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Motorola SF200 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Form factor:in-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Motorola SF200 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Motorola SF200
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 79% of models
Score components

80%

5.4

Technical score

20%

6.6

User score

â–¼Worse than 79% of headphones
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 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
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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%
5.4

Technical score

Technical score
5.4/ 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 78% of models
Score components

52%

5.9

Sound

20%

5.0

Features

10%

4.9

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

7.1

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 78%
6.6

User score

User score
6.6/ 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 91% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

User ratings

30%

5.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 91%
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Ranked #1 of 1,029 models in Headphones (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Motorola SF200

Technical score
Technical score
5.4/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components:

52%

5.9

Sound

20%

5.0

Features

10%

4.9

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

7.1

Calls & Controls

5.4
User score
User score
6.6/ 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 91% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

User ratings

30%

5.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.6
Popularity
Popularity
5.3/ 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–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Popularity:
Motorola SF200 has a popularity score of 5.3 points, which is lower than that of 55.5% of products in this category.
5.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 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
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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

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
13 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 13 mm, smaller driver size than 85.7% of headphones and equal to 0.5% 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
8 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 8 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 80.3% of headphones and equal to 2.8% 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
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
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
yes
This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode. 75.2% 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.
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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
Motorola
Form factor
in-ear
Weight
200 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 200 g, lighter than 54.5% of headphones and equal to 1.7% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
N/A
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Motorola SF200 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Ambient sound mode
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • 10 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (8 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    8 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • 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.
  • Water resistance
    This pair of headphones is water resistant, the average pair of headphones is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • 3.6x cheaper
    Motorola SF200 is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • 3.6x cheaper
    Motorola SF200 is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • Water resistance
    This pair of headphones is water resistant, the average pair of headphones is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • 10 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (8 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    8 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • 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.
  • Ambient sound mode
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • 27 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (13 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    13 mm vs 40 mm
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • 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.
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 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.
  • 20.5% lower user score
    User score
    6.6/ 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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    Motorola SF200
    the average pair of headphones
    Motorola SF200 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (6.64 vs 8).
    6.64 vs 8
  • 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.
  • 4.2% worse value for money
    Motorola SF200 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.98 vs 7.3).
    6.98 vs 7.27
  • 20.5% lower user score
    User score
    6.6/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Motorola SF200
    the average pair of headphones
    Motorola SF200 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (6.64 vs 8).
    6.64 vs 8
  • 4.2% worse value for money
    Motorola SF200 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.98 vs 7.3).
    6.98 vs 7.27
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 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.
  • 27 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (13 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    13 mm vs 40 mm
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 5 older release date
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2011 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    2011 vs 2016

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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cnet.com
16/03/2012
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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 Motorola SF200

  • Secure sports fit with over-ear hooks to prevent earbuds from falling out during exercise.
  • Integrated in-line control panel for easy volume and playback management.
  • Built-in microphone allowing the device to be used as a headset for hands-free calls.
  • Sweat and water resistance, making them suitable for intense workouts.
  • Passive noise reduction provided by a tight acoustic seal.
  • Included travel bag/pouch for safe transportation.

What customers don't like about Motorola SF200

  • Wired 3.5mm connection may be inconvenient for users preferring wireless Bluetooth freedom.
  • Audio quality is generally described as basic, lacking the depth or clarity of audiophile-grade models.
  • Passive noise isolation can be limiting in very loud environments compared to active noise cancellation (ANC).
  • Availability may be limited as it is an older model in Motorola's audio lineup.

Verdict

The Motorola SF200 is a lightweight, wired in-ear sports headset featuring an around-the-ear secure fit and 13mm dynamic drivers for enhanced audio performance. It utilizes a 3.5mm gold-plated connector for broad compatibility and includes sweat-resistant materials, a built-in microphone for hands-free calls, and high-quality passive noise isolation. Key pros include its stable fit for active use, a frequency response range of 20Hz to 20kHz, and an included travel pouch, though some users find the cable can be prone to tangling and the lack of advanced digital features like active noise cancellation may be a drawback for modern listeners.

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