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Master & Dynamic MW75 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£530Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:32 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):yes

Master & Dynamic MW75 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

8.0

Overall score

Score
8.0/ 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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★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

80%

8.0

Technical score

20%

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User score

★Better than 91% of headphones
8.0

Technical score

Technical score
8.0/ 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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★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

52%

8.8

Sound

20%

7.1

Features

10%

6.0

Design

8%

7.4

Connectivity

6%

7.3

Battery

4%

8.4

Calls & Controls

★Better than 91% 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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Score components

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User ratings

30%

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    N/A~ £530

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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Master & Dynamic MW75

Technical score
Technical score
8.0/ 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
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components:

52%

8.8

Sound

20%

7.1

Features

10%

6.0

Design

8%

7.4

Connectivity

6%

7.3

Battery

4%

8.4

Calls & Controls

8.0
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:
Master & Dynamic MW75 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
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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:

60%

8.0

Overall score

40%

7.7

Price

7.9
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
4
Number of microphones
4
â–² Better than 88% of models
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 4 microphones, more microphones than 88% of headphones and equal to 5.1% 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
5.1
Bluetooth version
5.1
â–² Better than 84% of models
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 5.1, newer Bluetooth version than 84% of headphones and equal to 1.6% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
30 m
Maximum Bluetooth range
30 m
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <10 m – >15 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 30 m, higher Bluetooth range than 95.3% of headphones and equal to 2% 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
yes
Ambient sound mode
yes
â–² Better than 75% of models
This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode. 75.2% 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
yes
Companion app
yes
â–² Better than 78% of models
This pair of headphones works with a companion app. 78.4% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
3
Adjustable ANC levels
3
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <2 – >12
This pair of headphones offers 3 adjustable ANC levels, more adjustable ANC levels than 94.6% of headphones and equal to 2.7% 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
32 hours
Battery life
32 hours
â–² Better than 57% of models
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 32 hours, higher battery life than 56.8% of headphones and equal to 0.6% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
28 hours
Battery life with ANC
28 hours
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life with ANC of 28 hours, lower battery life with ANC than 57.3% of headphones and equal to 2.1% of headphones.
Charging time
1.67 hours
Charging time
1.67 hours
â–² Better than 87% of models
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 1.67 hours to charge, lower charging time than 87.1% 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
?
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Brand name
Master & Dynamic
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
338 g
Weight
338 g
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 338 g, heavier than 89.4% of headphones and equal to 0.2% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
3.1
Clamp force
3.1
â–² Better than 77% of models
Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
This pair of headphones has a clamp force of 3.1, lower clamp force than 76.7% of headphones and equal to 2.7% of headphones.
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Master & Dynamic MW75 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.
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    Hi-Res Audio certification
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    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.
  • Ambient sound mode
    Ambient sound mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • Companion app support
    Companion app
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • 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.
  • Wear detection
    In/on-ear detection
    yes
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    This pair of headphones supports wear detection, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.6% of headphones support in/on-ear detection.
  • 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.
  • 1.2 lower clamp force
    Clamp force
    3.1
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
    This pair of headphones has a lower clamp force than the average pair of headphones (3.1 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    3.1 vs 4.3
  • 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.
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    Hi-Res Audio certification
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    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
    THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)
    0.1 %
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <0.08 % – >3 %
    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 %
  • 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.
  • 0.33 hours shorter charging time
    Charging time
    1.67 hours
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
    This pair of headphones has a lower charging time than the average pair of headphones (1.7 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    1.67 hours vs 2 hours
  • 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.
  • Play while charging
    Play while charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This pair of headphones can play while charging, the average pair of headphones cannot. 29.1% of headphones support play while charging.
  • 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 Adaptive support
    aptX Adaptive
    yes
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Adaptive, the average pair of headphones does not. 6.7% of headphones support aptX Adaptive.
  • 20 m longer Bluetooth range
    Maximum Bluetooth range
    30 m
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <10 m – >15 m
    This pair of headphones has a higher Bluetooth range than the average pair of headphones (30 m vs 10 m). The average headphones offer a Bluetooth range of 10 m.
    30 m vs 10 m
  • AAC codec support
    AAC
    yes
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • 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.
  • Low-latency game mode
    Low-latency game mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    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
    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.
  • 3 more microphones
    Number of microphones
    4
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This pair of headphones has more microphones than the average pair of headphones (4 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    4 vs 1
  • Ambient sound mode
    Ambient sound mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • Companion app support
    Companion app
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • Wear detection
    In/on-ear detection
    yes
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    This pair of headphones supports wear detection, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.6% of headphones support in/on-ear detection.
  • 6 newer release date
    Release date
    2022
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This pair of headphones was released more recently than the average pair of headphones (2022 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    June 2022
    2022 vs 2016
  • 55% higher weight
    Weight
    338 g
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (338 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    338 g vs 218 g
  • 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
  • 3 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    99 dB/mW
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (99 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    99 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 5.89x more expensive
    Master & Dynamic MW75 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£530 vs £90).
    £530 vs £90
  • 5.87x less popular
    Master & Dynamic MW75 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Tangle-free cable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    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.
  • No neodymium magnet
    Neodymium magnet
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    This pair of headphones does not use neodymium magnets, the average pair of headphones does. 81.9% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • 5.89x more expensive
    Master & Dynamic MW75 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£530 vs £90).
    £530 vs £90
  • 5.87x less popular
    Master & Dynamic MW75 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 55% higher weight
    Weight
    338 g
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (338 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    338 g vs 218 g
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Tangle-free cable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    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.
  • 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
  • 3 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    99 dB/mW
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (99 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    99 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • No neodymium magnet
    Neodymium magnet
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    This pair of headphones does not use neodymium magnets, the average pair of headphones does. 81.9% of headphones use neodymium magnets.

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What we like about Master & Dynamic MW75

  • Premium build quality utilizing luxury materials like anodized aluminum, lambskin leather, and tempered glass
  • Excellent, well-balanced sound performance with detailed highs, clear midrange, and punchy, tight bass
  • Wide, immersive soundstage with distinct separation between instruments and vocals
  • Highly comfortable fit with plush memory foam ear padding and optimal clamping force
  • Effective active noise cancellation (ANC) featuring multiple modes including Max, All Day, and Adaptive
  • Strong battery life offering up to 28 hours with ANC enabled and up to 32 hours without it
  • Great selection of premium accessories, high-quality audio cables, and a rugged hardshell travel case included

What we don't like about Master & Dynamic MW75

  • Extremely high, luxury-tier price point compared to top-performing market alternatives
  • Companion mobile app lacks a fully customizable manual EQ, offering only limited presets
  • Noticeably large, heavy, and thick design profile that cannot be folded down into a compact size
  • Prone to an audible, low-level hiss or slight background noise when ANC is active and no music is playing
  • Overly sensitive or inconsistent on-head detection sensors that can cause frustrating playback pauses
  • Short audio drop-outs lasting a couple of seconds when toggling between different listening modes

Verdict

The Master & Dynamic MW75 is a luxury over-ear headphone featuring 40mm Beryllium drivers, adaptive active noise cancellation, and a premium build of anodized aluminum, tempered glass, and lambskin leather. Key specifications include Bluetooth 5.1 with aptX Adaptive support (up to 24-bit/48kHz wireless), hi-res wired audio up to 24-bit/96kHz via USB-C, and a battery life of up to 32 hours (28 hours with ANC enabled). Main pros consist of exceptional soundstage clarity, a highly durable and sophisticated design, and excellent call quality provided by a 4-microphone beamforming array. However, cons include a high price point compared to rivals, noise cancellation that falls short of class-leading competitors, and a noticeable low-level hiss when ANC is active in quiet environments.

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