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MEE Audio Pinnacle P1 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£180Form factor:in-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

MEE Audio Pinnacle P1 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 Pinnacle P1
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

80%

5.3

Technical score

20%

7.5

User score

â–¼Worse than 78% of headphones
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 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–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

â–¼Worse than 79%
5.3

Technical score

Technical score
5.3/ 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 85% of models
Score components

52%

5.4

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.9

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

6.1

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 85%
7.5

User score

User score
7.5/ 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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Score components

70%

10

User ratings

30%

1.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 74%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones MEE Audio Pinnacle P1

Technical score
Technical score
5.3/ 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 85% of models
Score components:

52%

5.4

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.9

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

6.1

Calls & Controls

5.3
User score
User score
7.5/ 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 74% of models
Score components

70%

10

User ratings

30%

1.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.5
Popularity
Popularity
1.7/ 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 73% of models
Popularity:
MEE Audio Pinnacle P1 has a popularity score of 1.7 points, which is lower than that of 72.7% of products in this category.
1.7
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 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 79% of models
Score components:

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

6.9
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
10 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 10 mm, smaller driver size than 87.7% of headphones and equal to 4.1% 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
20 Hz
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
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
Market range: <0 – >4
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
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
yes
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% 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
MEE
Form factor
in-ear
Weight
29 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 29 g, lighter than 82.9% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
N/A
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MEE Audio Pinnacle P1 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 86.7% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (29 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    29 g vs 218 g
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • 86.7% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (29 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    29 g vs 218 g
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • 30 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (10 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    10 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 5.8% worse value for money
    MEE Audio Pinnacle P1 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.87 vs 7.3).
    6.87 vs 7.27
  • 6.5% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 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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    MEE Audio Pinnacle P1
    the average pair of headphones
    MEE Audio Pinnacle P1 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.51 vs 8).
    7.51 vs 8
  • 3.43x less popular
    MEE Audio Pinnacle P1 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1.71 vs 5.9).
    1.71 vs 5.87
  • 5.8% worse value for money
    MEE Audio Pinnacle P1 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.87 vs 7.3).
    6.87 vs 7.27
  • 6.5% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    MEE Audio Pinnacle P1
    the average pair of headphones
    MEE Audio Pinnacle P1 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.51 vs 8).
    7.51 vs 8
  • 3.43x less popular
    MEE Audio Pinnacle P1 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1.71 vs 5.9).
    1.71 vs 5.87
  • 2x more expensive
    MEE Audio Pinnacle P1 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£180 vs £90).
    £180 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.
  • 30 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (10 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    10 mm vs 40 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
  • 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
  • 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.

Video reviews

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

9.0
aornic
≈ estimated
15/10/2016
Loaner review · several weeks of use with multiple amps
Verdict
MEE Audio Pinnacle P1 is musical, polite and detailed with some peakiness, needs an amp, and is recommended at its price.
9.5
Samma3a
≈ estimated
12/12/2016
Short hands-on review · sound and cable tests
Verdict
MEE Audio Pinnacle P1 offers balanced, detailed sound for its price and is highly recommended for everyday listening.
Overview video
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

majorhifi.com
08/04/2016
Hands-on test · Audiophile in-ear
Verdict
The MEE Audio Pinnacle P1 is a balanced, articulate in-ear that reveals detail across all genres, best suited to listeners who don't need heavy bass.
whathifi.com
17/01/2017
Lab test · Hi-fi in-ear
Verdict
The MEE Audio Pinnacle P1 is a smooth, natural in-ear with detailed mids, best for listeners who want detail without a clinical sound and don't need heavy bass.
themasterswitch.com
04/07/2018
Hands-on review · Metal earbuds
Verdict
The MEE Audio Pinnacle P1 sounds accurate and punchy from a phone or amp, with strong bass, though its soundstage and call volume trail behind rivals.
hifireport.com
28/11/2024
Hands-on review · Metal earphones
Verdict
The MEE Audio Pinnacle P1 is a warm, spacious metal earphone that is easy to power from a phone, with a braided cable that resists tangling.
theverge.com
13/10/2016
Hands-on review · Audiophile earphones
Verdict
The MEE Audio Pinnacle P1 is a sturdy, comfortable pair with rich bass and a wide, open sound, though its mids and treble feel a bit thin.
kopfbox.de
02/10/2018
Hands-on test · In-ear headphones
Verdict
The MEE Audio Pinnacle P1 is a neutral, clean-sounding in-ear that punches above its price, but it needs a proper amp and its cables tangle easily.
hifitest.de
20/01/2017
Hands-on test · Hi-fi in-ear
Verdict
The MEE Audio Pinnacle P1 is a wide, relaxed-sounding in-ear that suits long listening, but it plays quietly from a phone and needs a good headphone amp.
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hifistatement.net
10/09/2016
Summary of the review
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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 MEE Audio Pinnacle P1

  • High level of clarity and micro-detail resolution for its price range
  • Excellent build quality featuring polished zinc alloy housings
  • Neutral and natural sound signature with balanced mids
  • Generous accessory package including two high-quality detachable cables and a premium leather case
  • Ergonomic design providing high comfort for long listening sessions
  • Effective passive noise isolation, especially with included Comply foam tips
  • Spacious and three-dimensional soundstage with precise imaging

What customers don't like about MEE Audio Pinnacle P1

  • Requires significant power/amplification to perform optimally due to low sensitivity and 50 ohm impedance
  • Bass response lacks deep sub-bass extension and physical impact, which may disappoint 'bassheads'
  • High frequencies can sometimes sound grainy or slightly 'hot' depending on the track and source
  • Cables are prone to tangling easily
  • Microphone/call volume can be lower than desired
  • Soundstage width is described by some as average or narrower than competing models

Verdict

The MEE Audio Pinnacle P1 is a flagship in-ear monitor featuring a proprietary 10mm dynamic moving coil driver with a copper-clad aluminum voice coil, delivering a balanced and natural sound signature. Its technical specifications include a 50-ohm impedance, 96 dB sensitivity, and a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Main characteristics include a durable die-cast zinc alloy housing, a patented acoustic diffuser for smooth treble extension, and detachable MMCX silver-plated copper cables. Pros include exceptional clarity, a spacious soundstage, superb build quality, and a comfortable ergonomic design that can be worn cable-up or cable-down. Cons include being relatively difficult to drive without a dedicated amplifier due to low sensitivity, and a bass response that may feel light for 'basshead' listeners.

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