review
Cowin SE7 Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones Review
smartertravel.com
29/03/2019
Hands-on test · Travel headphones
Verdict
The Cowin SE7 suits frequent flyers who want quieter flights and a long battery life, though bass needs more volume when noise cancelling is on.

Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about Cowin SE7

  • High level of comfort with soft protein earpads and a lightweight design suitable for long listening sessions
  • Excellent battery life, typically providing around 30 to 50 hours of playback time
  • Premium build quality and aesthetic that feels more high-end than previous E7 models
  • Low latency performance supported by Bluetooth 5.0 and AptX technology, making them suitable for video content
  • Effective noise cancellation for low-frequency sounds like engine rumbles and office background chatter
  • Foldable design and included hard-shell carrying case for improved portability

What customers don't like about Cowin SE7

  • Disappointing sound profile for neutral listening, often described as boomy, cluttered, or muddy in the mid-range
  • Weak high-end frequency response with a noticeable roll-off in detail
  • Sub-par microphone quality that is often described as muffled or robotic during phone calls
  • Noticeable drop in bass and overall audio quality when Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) is turned on
  • Reports of long-term reliability issues and poor manufacturer customer service
  • Ear cups can trap heat and cause sweating during extended use or physical activity

Verdict

The Cowin SE7 is a foldable over-ear headphone featuring professional hybrid active noise cancellation (ANC) that reduces ambient noise by up to 32dB across a 20Hz-20kHz frequency range. Key specifications include Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX support for low-latency audio, 40mm dynamic drivers, and a built-in 800mAh battery providing up to 30 hours of playtime with a 3.5-hour charge time. Main pros include its durable, high-end design with protein leather earpads, excellent stability for long-wear comfort, and reliable wireless connectivity. However, notable cons include a boomy sound profile that can clutter vocals, lack of multi-device pairing, and a micro-USB charging port rather than the more modern USB-C.

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