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Nokia E1200 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£55Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:40 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):yes

Nokia E1200 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Nokia E1200
7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components

80%

7.0

Technical score

20%

7.8

User score

â–²Better than 77% of headphones
8.0

Value for money

Value for money
8.0/ 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–² Better than 78% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 78%
7.0

Technical score

Technical score
7.0/ 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–² Better than 77% of models
Score components

52%

8.3

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.7

Design

8%

5.6

Connectivity

6%

5.3

Battery

4%

7.8

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 77%
7.8

User score

User score
7.8/ 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 65% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

5.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 65%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Nokia E1200

Technical score
Technical score
7.0/ 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–² Better than 77% of models
Score components:

52%

8.3

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.7

Design

8%

5.6

Connectivity

6%

5.3

Battery

4%

7.8

Calls & Controls

7.0
User score
User score
7.8/ 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 65% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

5.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.8
Popularity
Popularity
5.5/ 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 54% of models
Popularity:
Nokia E1200 has a popularity score of 5.5 points, which is lower than that of 53.4% of products in this category.
5.5
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 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–² Better than 78% of models
Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

8.0
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% 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
yes
This pair of headphones supports a noise-canceling microphone. 61.1% 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
5
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 5, newer Bluetooth version than 70.9% of headphones and equal to 13.1% 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
145 ms
Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 145 ms, lower audio latency than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 0.3% of headphones.
Multipoint support
?
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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
40 hours
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 40 hours, higher battery life than 62.7% of headphones and equal to 4.8% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
24 hours
Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life with ANC of 24 hours, lower battery life with ANC than 65.4% of headphones and equal to 3.5% of headphones.
Charging time
3 hours
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 3 hours to charge, higher charging time than 66.7% of headphones and equal to 20.8% of headphones.
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
500 mAh
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 500 mAh, lower battery capacity than 55.3% of headphones and equal to 9.4% of headphones.
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Brand name
Nokia
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
197 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 197 g, lighter than 56.9% of headphones and equal to 0.2% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Nokia E1200 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Active noise cancellation
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • 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
  • Clear call microphone
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • 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.
  • 4 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (106 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    106 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 10 hours longer battery life
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery life than the average pair of headphones (40 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    40 hours vs 30 hours
  • Water resistance
    This pair of headphones is water resistant, the average pair of headphones is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Water resistance
    This pair of headphones is water resistant, the average pair of headphones is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • 9.6% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (197 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    197 g vs 218 g
  • Active noise cancellation
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • 4 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (106 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    106 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 10 hours longer battery life
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery life than the average pair of headphones (40 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    40 hours vs 30 hours
  • 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
  • Clear call microphone
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • 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.
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    3 hours vs 2 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
  • 6 hours shorter ANC battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (24 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    24 hours vs 30 hours
  • 13.8% lower battery capacity
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (500 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    500 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • 2.9% lower user score
    User score
    7.8/ 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
    Nokia E1200
    the average pair of headphones
    Nokia E1200 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.77 vs 8).
    7.77 vs 8
  • 2.9% lower user score
    User score
    7.8/ 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
    Nokia E1200
    the average pair of headphones
    Nokia E1200 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.77 vs 8).
    7.77 vs 8
  • 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
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    3 hours vs 2 hours
  • 6 hours shorter ANC battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (24 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    24 hours vs 30 hours
  • 13.8% lower battery capacity
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (500 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    500 mAh vs 580 mAh

Video reviews

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

8.0
BLOKEPRIME
≈ estimated
11/12/2022
Hands-on review · comfort, sound and battery impressions
Verdict
Nokia E1200 is a great pick for the price, though noise cancelling is weaker and sound leaks in quiet places.
8.0
DrNokia @TheOriginal
≈ estimated
27/02/2022
Unboxing and first look · ANC, comfort and audio impressions
Verdict
Nokia E1200 is a compelling budget ANC headphone, though it lacks ambient mode and app controls.
6.0
Bayu Hiu
≈ estimated
18/02/2023
Audio test · measurements compared with another headset
Verdict
Nokia E1200 is a fair performer overall, with strong bass but recessed vocals and midrange.
7.0
Gogetyours Reviews
✓ explicit
20/03/2022
Hands-on test · sound, comfort and microphone checks
Verdict
Nokia E1200 is comfortable and functional for its price, but the mic is weak and the sound feels flat without bass boost.
8.0
GontaGantiHape
≈ estimated
22/03/2021
Hands-on review · comfort, sound, bass mode and mic test
Verdict
Nokia E1200 is a solid pick for entertainment, with good comfort and connection, though not for monitoring work.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

techadvisor.com
31/01/2022
Hands-on review · Budget Bluetooth headphones
Verdict
The Nokia E1200 is a budget pair with long battery life and punchy sound for pop, though its cheap build and lack of noise cancelling hold it back.
gadgetbytenepal.com
21/06/2021
Long-term test · Budget Bluetooth headphones
Verdict
The Nokia E1200 is a light, foldable budget pair that suits casual listening and podcasts, though its Bluetooth lag rules out competitive gaming.
bigtechquestion.com
05/02/2021
Hands-on test · Comfortable budget cans
Verdict
The Nokia E1200 is a comfortable pair with excellent battery life and decent sound that's hard to beat on budget Bluetooth, though callers struggle to hear you.

Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about Nokia E1200

  • Excellent battery life, often lasting up to 40-50 hours on a single charge
  • Lightweight and foldable design for easy portability and travel
  • Strong and stable Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity with minimal dropouts
  • Good value for money as a budget-friendly wireless option
  • Includes a 3.5mm auxiliary jack for wired listening when the battery is low
  • Respectable sound quality for mid-heavy content like podcasts and pop music
  • Effective passive noise isolation due to the tight over-ear seal

What customers don't like about Nokia E1200

  • Uses an outdated Micro-USB charging port instead of USB-C (for the base model)
  • Can become uncomfortable or warm during long listening sessions due to clamping force
  • Bass boost mode often sounds muddy or overpowers the treble and mids
  • Significant audio latency makes them unsuitable for competitive wireless gaming
  • Lack of a companion app means EQ settings and controls cannot be customized
  • Built-in microphone quality is average and can lack clarity for professional calls
  • Physical buttons can feel cheap and occasionally confusing to distinguish by touch

Verdict

The Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1200 are budget-friendly, over-ear circumaural headphones featuring 40mm dynamic drivers that deliver a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz and a sensitivity of 106dB. Key characteristics include a lightweight 197g foldable design with anodised aluminium matte covers, soft PU leather earpads, and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity alongside a 3.5mm auxiliary input. Its primary pros are an exceptional battery life of up to 40 hours from a 500mAh cell, stable wireless performance, and a dedicated bass boost mode for enhanced low-end response. However, notable cons include the use of an outdated Micro-USB charging port with a slow 3-hour charge time, potential discomfort during long sessions due to a firm clamping force, and high audio latency that makes them unsuitable for competitive gaming.

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