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MEE Audio Matrix 3 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:24 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

MEE Audio Matrix 3 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

MEE Audio Matrix 3
6.3/10

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 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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Score components

80%

6.0

Technical score

20%

7.6

User score

â–²Better than 55% of headphones
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 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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Score components

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–²Better than 56%
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 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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Score components

52%

6.0

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.5

Design

8%

7.3

Connectivity

6%

6.1

Battery

4%

6.6

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 54%
7.6

User score

User score
7.6/ 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

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

5.8

Number of reviews

â–¼Worse than 70%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones MEE Audio Matrix 3

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 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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Score components:

52%

6.0

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.5

Design

8%

7.3

Connectivity

6%

6.1

Battery

4%

6.6

Calls & Controls

6.0
User score
User score
7.6/ 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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Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

5.8

Number of reviews

7.6
Popularity
Popularity
5.8/ 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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Popularity:
MEE Audio Matrix 3 has a popularity score of 5.8 points, which is lower than that of 50.2% of products in this category.
5.8
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 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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Score components:

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

7.4
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
40 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
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
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
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
1
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
?
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Connectivity
wireless
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
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 4, newer Bluetooth version than 57.3% of headphones and equal to 4.9% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.7% of headphones and equal to 80.6% of headphones.
Audio latency
34 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 34 ms, lower audio latency than 94.2% of headphones and equal to 0.5% of headphones.
Multipoint support
yes
This pair of headphones supports multipoint. 69.4% 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
24 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
N/A
Charging time
2 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
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
400 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
MEE
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
199 g
This pair of headphones weighs 199 g, lighter than 56.3% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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MEE Audio Matrix 3 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 116 ms lower audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a lower audio latency than the average pair of headphones (34 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    34 ms vs 150 ms
  • Multipoint support
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • More flexible connectivity
    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 Low Latency
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Low Latency, the average pair of headphones does not. 8% of headphones support aptX Low Latency.
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • Dongle included
    This pair of headphones includes a dongle, the average pair of headphones does not. 4.6% of headphones include a dongle.
  • AAC codec support
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Play while charging
    This pair of headphones can play while charging, the average pair of headphones cannot. 29.1% of headphones support play while charging.
  • Rechargeable battery
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • 116 ms lower audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a lower audio latency than the average pair of headphones (34 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    34 ms vs 150 ms
  • Multipoint support
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • More flexible connectivity
    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 Low Latency
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Low Latency, the average pair of headphones does not. 8% of headphones support aptX Low Latency.
  • AAC codec support
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • Dongle included
    This pair of headphones includes a dongle, the average pair of headphones does not. 4.6% of headphones include a dongle.
  • AptX support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX, the average pair of headphones does not. 18.4% of headphones support aptX.
  • Multipoint connections
    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
    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.
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • Quick mic mute
    This pair of headphones includes a quick mic mute, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.3% of headphones support a mute function.
  • 6 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (96 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    96 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 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
  • 31% lower battery capacity
    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
    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
  • 5.9 mm tighter earcup width
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (38.1 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    38.1 mm vs 44 mm
  • 14 dB lower max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a lower max SPL than the average pair of headphones (96 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    96 dB vs 110 dB
  • 3 mm tighter earcup height
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup height than the average pair of headphones (57 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    57 mm vs 60 mm
  • 4.9% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 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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    MEE Audio Matrix 3
    the average pair of headphones
    MEE Audio Matrix 3 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.62 vs 8).
    7.62 vs 8
  • 4.9% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    MEE Audio Matrix 3
    the average pair of headphones
    MEE Audio Matrix 3 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.62 vs 8).
    7.62 vs 8
  • 5.9 mm tighter earcup width
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (38.1 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    38.1 mm vs 44 mm
  • 3 mm tighter earcup height
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup height than the average pair of headphones (57 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    57 mm vs 60 mm
  • 6 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (96 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    96 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 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
  • 14 dB lower max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a lower max SPL than the average pair of headphones (96 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    96 dB vs 110 dB
  • 7 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (96 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    96 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 31% lower battery capacity
    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
    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

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Porta.Fi
≈ estimated
15/12/2016
Hands-on review · comfort, sound and battery tests
Verdict
MEE Audio Matrix 3 is a light, comfortable wireless pair with surprisingly good sound for the price.
8.0
dalethorn2
≈ estimated
20/11/2016
Hands-on review · sound measurements and comfort tests
Verdict
MEE Audio Matrix 3 needs equalizer correction, but it is recommended, especially at its price.
9.0
SetPixels
≈ estimated
18/11/2016
First impressions · unboxing, pairing and comparison tests
Verdict
MEE Audio Matrix 3 is comfortable and good-sounding, and well priced for the money, a definite buy.
Hands-on video, no verdict

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

headphonereview.com
07/12/2016
Hands-on test · Wireless over-ear
Verdict
The MEE Audio Matrix 3 is a stylish, lightweight over-ear pair with strong, clean bass and long battery life, though thin highs and light headband padding hold it back.
biareview.com
13/11/2018
Hands-on test · Wireless headset
Verdict
The MEE Audio Matrix 3 is a simple, light wireless headset with warm, easy-to-listen sound and long battery life, suited to everyday listeners rather than treble fans.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about MEE Audio Matrix 3

  • Balanced and clear sound quality with a neutral tone
  • Lightweight and comfortable memory foam earpads for long listening sessions
  • Exceptional battery life, often cited around 24-28 hours
  • Unique and stylish design featuring a dark denim fabric finish
  • Highly portable with a collapsible, folding design and included hard carrying case
  • Supports high-quality codecs like aptX and AAC for better wireless audio
  • Easy to set up and pair with multiple devices via Bluetooth 4.0

What customers don't like about MEE Audio Matrix 3

  • Questionable build quality with reports of the headband or earpiece connectors snapping
  • Lack of active noise cancellation (ANC), relying only on passive isolation
  • Headband cushioning is thin and can become uncomfortable on the top of the head after extended use
  • High frequencies (treble) can feel slightly subdued for some listeners
  • Microphone quality is often described as mediocre or poor for phone calls
  • Switching between two paired devices can sometimes be clunky or inconsistent

Verdict

The MEE Audio Matrix3 is a third-generation Bluetooth 4.0 wireless headphone featuring 40mm dynamic drivers with a 20Hz to 20kHz frequency response and support for aptX and AAC codecs. Its primary characteristics include a lightweight 199g folding design with memory foam earpads and a dark denim-like fabric finish. Key pros include a long battery life of up to 24–28 hours, multipoint connectivity for two devices, and high-fidelity sound clarity with low-latency technology for lip-syncing. However, notable cons include the lack of active noise cancellation, a slightly subdued high-end treble response, and some reports of a thin plastic headband that may feel less durable compared to premium models.

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