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HiFiMAN Re 600 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price: ~£210
Form factor: in-ear
Connectivity: wired
Battery life: N/A hours
Active noise cancellation (ANC): no

HiFiMAN Re 600 review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

5.0

Good

4.7

Poor

6.0

Good

2.1
Gaming
Score components:
35.0%
0.0
Audio latency
25.0%
0.0
Low-latency game mode
20.0%
10
Can be used as a headset
12.0%
1.0
Noise-canceling microphone
8.0%
0.0
Battery life
2.1
Travel
Score components:
28.0%
1.0
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
24.0%
0.0
Battery life
18.0%
10
Weight
16.0%
0.0
Multipoint support
14.0%
0.0
Ambient sound mode
2.7
Calls
Score components:
28.0%
1.0
Noise-canceling microphone
24.0%
10
Can be used as a headset
18.0%
0.0
Multipoint support
16.0%
0.0
Battery life
14.0%
0.0
Companion app
7.0
Workout
Score components:
28.0%
10
Weight
24.0%
9.0
Water resistance
20.0%
4.0
IP rating
16.0%
0.0
Battery life
12.0%
10
Can be used as a headset

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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.

Technical Specifications of HiFiMAN Re 600

Overall score

5.0

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Popularity

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.

Sound

5.2

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Active noise cancellation (ANC)

What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology

When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

Driver type

What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used

When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

dynamic

Driver size

What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit

When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

Number of drivers

What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup

When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

Lowest frequency

What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce

When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

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Calls & Controls

2.8

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Noise-canceling microphone

What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls

When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

Can be used as a headset

What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.

When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

Number of microphones

What it is: Total number of built-in microphones

When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

Boom microphone

What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity

When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

Microphone SNR

What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone

When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

N/A

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Connectivity

6.2

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Connectivity

What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)

When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

Bluetooth version

What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported

When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

N/A

Maximum Bluetooth range

What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device

When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

N/A

Audio latency

What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode

When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

N/A

Multipoint support

What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices

When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

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Features

2.7

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Ambient sound mode

What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness

When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

EQ support

What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer

When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

Companion app

What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates

When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

Adjustable ANC levels

What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels

When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

N/A

Voice assistant support

What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant

When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

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Battery

1.0

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Battery life

What it is: Playback time on a single charge

When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

N/A

Battery life with ANC

What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled

When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

N/A

Charging time

What it is: Time required for a full battery charge

When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

N/A

Quick charge

What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period

When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

Battery capacity

What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery

When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

N/A

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Design

8.3

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Brand name

What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.

When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

HiFiMAN

Form factor

What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)

When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

in-ear

Weight

What it is: Total weight of the headphones

When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

Acoustic design

What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)

When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

closed-back

Clamp force

What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head

When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

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HiFiMAN Re 600 vs the average headphone

Why is HiFiMAN Re 600 better than the average headphone?

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Hi-Res Audio certification
HiFiMAN Re 600 has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
What it is: Certified for high-resolution audio playback
When it matters: When official support for high-resolution playback matters to you.
Importance: LOW
HiFiMAN Re 600 has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
93.7% lower weight
HiFiMAN Re 600 is lighter than the average headphone (13.7 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: <150 g
HiFiMAN Re 600 is lighter than the average headphone (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
HiFiMAN Re 600 includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average headphone does not. 38.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
What it is: Shows whether the headphones end in a built-in 3.5 mm male plug instead of relying on a separate detachable cable.
When it matters: When direct wired compatibility with older devices or adapters matters.
Importance: MEDIUM
HiFiMAN Re 600 includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average headphone does not. 38.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
3 Hz lower bass extension
HiFiMAN Re 600 has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (15 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: <=10 Hz
HiFiMAN Re 600 has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (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
HiFiMAN Re 600 has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
What it is: Highest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When treble extension and overall frequency reach matter to you.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=24000 Hz
HiFiMAN Re 600 has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.22000 Hz vs 20000 Hz
93.7% lower weight
HiFiMAN Re 600 is lighter than the average headphone (13.7 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
Hi-Res Audio certification
HiFiMAN Re 600 has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
3 Hz lower bass extension
HiFiMAN Re 600 has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (15 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
2,000 Hz higher treble extension
HiFiMAN Re 600 has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
Direct 3.5 mm plug
HiFiMAN Re 600 includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average headphone does not. 38.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.

Why is HiFiMAN Re 600 worse than the average headphone?

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Fixed cable
HiFiMAN Re 600 has a fixed cable, while the average headphone has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
31.5 mm smaller driver size
HiFiMAN Re 600 has smaller driver size than the average headphone (8.5 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
1 fewer microphones
HiFiMAN Re 600 has fewer microphones than the average headphone (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
No voice assistant support
HiFiMAN Re 600 does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
4 years older release date
HiFiMAN Re 600 was released earlier than the average headphone (2,013 vs 2,017). The average headphones were released in 2,017.
July 2013
31.5 mm smaller driver size
HiFiMAN Re 600 has smaller driver size than the average headphone (8.5 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.
Importance: MEDIUM
HiFiMAN Re 600 has smaller driver size than the average headphone (8.5 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.8.5 mm vs 40 mm
No voice assistant support
HiFiMAN Re 600 does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.
Importance: LOW
HiFiMAN Re 600 does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
Fixed cable
HiFiMAN Re 600 has a fixed cable, while the average headphone has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
What it is: Cable can be removed or replaced
When it matters: When you care about easier cable replacement, simpler storage, or the option to swap to shorter, longer, or upgraded leads.
Importance: MEDIUM
HiFiMAN Re 600 has a fixed cable, while the average headphone has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
1 fewer microphones
HiFiMAN Re 600 has fewer microphones than the average headphone (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
What it is: Total number of built-in microphones
When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.
Importance: LOW
Good value: >=2
HiFiMAN Re 600 has fewer microphones than the average headphone (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.0 vs 1
33.8% lower user score
HiFiMAN Re 600 has a lower user score than the average headphone (5.98 vs 8.000).
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.
HiFiMAN Re 600 has a lower user score than the average headphone (5.98 vs 8.000).5.98 vs 8
2.33x more expensive
HiFiMAN Re 600 is more expensive than the average headphone (£210 vs £90).
HiFiMAN Re 600 is more expensive than the average headphone (£210 vs £90).£210 vs £90
6.7% worse value for money
HiFiMAN Re 600 has worse value for money than the average headphone (6.31 vs 6.736).
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.
HiFiMAN Re 600 has worse value for money than the average headphone (6.31 vs 6.736).6.31 vs 6.74
4 years older release date
HiFiMAN Re 600 was released earlier than the average headphone (2,013 vs 2,017). The average headphones were released in 2,017.
July 2013
What it is: Official release or launch date of the model
When it matters: When you want a newer model for fresher features, longer support life, or simply to avoid buying into an older generation.
Importance: LOW
Good value: >=2020
HiFiMAN Re 600 was released earlier than the average headphone (2,013 vs 2,017). The average headphones were released in 2,017.2013 vs 2017

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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 dislike 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

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