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HiFiMAN Re 600 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£210Form factor:in-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

HiFiMAN Re 600 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

HiFiMAN Re 600
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.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

80%

5.5

Technical score

20%

6.5

User score

â–¼Worse than 77% of headphones
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 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 84% of models
Score components

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

â–¼Worse than 84%
5.5

Technical score

Technical score
5.5/ 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 71% of models
Score components

52%

6.2

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

4.9

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 71%
6.5

User score

User score
6.5/ 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 93% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

User ratings

30%

5.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 93%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones HiFiMAN Re 600

Technical score
Technical score
5.5/ 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 71% of models
Score components:

52%

6.2

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

4.9

Calls & Controls

5.5
User score
User score
6.5/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

User ratings

30%

5.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.5
Popularity
Popularity
5.2/ 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–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Popularity:
HiFiMAN Re 600 has a popularity score of 5.2 points, which is lower than that of 56.9% of products in this category.
5.2
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 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–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components:

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

6.8
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
8.5 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 8.5 mm, smaller driver size than 95.6% of headphones and equal to 0.4% 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
15 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 15 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 58.3% of headphones and equal to 5.8% 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
0
Market range: <0 – >4
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
HiFiMAN
Form factor
in-ear
Weight
13.7 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 13.7 g, lighter than 91.1% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
N/A
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HiFiMAN Re 600 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • 93.7% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (13.7 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    13.7 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.
  • 0.2 % lower distortion
    This pair of headphones has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 3 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (15 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    15 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 2,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 93.7% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (13.7 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    13.7 g vs 218 g
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • 0.2 % lower distortion
    This pair of headphones has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 3 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (15 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    15 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 2,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 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.
  • 31.5 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (8.5 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    8.5 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.
  • 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.
  • 23.5% lower user score
    User score
    6.5/ 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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    HiFiMAN Re 600
    the average pair of headphones
    HiFiMAN Re 600 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (6.48 vs 8).
    6.48 vs 8
  • 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
  • 6.3% worse value for money
    HiFiMAN Re 600 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.84 vs 7.3).
    6.84 vs 7.27
  • 23.5% lower user score
    User score
    6.5/ 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
    HiFiMAN Re 600
    the average pair of headphones
    HiFiMAN Re 600 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (6.48 vs 8).
    6.48 vs 8
  • 6.3% worse value for money
    HiFiMAN Re 600 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.84 vs 7.3).
    6.84 vs 7.27
  • 2.33x more expensive
    HiFiMAN Re 600 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£210 vs £90).
    £210 vs £90
  • 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.
  • 31.5 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (8.5 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    8.5 mm vs 40 mm
  • 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
  • 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

3.0
TotallydubbedHD
≈ estimated
04/05/2015
Hands-on review · sound comparison with rivals
Verdict
The HiFiMAN RE-600 is not worth it at its price: highs roll off, bass is weak and soundstage feels poor.
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Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about HiFiMAN Re 600

  • Neutral and balanced sound signature ideal for reference listening
  • Exceptional midrange clarity and detail, especially for vocals and acoustic instruments
  • Extremely small and lightweight design providing superb long-term comfort
  • Great imaging and instrument separation for its size
  • Generous accessory package including 11 pairs of ear tips and replacement filters
  • Easy to drive from most portable devices without a dedicated amplifier

What customers don't like about HiFiMAN Re 600

  • Persistent build quality concerns, particularly with cable durability and strain relief
  • Fixed (non-detachable) cable makes it difficult to repair if damaged
  • Bass response is flat and lean, lacking the impact or sub-bass rumble desired by 'bassheads'
  • High level of microphonics (cable noise) when worn straight down
  • Treble is significantly rolled off at the top end, lacking sparkle and airiness
  • Stock ear tips can be difficult to fit perfectly for some users

Verdict

The HiFiMAN RE-600 'Songbird' is a premium in-ear monitor featuring custom-designed 8.5mm titanium-coated dynamic drivers and a 16-ohm impedance, making it exceptionally easy to drive with a 102dB sensitivity. Characterized by a neutral, mid-centric sound signature and a wide frequency response of 15Hz to 22kHz, it excels in delivering clear vocals and precise instrument separation. Main pros include its extremely compact, lightweight aluminum housing (approximately 13g) that offers superb long-term comfort and sleep-suitability, alongside a high-quality silver-plated copper cable. However, notable cons include a fixed, non-detachable cable prone to microphonics (cable noise) and a perceived lack of sub-bass impact for those preferring a more colored or bass-heavy presentation.

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