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Nokia Purity Pro Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£260Form factor:on-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:24 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):yes

Nokia Purity Pro 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 Purity Pro
7.5/10

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 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 83% of models
Score components

80%

7.5

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–²Better than 83% of headphones
8.0

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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

â–²Better than 78%
7.5

Technical score

Technical score
7.5/ 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 84% of models
Score components

52%

8.6

Sound

20%

5.9

Features

10%

6.7

Design

8%

5.9

Connectivity

6%

5.4

Battery

4%

9.1

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 84%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £260
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Nokia Purity Pro

Technical score
Technical score
7.5/ 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–² Better than 84% of models
Score components:

52%

8.6

Sound

20%

5.9

Features

10%

6.7

Design

8%

5.9

Connectivity

6%

5.4

Battery

4%

9.1

Calls & Controls

7.5
User score
User score
8.0/ 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 58% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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 99% of models
Popularity:
Nokia Purity Pro has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 73.4% of products in this category.
1.0
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%

7.5

Overall score

30%

9.2

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
5
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 5 microphones, more microphones than 93.2% of headphones and equal to 2.8% 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
3
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 3, newer Bluetooth version than 55.5% of headphones and equal to 1.7% 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
250 ms
Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 250 ms, higher audio latency than 93% of headphones and equal to 3.2% of headphones.
Multipoint support
yes
This pair of headphones supports multipoint. 69.4% 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
yes
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
24 hours
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 24 hours, lower battery life than 58.8% of headphones and equal to 3.3% 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
yes
This pair of headphones supports quick charge. 67% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
650 mAh
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 650 mAh, higher battery capacity than 61.9% of headphones and equal to 2% of headphones.
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Brand name
Nokia
Form factor
on-ear
Weight
284 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 284 g, heavier than 75.5% of headphones and equal to 0.2% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Nokia Purity Pro 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.
  • Spatial audio support
    This pair of headphones supports spatial audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 15.9% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • 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.
  • Multipoint support
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • Wear detection
    This pair of headphones supports wear detection, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.6% of headphones support in/on-ear detection.
  • 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.
  • AptX Adaptive support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Adaptive, the average pair of headphones does not. 6.7% of headphones support aptX Adaptive.
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 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.
  • Spatial audio support
    This pair of headphones supports spatial audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 15.9% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • 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.
  • Multipoint support
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • 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 Adaptive support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Adaptive, the average pair of headphones does not. 6.7% of headphones support aptX Adaptive.
  • AptX Lossless support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Lossless, the average pair of headphones does not. 4.8% of headphones support aptX Lossless.
  • AAC codec support
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • LHDC support
    This pair of headphones supports LHDC, the average pair of headphones does not. 2.1% of headphones support LHDC.
  • 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.
  • Multipoint connections
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint connections, while the average pair of headphones does not. 30.2% of headphones support multipoint connections.
    supports multipoint for up to 2 devices.
  • 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 more microphones
    This pair of headphones has more microphones than the average pair of headphones (5 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    5 vs 1
  • 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.
  • Sidetone support
    This pair of headphones supports sidetone, the average pair of headphones does not. 25.3% of headphones support sidetone.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Wear detection
    This pair of headphones supports wear detection, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.6% of headphones support in/on-ear detection.
  • 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
  • 100 ms higher audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (250 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    250 ms vs 150 ms
  • 30.3% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (284 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    284 g vs 218 g
  • 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
  • 5.87x less popular
    Nokia Purity Pro is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 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
  • 2.89x more expensive
    Nokia Purity Pro is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£260 vs £90).
    £260 vs £90
  • 6 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (24 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    24 hours vs 30 hours
  • 5.87x less popular
    Nokia Purity Pro is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 2.89x more expensive
    Nokia Purity Pro is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£260 vs £90).
    £260 vs £90
  • 30.3% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (284 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    284 g vs 218 g
  • 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
  • 6 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (24 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    24 hours vs 30 hours
  • 100 ms higher audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (250 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    250 ms vs 150 ms
  • 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

9.0
JuanBagnell
≈ estimated
01/12/2013
Hands-on review · sound, features and use with rock, electronica and movies
Verdict
Nokia Purity Pro is a clear yes for most listeners, offering wired and wireless use and a bass-heavy sound.
9.0
GadgetsToUse
≈ estimated
20/08/2013
Unboxing and full review · sound, design and noise cancelling
Verdict
Nokia Purity Pro is recommended overall for its sound and design, though the price is on the high side.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

cnet.com
08/02/2013
Hands-on review · Wireless noise cancelling headphones
Verdict
The Nokia Purity Pro suits smartphone owners who want noise cancelling and wireless sound, though it has no companion app for control.
windowscentral.com
07/07/2013
Hands-on review · Windows Phone headphones
Verdict
The Nokia Purity Pro suits Windows Phone owners who want hands-free voice commands and strong sound, but buyers chasing the best sound for money should look elsewhere.
mobilenova.wordpress.com
09/11/2014
Long-term review · Bluetooth headphones
Verdict
The Nokia Purity Pro is a feature-packed wireless pair that ends cable tangles, but it is hard to find now and looks loud in bright colours.
gadgetguy.com.au
21/06/2013
Hands-on review · Wireless headphones
Verdict
The Nokia Purity Pro suits smartphone owners who want easy pairing, automatic power and a bold look, though its bass is heavy.
computerbild.de
28/02/2014
Group test · Bluetooth headphones
Verdict
The Nokia Purity Pro is a striking, comfortable Bluetooth pair with punchy bass like Beats, though its price is steep and a cheaper rival sounds more balanced.
tchgdns.de
02/09/2013
Hands-on test · On-ear wireless headphones
Verdict
The Nokia Purity Pro is a comfortable, clear-sounding on-ear pair with long battery life, a strong wireless pick for fans of the big over-ear style.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Nokia Purity Pro

  • Long battery life, often exceeding 24 hours of playback
  • Convenient automatic power on/off feature when unfolding/folding the headset
  • Effortless pairing via integrated NFC technology
  • Effective Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) that activates automatically
  • Comfortable over-ear design with generous padding
  • Strong bass response suitable for modern music genres
  • Versatile connectivity options including Bluetooth and a 3.5mm wired backup

What customers don't like about Nokia Purity Pro

  • High initial retail price compared to competitors
  • Poor microphone quality, with callers reporting muffled or distant voices
  • Earcups can become uncomfortably warm during long listening sessions
  • Lacks a dedicated companion app for advanced EQ or settings control
  • Build materials are primarily plastic rather than premium metal
  • Full feature set (like specific remote controls) is often optimized strictly for Windows Phone devices
  • Potential long-term reliability issues, such as charging failures reported by some users

Verdict

The Nokia Purity Pro (BH-940) by Monster is a premium over-ear wireless headset featuring 40mm drivers, Bluetooth connectivity with aptX and AAC support, and integrated NFC for one-tap pairing. It stands out with its folding mechanism that automatically powers the device on or off and capacitive sensors that activate Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) only when worn. Key pros include an impressive 24-hour battery life, well-balanced audio with powerful bass, and a comfortable 284g build made from high-quality scratch-resistant materials. However, notable cons include a bulky plastic-heavy design that can cause ears to get warm during use, a microphone that tends to pick up excessive ambient noise, and the lack of a dedicated companion app for custom sound tuning.

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