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Master & Dynamic MW65 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£440Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:24 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):yes

Master & Dynamic MW65 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

7.1

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
7.1

Technical score

Technical score
7.1/ 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 77% of models
Score components

52%

8.0

Sound

20%

4.6

Features

10%

6.6

Design

8%

7.7

Connectivity

6%

6.3

Battery

4%

8.2

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 77% of headphones
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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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â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

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User ratings

30%

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Best prices

    N/A~ £440

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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Master & Dynamic MW65

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 77% of models
Score components:

52%

8.0

Sound

20%

4.6

Features

10%

6.6

Design

8%

7.7

Connectivity

6%

6.3

Battery

4%

8.2

Calls & Controls

7.1
User score
User score
8.0/ 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 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:
Master & Dynamic MW65 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
7.4/ 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 56% of models
Score components:

60%

7.1

Overall score

40%

8.2

Price

7.4
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
â–² Better than 73% of models
This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
Driver size
40 mm
â–² Better than 29% of models
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
Number of drivers
1
â–¼ Worse than 4% of models
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
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
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
Noise-canceling microphone
yes
â–² Better than 61% of models
This pair of headphones supports a noise-canceling microphone. 61.1% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
Can be used as a headset
yes
â–² Better than 15% of models
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
â–² Better than 78% of models
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 2 microphones, more microphones than 77.9% of headphones and equal to 8.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
Boom microphone
no
â–¼ Worse than 14% of models
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
Connectivity
wireless
â–² Better than 51% of models
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
4.2
Bluetooth version
4.2
â–² Better than 68% of models
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 4.2, newer Bluetooth version than 67.7% of headphones and equal to 3.2% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
20 m
Maximum Bluetooth range
20 m
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <10 m – >15 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 20 m, higher Bluetooth range than 91.8% of headphones and equal to 3% of headphones.
Audio latency
?
Multipoint support
yes
Multipoint support
yes
â–² Better than 69% of models
This pair of headphones supports multipoint. 69.4% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
Ambient sound mode
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
EQ support
no
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
Companion app
no
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
2
Adjustable ANC levels
2
★ Better than 93% of models
Market range: <2 – >12
This pair of headphones offers 2 adjustable ANC levels, more adjustable ANC levels than 93% of headphones and equal to 1.5% of headphones.
Voice assistant support
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
â–² Better than 39% of models
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
24 hours
Battery life
24 hours
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 24 hours, lower battery life than 58.8% of headphones and equal to 3.3% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
24 hours
Battery life with ANC
24 hours
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life with ANC of 24 hours, lower battery life with ANC than 65.4% of headphones and equal to 3.5% of headphones.
Charging time
2 hours
Charging time
2 hours
â–² Better than 48% of models
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 2 hours to charge, lower charging time than 47.8% of headphones and equal to 39% of headphones.
Quick charge
yes
Quick charge
yes
â–² Better than 67% of models
This pair of headphones supports quick charge. 67% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
400 mAh
Battery capacity
400 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 400 mAh, lower battery capacity than 69.7% of headphones and equal to 8.6% of headphones.
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Brand name
Master & Dynamic
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
245 g
Weight
245 g
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 245 g, heavier than 59.8% of headphones and equal to 0.9% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Master & Dynamic MW65 vs the average pair of headphones

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  • Active noise cancellation
    Active noise cancellation (ANC)
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Multipoint support
    Multipoint support
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    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
    Noise-canceling microphone
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    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
    Has a 3.5mm male connector
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    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.
  • AptX HD support
    aptX HD
    yes
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This pair of headphones supports aptX HD, the average pair of headphones does not. 7.6% of headphones support aptX HD.
  • Quick charge support
    Quick charge
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • AptX Low Latency
    aptX Low Latency
    yes
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Low Latency, the average pair of headphones does not. 8% of headphones support aptX Low Latency.
  • Active noise cancellation
    Active noise cancellation (ANC)
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    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
    Quick charge
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • USB-C charging
    USB Type-C
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This pair of headphones uses USB-C charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.5% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Has a rechargeable battery
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • Multipoint support
    Multipoint support
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    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
    aptX HD
    yes
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This pair of headphones supports aptX HD, the average pair of headphones does not. 7.6% of headphones support aptX HD.
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    Has a 3.5mm male connector
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    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.
  • AptX Low Latency
    aptX Low Latency
    yes
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Low Latency, the average pair of headphones does not. 8% of headphones support aptX Low Latency.
  • 10 m longer Bluetooth range
    Maximum Bluetooth range
    20 m
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <10 m – >15 m
    This pair of headphones has a higher Bluetooth range than the average pair of headphones (20 m vs 10 m). The average headphones offer a Bluetooth range of 10 m.
    20 m vs 10 m
  • AptX support
    aptX
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This pair of headphones supports aptX, the average pair of headphones does not. 18.4% of headphones support aptX.
  • Multipoint connections
    Multipoint connections
    yes
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint connections, while the average pair of headphones does not. 30.2% of headphones support multipoint connections.
    supports multipoint for up to 2 devices.
  • Clear call microphone
    Noise-canceling microphone
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    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
    On-device controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 1 more microphones
    Number of microphones
    2
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This pair of headphones has more microphones than the average pair of headphones (2 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    2 vs 1
  • Find-my-headphones feature
    Find my headphones
    yes
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    This pair of headphones supports find-my-headphones features, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.7% of headphones support Find My Headphones.
  • 11 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    91 dB/mW
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (91 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    91 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    20 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    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
  • 14 mm tighter earcup width
    Earcup inner width
    30 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <33 mm – >60 mm
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (30 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    30 mm vs 44 mm
  • 4.89x more expensive
    Master & Dynamic MW65 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£440 vs £90).
    £440 vs £90
  • 12.4% higher weight
    Weight
    245 g
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (245 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    245 g vs 218 g
  • 5.87x less popular
    Master & Dynamic MW65 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 31% lower battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    400 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (400 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    400 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • 6 hours shorter ANC battery life
    Battery life with ANC
    24 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (24 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    24 hours vs 30 hours
  • 4.89x more expensive
    Master & Dynamic MW65 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£440 vs £90).
    £440 vs £90
  • 5.87x less popular
    Master & Dynamic MW65 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 14 mm tighter earcup width
    Earcup inner width
    30 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <33 mm – >60 mm
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (30 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    30 mm vs 44 mm
  • 12.4% higher weight
    Weight
    245 g
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (245 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    245 g vs 218 g
  • 11 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    91 dB/mW
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (91 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    91 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    20 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    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
  • 6 hours shorter ANC battery life
    Battery life with ANC
    24 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (24 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    24 hours vs 30 hours
  • 31% lower battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    400 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (400 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    400 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • 6 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    24 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (24 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    24 hours vs 30 hours

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What we like about Master & Dynamic MW65

  • Premium build quality using lightweight anodized aluminium and fine leather
  • Excellent, well-balanced sound signature with crisp clarity and natural acoustics
  • Very lightweight and comfortable for long listening sessions
  • Strong battery life of up to 24 hours with useful fast-charging capabilities
  • Dual-mode Active Noise Cancelling that blocks low frequencies without altering audio quality
  • Stable Bluetooth connection with extended range and aptX support

What we don't like about Master & Dynamic MW65

  • High premium price tag compared to primary competitors
  • Active Noise Cancelling is not as powerful or effective as class leaders like Bose or Sony
  • Ear cups run slightly small or narrow, which can cause discomfort for larger ears
  • Headphones do not fold flat into a fully collapsible shape for storage
  • Bass extension may feel too subdued for fans of hip-hop or EDM
  • Controls and buttons on the ear cup are small and can be difficult to locate by feel

Verdict

The Master & Dynamic MW65 is a premium wireless over-ear headphone featuring custom 40mm Beryllium drivers and a lightweight 245g frame crafted from anodized aluminum and fine lambskin leather. Key characteristics include hybrid active noise-cancellation (ANC) with 'High' and 'Low' modes, Bluetooth 4.2 with aptX support for high-fidelity audio, and a 24-hour battery life that provides 12 hours of playback from a quick 15-minute USB-C charge. Its main pros are the exceptional, balanced sound quality, industrial design aesthetics, and industry-leading lightweight comfort for long listening sessions. However, cons include a high premium price point, ANC performance that trails behind class leaders like Sony or Bose, and the lack of a protective hard-shell carrying case.

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