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Monster Dna On Ear Headphone Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£120Form factor:on-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Monster Dna On Ear Headphone Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Monster Dna On Ear Headphone
6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 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–² Better than 50% of models
Score components

80%

5.7

Technical score

20%

8.1

User score

â–²Better than 50% of headphones
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 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 51% of models
Score components

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 51%
5.7

Technical score

Technical score
5.7/ 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 61% of models
Score components

52%

5.9

Sound

20%

5.3

Features

10%

6.7

Design

8%

4.1

Connectivity

6%

4.6

Battery

4%

7.8

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 61%
8.1

User score

User score
8.1/ 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–² Better than 72% of models
Score components

70%

8.3

User ratings

30%

7.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 72%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Monster Dna On Ear Headphone

Technical score
Technical score
5.7/ 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 61% of models
Score components:

52%

5.9

Sound

20%

5.3

Features

10%

6.7

Design

8%

4.1

Connectivity

6%

4.6

Battery

4%

7.8

Calls & Controls

5.7
User score
User score
8.1/ 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–² Better than 72% of models
Score components

70%

8.3

User ratings

30%

7.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.1
Popularity
Popularity
7.7/ 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–² Better than 73% of models
Popularity:
Monster Dna On Ear Headphone has a popularity score of 7.7 points, which is higher than that of 72.9% of products in this category.
7.7
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 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 51% of models
Score components:

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

7.3
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
22 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 22 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 98.2% of headphones and equal to 0.2% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
?
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
yes
This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone. 86.5% 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
yes
This pair of headphones works with a companion app. 78.4% 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
Monster
Form factor
on-ear
Weight
277 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 277 g, heavier than 72.7% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Monster Dna On Ear Headphone vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Companion app support
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 3 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • AptX support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX, the average pair of headphones does not. 18.4% of headphones support aptX.
  • 20x higher input power handling
    This pair of headphones has a higher max input power than the average pair of headphones (2000 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
    2,000 mW vs 100 mW
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 3 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 20x higher input power handling
    This pair of headphones has a higher max input power than the average pair of headphones (2000 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
    2,000 mW vs 100 mW
  • 2,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 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.
  • AptX support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX, the average pair of headphones does not. 18.4% of headphones support aptX.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Boom microphone included
    This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone, the average pair of headphones does not. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
  • Companion app support
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • 2.7 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (3 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    3 % vs 0.3 %
  • 27.1% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (277 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    277 g vs 218 g
  • 4 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (22 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    22 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.
  • 1.5 dB looser channel balance
    This pair of headphones has a higher channel balance tolerance than the average pair of headphones (2 dB vs 0.5 dB). The average headphones have channel balance tolerance of 0.5 dB.
    2 dB vs 0.5 dB
  • 4 older release date
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2012 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    September 2012
    2012 vs 2016
  • 27.1% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (277 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    277 g vs 218 g
  • 2.7 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (3 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    3 % vs 0.3 %
  • 4 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (22 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    22 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 1.5 dB looser channel balance
    This pair of headphones has a higher channel balance tolerance than the average pair of headphones (2 dB vs 0.5 dB). The average headphones have channel balance tolerance of 0.5 dB.
    2 dB vs 0.5 dB
  • 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.
  • 4 older release date
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2012 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    September 2012
    2012 vs 2016

Video reviews

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

8.0
Omar Correa
≈ estimated
04/06/2014
Full review · build, comfort and sound impressions
Verdict
Monster DNA On-Ear is solid, comfortable and well balanced for the money; decent rather than excellent, but worth checking out.
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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 Monster Dna On Ear Headphone

  • Excellent sound quality with clear mids and highs
  • Stylish and unique triangular design with multiple color options
  • Dual audio ports allow for 'daisy-chaining' to share music with friends
  • Tangle-free, removable flat cables (includes one with inline mic/remote)
  • Effective passive noise isolation for an on-ear design
  • Durable build quality with a sturdy, foldable frame
  • Lightweight and stays secure during activities like exercising

What customers don't like about Monster Dna On Ear Headphone

  • Can become uncomfortable or cause ear soreness after extended use (2+ hours)
  • Sound can distort or vibrate at very high volumes, especially with deep bass
  • Glossy exterior finish is a 'fingerprint magnet'
  • The iOS-specific inline remote may have limited functionality on Android/Windows devices
  • Some users find the original retail price high compared to competitors
  • Only includes a soft carrying pouch instead of a hard shell case

Verdict

The Monster DNA On-Ear headphones feature a distinctive triangular supra-aural design equipped with dynamic neodymium magnets and a frequency response of 20Hz–22kHz. These wired headphones weigh approximately 0.61 lbs and boast 'MusicShare' dual 3.5mm input jacks for daisy-chaining multiple pairs, alongside advanced passive noise-isolating cushions. Key pros include a lightweight, foldable frame, tangle-free detachable cables with iOS-compatible ControlTalk remotes, and a well-balanced 'Pure Monster Sound' profile that avoids over-exaggerated bass. However, notable cons include audio distortion and muddiness at high volumes, limited remote functionality on non-Apple devices, and potential physical discomfort or ear sweating during listening sessions exceeding two hours.

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