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Griffin Woodtones With Control Mic Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Griffin Woodtones With Control Mic Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Griffin Woodtones With Control Mic
6.1/10

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

80%

5.4

Technical score

20%

8.9

User score

â–¼Worse than 58% of headphones
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 59%
5.4

Technical score

Technical score
5.4/ 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–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

52%

5.4

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.3

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

8.0

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 81%
8.9

User score

User score
8.9/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 90% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

★Better than 90%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Griffin Woodtones With Control Mic

Technical score
Technical score
5.4/ 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 81% of models
Score components:

52%

5.4

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.3

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

8.0

Calls & Controls

5.4
User score
User score
8.9/ 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
★ Better than 90% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

8.9
Popularity
Popularity
10/ 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
★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
Griffin Woodtones With Control Mic has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than that of 91.9% of products in this category.
10
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components:

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.2
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
8 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 8 mm, smaller driver size than 96.1% of headphones and equal to 1.7% 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
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
yes
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% 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
Griffin
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
17 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 17 g, lighter than 87.3% of headphones and equal to 0.4% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Griffin Woodtones With Control Mic vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 92.2% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (17 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    17 g vs 218 g
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 3.6x cheaper
    Griffin Woodtones With Control Mic is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • 70.4% more popular
    Griffin Woodtones With Control Mic is more popular than the average pair of headphones (10 vs 5.9).
    10 vs 5.87
  • 11% higher user score
    User score
    8.9/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Griffin Woodtones With Control Mic
    the average pair of headphones
    Griffin Woodtones With Control Mic has a higher user score than the average pair of headphones (8.88 vs 8).
    8.88 vs 8
  • 3.6x cheaper
    Griffin Woodtones With Control Mic is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • 70.4% more popular
    Griffin Woodtones With Control Mic is more popular than the average pair of headphones (10 vs 5.9).
    10 vs 5.87
  • 11% higher user score
    User score
    8.9/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Griffin Woodtones With Control Mic
    the average pair of headphones
    Griffin Woodtones With Control Mic has a higher user score than the average pair of headphones (8.88 vs 8).
    8.88 vs 8
  • 92.2% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (17 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    17 g vs 218 g
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 32 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (8 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    8 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 2.5 dB looser channel balance
    This pair of headphones has a higher channel balance tolerance than the average pair of headphones (3 dB vs 0.5 dB). The average headphones have channel balance tolerance of 0.5 dB.
    3 dB vs 0.5 dB
  • 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.
  • 32 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (8 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    8 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
  • 2.5 dB looser channel balance
    This pair of headphones has a higher channel balance tolerance than the average pair of headphones (3 dB vs 0.5 dB). The average headphones have channel balance tolerance of 0.5 dB.
    3 dB vs 0.5 dB
  • 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.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

canadianreviewer.com
08/10/2013
Long-term test · Over-ear headphones
Verdict
The Griffin WoodTones are very comfortable, good-sounding headphones with clear voices, best for everyday listening and travel rather than critical audiophile sound.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Griffin Woodtones With Control Mic

  • Warm, natural sound signature with rich lows and crisp highs
  • Distinctive aesthetic featuring real, hand-turned wood earcups (Walnut, Sapele, or Beech)
  • High comfort levels suitable for long listening sessions due to lightweight design and plush cushions
  • Detachable cable significantly improves longevity as it is easily replaceable
  • Forgiving audio quality that handles lower-resolution MP3 files better than high-end monitors
  • Includes an in-line microphone and remote for controlling calls and tracks

What customers don't like about Griffin Woodtones With Control Mic

  • Lack of built-in volume controls on the in-line remote
  • Does not fold, which makes them less portable and potentially awkward for commuting
  • Limited accessory package; often cited for not including a carrying case or travel bag
  • Less accurate audio response compared to professional studio monitors or higher-priced competitors
  • In-line mic placement can be difficult to see or access while wearing the headset

Verdict

The Griffin WoodTones with Control Mic are unique headphones featuring hand-turned real wood enclosures (Sapele, Walnut, or Beech) and 50mm moving coil neodymium drivers that deliver a warm frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz. These wired headphones offer a 32-ohm impedance and 108dB sensitivity, complemented by plush cushions and a 90-degree pivoting design for a comfortable fit. Key pros include high-quality audio performance with rich lows, lightweight construction, and a detachable tangle-free cable with an integrated microphone and remote for controlling iOS functions like Siri and calls. However, they lack a dedicated volume control on the remote, do not fold for compact storage, and do not include a protective carrying case.

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