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Cowin SE8 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:30 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):yes

Cowin SE8 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 SE8
7.1/10

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 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–² Better than 76% of models
Score components

80%

7.1

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–²Better than 76% of headphones
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 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–² Better than 75% of models
Score components

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

â–²Better than 75%
7.1

Technical score

Technical score
7.1/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components

52%

7.9

Sound

20%

6.4

Features

10%

5.7

Design

8%

6.6

Connectivity

6%

4.5

Battery

4%

8.4

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 78%
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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~ £130
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Cowin SE8

Technical score
Technical score
7.1/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components:

52%

7.9

Sound

20%

6.4

Features

10%

5.7

Design

8%

6.6

Connectivity

6%

4.5

Battery

4%

8.4

Calls & Controls

7.1
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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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:
Cowin SE8 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
7.9/ 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–² Better than 75% of models
Score components:

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

7.9
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
36 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 36 mm, smaller driver size than 72.8% of headphones and equal to 0.5% 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
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
yes
This pair of headphones supports EQ customization. 76.8% 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
5 hours
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 5 hours to charge, higher charging time than 96.1% of headphones and equal to 0.6% of headphones.
Quick charge
yes
This pair of headphones supports quick charge. 67% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
750 mAh
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 750 mAh, higher battery capacity than 71.9% of headphones and equal to 2.6% of headphones.
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Brand name
Cowin
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
707.6 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 707.6 g, heavier than 99.9% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Cowin SE8 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.
  • EQ customization
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • 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 HD support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX HD, the average pair of headphones does not. 7.6% of headphones support aptX HD.
  • Quick charge support
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • 26 mm more spacious earcup width
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup width than the average pair of headphones (70 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    70 mm vs 44 mm
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 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.
  • Quick charge support
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • USB-C charging
    This pair of headphones uses USB-C charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.5% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • 29.3% higher battery capacity
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (750 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    750 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 HD support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX HD, the average pair of headphones does not. 7.6% of headphones support aptX HD.
  • 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.
  • Low-latency game mode
    This pair of headphones includes a low-latency game mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.2% of headphones support low-latency game mode.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • EQ customization
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • 3 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    5 hours vs 2 hours
  • 3.25x higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (707.6 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    707.6 g vs 218 g
  • 17 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (85 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    85 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 4 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (36 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    36 mm vs 40 mm
  • 0.7 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 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
  • 5.87x less popular
    Cowin SE8 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 5.87x less popular
    Cowin SE8 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 3.25x higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (707.6 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    707.6 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.
  • 17 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (85 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    85 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 4 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (36 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    36 mm vs 40 mm
  • 0.7 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 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.
  • 25 dB lower max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a lower max SPL than the average pair of headphones (85 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    85 dB vs 110 dB
  • 18 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (85 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    85 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 3 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    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
Fullie
✓ explicit
11/01/2021
Unboxing and listening tests · noise cancelling and gaming audio
Verdict
Cowin SE8 offers good value for the price, and the creator prefers its low noise cancelling mode.
9.0
Unwrapped and Rated
≈ estimated
16/05/2020
Hands-on review · ANC, comfort and controls
Verdict
Cowin SE8 is worth buying for comfort and noise cancelling, one of the best headphones from this brand.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Cowin SE8

  • Long battery life of approximately 30 hours per charge
  • Effective active noise cancellation (ANC) for commuting and office environments
  • Plush memory foam ear cushions provide high comfort for long listening sessions
  • Better-balanced sound with crisp vocals compared to previous models
  • Sturdy build quality featuring metal components for enhanced durability
  • Includes a high-quality hard-shell carrying case and various adapters

What customers don't like about Cowin SE8

  • Bulky and heavy design (around 700g) can cause head discomfort over time
  • Sound quality can be boomy or muddy with a poor soundstage
  • Treble lacks clarity and detail, leading to a somewhat 'cheap' sound signature
  • Uses an outdated Micro-USB charging port rather than modern USB-C
  • Control buttons are all located on one side, which can be confusing to navigate
  • High latency makes them sub-par for gaming use

Verdict

The Cowin SE8 is a pair of hybrid active noise-canceling over-ear headphones featuring 36mm or 40mm dynamic drivers that deliver a frequency response of 20Hz–20kHz with support for SBC, AAC, and aptX codecs. Designed for travel and office use, it utilizes Bluetooth 5.0 for stable connectivity and includes a 750mAh battery providing up to 30 hours of playtime per charge. Main characteristics include its 5-microphone CVC HD call technology and a foldable, lightweight design with soft protein ear cushions for extended comfort. While it excels with strong noise reduction and a comfortable fit, potential drawbacks include a long charging time of up to 5 hours and a heavy build compared to competitors.

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