OVERALL
ALTERNATIVES
SPECS
VS AVERAGE
REVIEWS
Scored using Headphones Methodology v1.0
Headphones Methodology v1.0
Mathematical & Unbiased Scoring
Products in this category are scored under Frontum Headphones Methodology v1.0: technical specifications plus authentic consumer ratings, with 0% commercial bias.
Explore Headphones Methodology v1.0

Mitchell And Johnson GL2 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£230Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Mitchell And Johnson GL2 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Mitchell And Johnson GL2
5.9/10

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components

80%

5.9

Technical score

20%

?

User score

▼Worse than 69% of headphones
6.9

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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

9.3

Price

▼Worse than 79%
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 51% of models
Score components

52%

7.1

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

6.7

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

3.8

Calls & Controls

▲Better than 51%
?

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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
  • mitchell-and-johnson-gl2
  • mitchell-and-johnson-gl2
  • mitchell-and-johnson-gl2
mitchell-and-johnson-gl2
mitchell-and-johnson-gl2
mitchell-and-johnson-gl2
Where to buy
    N/A~ £230
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Loading category ranking...

Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Mitchell And Johnson GL2

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 51% of models
Score components:

52%

7.1

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

6.7

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

3.8

Calls & Controls

5.9
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Mitchell And Johnson GL2 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
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

9.3

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
hybrid
Driver size
40 mm
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
2
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 2 drivers, more drivers than 96% of headphones and equal to 2.5% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
12 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 12 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 64.9% of headphones and equal to 2.1% of headphones.
Show more
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
no
This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while 15.1% is. 84.9% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
0
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 0 microphones, fewer microphones than 73.2% of headphones and equal to 26.9% 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
N/A
Show more
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.
Show more
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
no
This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
Show more
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
Show more
Brand name
Mitchell
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
272 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 272 g, heavier than 71.4% of headphones and equal to 0.3% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
Show more

Mitchell And Johnson GL2 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    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.
  • 13 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (115 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    115 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 25,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (45,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    45,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 1 more drivers
    This pair of headphones uses more drivers than the average pair of headphones (2 vs 1). The average headphones use 1 drivers.
    2 vs 1
  • 6 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (12 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    12 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 12 dB SPL higher sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a higher sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (115 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    115 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    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.
  • 13 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (115 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    115 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 25,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (45,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    45,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 1 more drivers
    This pair of headphones uses more drivers than the average pair of headphones (2 vs 1). The average headphones use 1 drivers.
    2 vs 1
  • 6 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (12 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    12 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 12 dB SPL higher sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a higher sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (115 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    115 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 24.8% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (272 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    272 g vs 218 g
  • Not headset-ready
    This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while the average pair of headphones is. 84.8% of headphones can be used as headsets.
  • 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.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • 5.87x less popular
    Mitchell And Johnson GL2 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 0.2 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.5 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.5 % vs 0.3 %
  • Tangle-prone cable
    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.
  • 5.87x less popular
    Mitchell And Johnson GL2 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 2.56x more expensive
    Mitchell And Johnson GL2 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£230 vs £90).
    £230 vs £90
  • 5.1% worse value for money
    Mitchell And Johnson GL2 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.92 vs 7.3).
    6.92 vs 7.27
  • 24.8% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (272 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    272 g vs 218 g
  • Tangle-prone cable
    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.
  • 0.2 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.5 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.5 % vs 0.3 %
  • 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.
  • Not headset-ready
    This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while the average pair of headphones is. 84.8% of headphones can be used as headsets.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.

Video reviews

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

Not graded yet

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

earphonia.com
20/05/2017
Hands-on review · Hybrid electrostatic
Verdict
The GL2 is a fun, bass-forward closed-back pair with wide staging and natural vocals, but its stock cable kinks and its build is mostly plastic.
H
head-fi.org
06/02/2016
Summary of the review
Mitchell & Johnson – Electrostatz Headphones, Kickstarter Edition
H
head-fi.org
02/12/2016
Summary of the review
Mitchell & Johnson GL2 - Hybrid Design (Electrostatz) - Head-Fi
H
head-fi.org
06/02/2016
Summary of the review
Mitchell & Johnson Electrostatz (GL2) Kickstarter Edition
H
hifi-voice.com
01/11/2018
Summary of the review
Mitchell & Johnson GL2
(Translated)Show original
O
on-mag.fr
29/04/2017
Summary of the review
Mitchell & Johnson Review: Astonishing Musicality (GL2 Mentioned within the Brand's Range)
(Translated)Show original
simplyaudiophile.wordpress.com
17/11/2017
Hands-on review · Hybrid electrostatic
Verdict
The GL2 is a natural, airy closed-back that is easy to drive with a wide stage, but its bass is restrained and one earcup sometimes goes silent.
simplyaudiophile.wordpress.com
17/11/2017
Hands-on review · Hybrid electrostatic
Verdict
The GL2 is a natural, airy closed-back that is easy to drive with a wide stage, but its bass is restrained and one earcup sometimes goes silent.
estatica.it
27/11/2017
Hands-on review · Hybrid electrostatic
Verdict
The GL2 is a balanced, airy pair with a wide stage for closed-back headphones, though its bass is understated and its build is plastic.

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Mitchell And Johnson GL2

  • Hybrid Electrostatz technology provides electrostatic-like clarity and speed without needing a special amplifier
  • Expansive soundstage and imaging for a closed-back design
  • Natural instrument timbre and clear vocal presence
  • Lightweight and comfortable for long listening sessions
  • Easy to drive directly from smartphones and portable players
  • Real walnut wood earcups provide an elegant aesthetic and natural resonance

What customers don't like about Mitchell And Johnson GL2

  • Mostly plastic build construction in some areas, raising long-term durability concerns
  • Stock earpads may be shallow or uncomfortable for users with larger ears
  • Bass response can feel lightweight or insufficient for 'bass-heavy' genres
  • Stock cable is prone to kinking and the package lacks a hard carrying case
  • Resolution accuracy is sometimes sacrificed for a more 'musical' or fun sound signature
  • Headband size may be too large for some users, leading to a loose fit

Verdict

The Mitchell & Johnson GL2 is a closed-back hybrid headphone that combines a 40mm dynamic driver with a self-biased electret-electrostatic diaphragm, a system known as Hybrid Electrostatz. This design allows the headphones to be driven by standard sources without a dedicated power supply, featuring a 32-ohm impedance, a sound pressure level of 115dB, and an expansive frequency response of 12Hz to 45,000Hz with less than 0.5% total harmonic distortion. Main characteristics include the use of real walnut wood enclosures for natural acoustic resonance and a detachable 1.2m braided cable. Its primary pros are a fast bass attack, an exceptionally natural timbre for strings and vocals, and a wide soundstage for a closed-back model at an accessible price point. However, notable cons include a rolled-off treble, a lack of deep sub-bass impact for electronic genres, and a plastic-heavy frame that some users find less durable or prone to fitting issues.

Compare Mitchell And Johnson GL2 with other products in the Headphones category

1Product to compare no. 1
VS
2Product to compare no. 2
VS
3Product to compare no. 3 (optional)

Graphic comparison of Mitchell And Johnson GL2 and other products in the Headphones category

No results found