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Mixcder HD401 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:16 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Mixcder HD401 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Mixcder HD401
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 77% of models
Score components

80%

5.3

Technical score

20%

7.5

User score

â–¼Worse than 77% of headphones
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 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 73% of models
Score components

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 73%
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 83% of models
Score components

52%

4.7

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

8.3

Design

8%

6.3

Connectivity

6%

6.4

Battery

4%

7.0

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 83%
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

6.2

Number of reviews

â–¼Worse than 76%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Mixcder HD401

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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components:

52%

4.7

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

8.3

Design

8%

6.3

Connectivity

6%

6.4

Battery

4%

7.0

Calls & Controls

5.3
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

6.2

Number of reviews

7.5
Popularity
Popularity
6.2/ 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–² Better than 54% of models
Popularity:
Mixcder HD401 has a popularity score of 6.2 points, which is higher than that of 53.5% of products in this category.
6.2
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components:

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.0
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
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
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
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
Market range: <10 m – >15 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
?
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
16 hours
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 16 hours, lower battery life than 77% of headphones and equal to 2.3% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
2 hours
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 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
yes
This pair of headphones supports quick charge. 67% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
400 mAh
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k 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
Mixcder
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
149 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 149 g, lighter than 70.7% of headphones and equal to 0.2% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Mixcder HD401 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 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
  • Quick charge support
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • 31.7% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (149 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    149 g vs 218 g
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Wind noise reduction
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • 3.6x cheaper
    Mixcder HD401 is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • 31.7% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (149 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    149 g vs 218 g
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Quick charge support
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • NFC pairing
    This pair of headphones supports NFC pairing, the average pair of headphones does not. 11.7% of headphones support NFC pairing.
  • AptX support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX, the average pair of headphones does not. 18.4% of headphones support aptX.
  • 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.
  • Wind noise reduction
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • 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.
  • No passive noise reduction
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 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
  • 14 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (16 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    16 hours vs 30 hours
  • 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
  • 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.
  • No travel bag
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 7.2% 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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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Mixcder HD401
    the average pair of headphones
    Mixcder HD401 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.46 vs 8).
    7.46 vs 8
  • 7.2% 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
    Mixcder HD401
    the average pair of headphones
    Mixcder HD401 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.46 vs 8).
    7.46 vs 8
  • 3.5% worse value for money
    Mixcder HD401 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (7.02 vs 7.3).
    7.02 vs 7.27
  • 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.
  • No travel bag
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • No passive noise reduction
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 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
  • 14 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (16 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    16 hours vs 30 hours
  • 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

Video reviews

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

8.0
EM-Reviews
≈ estimated
19/10/2017
Unboxing and first listen · phone playback test
Verdict
Mixcder HD401 is a good pick for electronic and dance music, less so for listeners who want a flat sound.
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Mixcder HD401

  • Affordable price point for wireless Bluetooth headphones
  • Lightweight and comfortable over-ear design for long listening sessions
  • Solid bass response for rhythmic genres like rock and hip-hop
  • Detachable 3.5mm cable allows for wired use when the battery is low
  • Tactile and easy-to-use control buttons on the ear cup
  • Quick 2-hour charging time for a full battery

What customers don't like about Mixcder HD401

  • Relatively short battery life (approx. 16 hours) compared to newer models
  • Lacks Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and passive noise reduction
  • High frequencies can sound muddy or lack crisp detail
  • Fixed frame design that cannot be folded for more compact storage
  • Outdated Bluetooth version (4.0) results in shorter range and slower pairing
  • Does not include a protective travel bag or case

Verdict

The Mixcder HD401 is an over-ear wireless headset featuring 40mm drivers, a 32-Ohm impedance, and a frequency response range of 20Hz to 20,000Hz. Key characteristics include Bluetooth connectivity with a 400mAh rechargeable battery providing up to 16 hours of playtime and a 2-hour charge time, alongside a detachable cable for optional wired use via a 3.5mm jack. Its main pros are a lightweight, comfortable design with on-device controls and a battery level indicator for convenience. However, it lacks active noise cancellation (ANC), passive noise reduction, and modern features like USB-C charging or folding capabilities.

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