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Meters M Ears Wired Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price: ~£25
Form factor: in-ear
Connectivity: wired
Battery life: N/A hours
Active noise cancellation (ANC): no

Meters M Ears Wired review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

3.7

Poor

3.0

Poor

6.3

Good

1.5
Gaming
Score components:
35.0%
0.0
Audio latency
25.0%
0.0
Low-latency game mode
20.0%
7.0
Can be used as a headset
12.0%
1.0
Noise-canceling microphone
8.0%
0.0
Battery life
1.3
Travel
Score components:
28.0%
1.0
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
24.0%
0.0
Battery life
18.0%
5.5
Weight
16.0%
0.0
Multipoint support
14.0%
0.0
Ambient sound mode
2.0
Calls
Score components:
28.0%
1.0
Noise-canceling microphone
24.0%
7.0
Can be used as a headset
18.0%
0.0
Multipoint support
16.0%
0.0
Battery life
14.0%
0.0
Companion app
5.3
Workout
Score components:
28.0%
5.5
Weight
24.0%
9.0
Water resistance
20.0%
4.0
IP rating
16.0%
0.0
Battery life
12.0%
7.0
Can be used as a headset

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Verdict

The Meters M-Ears are wired in-ear headphones featuring 7mm dynamic acoustic drivers designed to deliver a full-bodied sound with deep, tight bass and clear highs. Built with a unique magnetic design, the ear tips clip together for tangle-free cable management around the neck when not in use. Technical specifications include a 16-ohm impedance, a sensitivity of 98dB/mW, and a standard 4ft (1.2m) cable with a gold-plated 3.5mm stereo plug. Main pros include a secure and comfortable fit with three sizes of interchangeable rubber inserts, an in-line remote for volume and call control, and the inclusion of a compact protective carry case. Potential cons include reported issues with volume control compatibility on some devices and the lack of active noise cancellation.

Technical Specifications of Meters M Ears Wired

Overall score

3.7

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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

2.0

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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

4.4

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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

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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

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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

4.1

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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

4.6

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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

Meters

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

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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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Meters M Ears Wired vs the average headphone

Why is Meters M Ears Wired better than the average headphone?

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Direct 3.5 mm plug
Meters M Ears Wired 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
Meters M Ears Wired includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average headphone does not. 38.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
In-line controls
Meters M Ears Wired includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
What it is: Controls available on in-line remote of wired cable
When it matters: When your wired setup depends on cable-mounted buttons or call controls.
Importance: LOW
Meters M Ears Wired includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
Quick mic mute
Meters M Ears Wired includes a quick mic mute, the average headphone does not. 33.5% of headphones support a mute function.
What it is: Ability to mute microphone during calls
When it matters: When you need to silence the mic quickly during meetings or multiplayer games.
Importance: LOW
Meters M Ears Wired includes a quick mic mute, the average headphone does not. 33.5% of headphones support a mute function.
3.6x cheaper
Meters M Ears Wired is cheaper than the average headphone (£25 vs £90).
Meters M Ears Wired is cheaper than the average headphone (£25 vs £90).£25 vs £90
Direct 3.5 mm plug
Meters M Ears Wired includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average headphone does not. 38.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
In-line controls
Meters M Ears Wired includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
Quick mic mute
Meters M Ears Wired includes a quick mic mute, the average headphone does not. 33.5% of headphones support a mute function.

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Why is Meters M Ears Wired worse than the average headphone?

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Fixed cable
Meters M Ears Wired has a fixed cable, while the average headphone has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
No passive noise reduction
Meters M Ears Wired does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average headphone does. 82.7% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
33 mm smaller driver size
Meters M Ears Wired has smaller driver size than the average headphone (7 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
4 dB/mW lower sensitivity
Meters M Ears Wired has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (98 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
2 Hz weaker bass extension
Meters M Ears Wired has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
12 dB lower max SPL
Meters M Ears Wired has a lower max SPL than the average headphone (98 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
5 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
Meters M Ears Wired has a lower sound pressure level than the average headphone (98 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
No passive noise reduction
Meters M Ears Wired does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average headphone does. 82.7% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
What it is: Shows whether the headphones reduce outside noise through physical sealing, fit, and materials rather than active electronics.
When it matters: When you want better isolation from fit and seal alone, even with ANC turned off or not available.
Importance: MEDIUM
Meters M Ears Wired does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average headphone does. 82.7% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
33 mm smaller driver size
Meters M Ears Wired has smaller driver size than the average headphone (7 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
Meters M Ears Wired has smaller driver size than the average headphone (7 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.7 mm vs 40 mm
Fixed cable
Meters M Ears Wired 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
Meters M Ears Wired has a fixed cable, while the average headphone has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
4 dB/mW lower sensitivity
Meters M Ears Wired has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (98 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
What it is: Sound pressure output level per unit of input power
When it matters: When you plan to use weaker sources like phones, handhelds, or entry-level dongles and still want enough volume.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=106 dB/mW
Meters M Ears Wired has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (98 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.98 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
2 Hz weaker bass extension
Meters M Ears Wired has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 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
Meters M Ears Wired has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.20 Hz vs 18 Hz
20.5% worse value for money
Meters M Ears Wired has worse value for money than the average headphone (5.59 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.
Meters M Ears Wired has worse value for money than the average headphone (5.59 vs 6.736).5.59 vs 6.74
26.6% lower user score
Meters M Ears Wired has a lower user score than the average headphone (6.32 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.
Meters M Ears Wired has a lower user score than the average headphone (6.32 vs 8.000).6.32 vs 8
12 dB lower max SPL
Meters M Ears Wired has a lower max SPL than the average headphone (98 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
What it is: Maximum safe sound pressure level
When it matters: When high-volume headroom is part of your use case.
Importance: LOW
Good value: >=116 dB
Meters M Ears Wired has a lower max SPL than the average headphone (98 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.98 dB vs 110 dB

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(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

What customers like about Meters M Ears Wired?

Clean and clear sound quality with good frequency balance
Stylish design featuring genuine leather accents
High build quality using metal materials rather than plastic
Convenient magnetic earpieces that clip together around the neck
Low impedance makes them easy to drive with smartphones and laptops
Tangle-free cable with integrated in-line controls and microphone
Excellent value for the price point compared to entry-level competitors

What customers dislike about Meters M Ears Wired?

Fit can be fiddly and may require trying different ear tips to secure
High-end frequencies (treble) can occasionally lack sparkle or sound slightly damp
Wiring to the earbuds can feel fragile or thin to some users
In-line control units can be slightly heavy, potentially pulling earbuds out
Lack of active noise cancellation (rely solely on passive isolation)
Not ideal for intensive physical activities like running due to weight distribution

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