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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£110
  • Avg. price in US: ~$100
  • Form factor: over-ear
  • Connectivity: wireless
  • Battery life: 40 hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): yes

Monoprice BT 600ANC review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

6.7

Overall score

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 components:

80.0%

6.7

Technical Score

20.0%

?

User score

Good
6.7

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

7.8

Sound

20.0%

3.9

Features

10.0%

6.6

Design

8.0%

6.2

Connectivity

6.0%

5.9

Battery

4.0%

7.7

Calls & Controls

Good
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User score

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 components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 7.1
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    9.0

    Audio latency

    25.0%

    1.0

    Low-latency game mode

    20.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    12.0%

    10

    Noise-canceling microphone

    8.0%

    6.5

    Battery life

  • 8.0
    Travel

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    Active noise cancellation (ANC)

    24.0%

    6.5

    Battery life

    18.0%

    3.5

    Weight

    16.0%

    10

    Multipoint support

    14.0%

    10

    Ambient sound mode

  • 8.2
    Calls

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    Noise-canceling microphone

    24.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    18.0%

    10

    Multipoint support

    16.0%

    6.5

    Battery life

    14.0%

    1.0

    Companion app

  • 4.3
    Workout

    Score components:

    28.0%

    3.5

    Weight

    24.0%

    1.0

    Water resistance

    20.0%

    4.0

    IP rating

    16.0%

    6.5

    Battery life

    12.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

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Verdict

The Monoprice BT-600ANC is a budget-friendly over-ear headset featuring 40mm neodymium drivers and advanced Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation capable of reducing ambient noise by up to 35dB. It offers robust connectivity with Bluetooth 5.0 and support for high-quality codecs including Qualcomm aptX HD, AAC, and SBC, alongside multipoint pairing for two devices. Its standout characteristics include an impressive battery life of up to 40 hours (25 hours with ANC enabled), comfortable protein leather earpads, and a highly portable foldable design. Main pros are its exceptional noise-cancelling performance for the price, premium codec support, and long-lasting playback. However, notable cons include a lack of a companion app for EQ adjustments, finicky touch controls that can be prone to accidental activation, and a plastic-heavy build that some users find less durable over time.

Technical Specifications of Monoprice BT 600ANC

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

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Sound

20.0%

?

Features

10.0%

?

Design

8.0%

?

Connectivity

6.0%

?

Battery

4.0%

?

Calls & Controls

6.7
Monoprice BT 600ANC has a technical score of 6.67 points, which is higher than that of 78.6% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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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.
1.0
Monoprice BT 600ANC has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 72.7% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

6.7

Overall score

40.0%

9.9

Price

7.6
Monoprice BT 600ANC has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.6 points, which is higher than 76.6% of products in this category.
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

yes
Monoprice BT 600ANC supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
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

40 mm
Monoprice BT 600ANC uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.2% of headphones and equal to 53.6% of headphones.
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

1
Monoprice BT 600ANC uses 1 drivers, equal to 96% of headphones.
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

20 Hz
Monoprice BT 600ANC reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.6% of headphones and equal to 47.5% of headphones.
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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

yes
Monoprice BT 600ANC supports a noise-canceling microphone. 54.5% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
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

yes
Monoprice BT 600ANC is headset-ready, 84.7% is not. 15.3% of headphones can be used as headsets.
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

1
Monoprice BT 600ANC has 1 microphones, more microphones than 25.9% of headphones and equal to 52.2% of headphones.
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

no
Monoprice BT 600ANC does not include a boom microphone. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.
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
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

wireless
Monoprice BT 600ANC supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 52.6% of headphones and equal to 47.4% of headphones.
supports both wireless and wired connectivity.
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

5.0
Monoprice BT 600ANC uses Bluetooth version 5.0, newer Bluetooth version than 70.9% of headphones and equal to 13% of headphones.
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

10 m
Monoprice BT 600ANC offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.6% of headphones and equal to 79.9% of headphones.
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

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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

yes
Monoprice BT 600ANC supports multipoint. 35% of headphones support multipoint.
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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

yes
Monoprice BT 600ANC supports ambient sound mode. 23.2% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
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

no
Monoprice BT 600ANC does not support EQ customization. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
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

no
Monoprice BT 600ANC does not work with a companion app. 44.4% of headphones support companion apps.
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

yes
Monoprice BT 600ANC supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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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

40 hours
Monoprice BT 600ANC offers battery life of 40 hours, higher battery life than 62.5% of headphones and equal to 4.8% of headphones.
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

25 hours
Monoprice BT 600ANC offers battery life with ANC of 25 hours, lower battery life with ANC than 61.4% of headphones and equal to 4% of headphones.
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

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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

no
Monoprice BT 600ANC does not support quick charging. 69.1% of headphones support quick charge.
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

500 mAh
Monoprice BT 600ANC has a battery capacity of 500 mAh, lower battery capacity than 55.9% of headphones and equal to 9.3% of headphones.
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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

Monoprice
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

over-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

289 g
Monoprice BT 600ANC weighs 289 g, heavier than 77.3% of headphones and equal to 0.3% of headphones.
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

closed-back
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

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Monoprice BT 600ANC vs the average headphone

  • Active noise cancellation
    Monoprice BT 600ANC supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
    What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
    When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

    Importance: HIGH

    Monoprice BT 600ANC supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Monoprice BT 600ANC offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    supports both wireless and wired 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

    Monoprice BT 600ANC offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.wireless vs wired
  • Clear call microphone
    Monoprice BT 600ANC offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
    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

    Monoprice BT 600ANC offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    Monoprice BT 600ANC includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
    What it is: Physical controls available directly on headphones
    When it matters: When you need playback, volume, or call controls to be easy to reach without pulling out your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Monoprice BT 600ANC includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • Foldable design
    Monoprice BT 600ANC has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
    What it is: Earcups or headband can fold for compact storage
    When it matters: When you travel often and want easier storage in a bag.

    Importance: LOW

    Monoprice BT 600ANC has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
  • USB-C charging
    Monoprice BT 600ANC uses USB-C charging, the average headphone does not. 29.4% of headphones use USB Type-C.
    What it is: Uses USB-C connector for charging or data
    When it matters: When you want to charge with the same cable family used by your phone, tablet, laptop, or other daily devices.

    Importance: LOW

    Monoprice BT 600ANC uses USB-C charging, the average headphone does not. 29.4% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • Sidetone support
    Monoprice BT 600ANC supports sidetone, the average headphone does not. 29.7% of headphones support sidetone.
    What it is: Lets users hear their own voice during calls
    When it matters: When long calls matter and you do not want to sound unnaturally loud in your own ears while speaking.

    Importance: LOW

    Monoprice BT 600ANC supports sidetone, the average headphone does not. 29.7% of headphones support sidetone.
  • Quick mic mute
    Monoprice BT 600ANC 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

    Monoprice BT 600ANC includes a quick mic mute, the average headphone does not. 33.5% of headphones support a mute function.
  • Foldable design
    Monoprice BT 600ANC has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
  • Active noise cancellation
    Monoprice BT 600ANC supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • USB-C charging
    Monoprice BT 600ANC uses USB-C charging, the average headphone does not. 29.4% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • 10 hours longer battery life
    Monoprice BT 600ANC has a higher battery life than the average headphone (40 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Monoprice BT 600ANC has a rechargeable battery, the average headphone does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Monoprice BT 600ANC offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
  • Clear call microphone
    Monoprice BT 600ANC offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    Monoprice BT 600ANC includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • Sidetone support
    Monoprice BT 600ANC supports sidetone, the average headphone does not. 29.7% of headphones support sidetone.
  • Quick mic mute
    Monoprice BT 600ANC includes a quick mic mute, the average headphone does not. 33.5% of headphones support a mute function.

Total
Design
Sound
Battery
Connectivity
Calls & Controls
  • 32.6% higher weight
    Monoprice BT 600ANC is heavier than the average headphone (289 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Monoprice BT 600ANC has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
  • 2 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Monoprice BT 600ANC has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
  • 95% lower input power handling
    Monoprice BT 600ANC has a lower max input power than the average headphone (5 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
  • 5 hours shorter ANC battery life
    Monoprice BT 600ANC has a lower battery life with ANC than the average headphone (25 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
  • 16.7% lower battery capacity
    Monoprice BT 600ANC has a lower battery capacity than the average headphone (500 mAh vs 600 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 600 mAh.
  • 32.6% higher weight
    Monoprice BT 600ANC is heavier than the average headphone (289 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    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

    Monoprice BT 600ANC is heavier than the average headphone (289 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.289 g vs 218 g
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Monoprice BT 600ANC 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

    Monoprice BT 600ANC 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
  • 4.65x less popular
    Monoprice BT 600ANC is less popular than the average headphone (1.00 vs 4.646).
    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.
    Monoprice BT 600ANC is less popular than the average headphone (1.00 vs 4.646).1 vs 4.65
  • 2 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Monoprice BT 600ANC has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (100 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

    Monoprice BT 600ANC has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 5 hours shorter ANC battery life
    Monoprice BT 600ANC has a lower battery life with ANC than the average headphone (25 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    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

    Monoprice BT 600ANC has a lower battery life with ANC than the average headphone (25 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.25 hours vs 30 hours
  • 16.7% lower battery capacity
    Monoprice BT 600ANC has a lower battery capacity than the average headphone (500 mAh vs 600 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 600 mAh.
    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

    Monoprice BT 600ANC has a lower battery capacity than the average headphone (500 mAh vs 600 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 600 mAh.500 mAh vs 600 mAh
  • 95% lower input power handling
    Monoprice BT 600ANC has a lower max input power than the average headphone (5 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
    What it is: Maximum input power the drivers can safely handle
    When it matters: When you pair the headphones with stronger sources or dedicated gear.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=300 mW

    Monoprice BT 600ANC has a lower max input power than the average headphone (5 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.5 mW vs 100 mW
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What customers like about Monoprice BT 600ANC?

  • Excellent active noise cancellation (ANC) that punches well above its price point
  • Highly affordable for the feature set offered
  • Extremely comfortable for long listening sessions with plush padding
  • Impressive battery life of up to 40 hours (25-30 hours with ANC active)
  • Supports multiple high-quality codecs including aptX HD and AAC
  • Includes a high-quality hardshell travel case and accessories
  • Features Bluetooth multipoint for connecting to two devices simultaneously

What customers dislike about Monoprice BT 600ANC?

  • No companion app for EQ adjustment or firmware updates
  • Touch controls can be finicky or non-responsive at times
  • Build quality uses mostly plastic, leading to concerns about long-term durability and hinges
  • ANC cannot be used when the headphones are used in wired mode
  • Sound signature is heavily sculpted (bassy/bright) and lacks a transparent midrange
  • Microphone quality is average and can struggle in noisy environments
  • No on-head sensor for automatic play/pause when removed

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