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Sennheiser MX 475 Review | 93 Data compared

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

Sennheiser MX 475 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Sennheiser MX 475
5.3/10

Overall score

Score
5.3/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

80%

4.7

Technical score

20%

7.6

User score

â–¼Worse than 92% of headphones
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 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–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 87%
4.7

Technical score

Technical score
4.7/ 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 97% of models
Score components

52%

4.5

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

6.6

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 97%
7.6

User score

User score
7.6/ 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 71% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

7.1

Number of reviews

â–¼Worse than 71%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Sennheiser MX 475

Technical score
Technical score
4.7/ 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 97% of models
Score components:

52%

4.5

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

6.6

Calls & Controls

4.7
User score
User score
7.6/ 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 71% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

7.1

Number of reviews

7.6
Popularity
Popularity
7.1/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 65% of models
Popularity:
Sennheiser MX 475 has a popularity score of 7.1 points, which is higher than that of 65.4% of products in this category.
7.1
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 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–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components:

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.7
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
15 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 15 mm, smaller driver size than 82.8% of headphones and equal to 0.9% 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
18 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 18 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 49.6% of headphones and equal to 3.6% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% 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
0
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 0 microphones, fewer microphones than 73.2% of headphones and equal to 26.9% 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
N/A
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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
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
Sennheiser
Form factor
in-ear
Weight
12 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 12 g, lighter than 92.7% of headphones and equal to 1.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
N/A
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Sennheiser MX 475 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 94.5% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (12 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    12 g vs 218 g
  • 16 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (118 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    118 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 3.6x cheaper
    Sennheiser MX 475 is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • 15 dB SPL higher sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a higher sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (118 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    118 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 3.6x cheaper
    Sennheiser MX 475 is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • 94.5% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (12 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    12 g vs 218 g
  • 16 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (118 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    118 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 15 dB SPL higher sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a higher sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (118 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    118 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • No passive noise reduction
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 25 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (15 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    15 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.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • 0.2 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.5 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.5 % vs 0.3 %
  • 8.3% worse value for money
    Sennheiser MX 475 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.71 vs 7.3).
    6.71 vs 7.27
  • 5.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 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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    Sennheiser MX 475
    the average pair of headphones
    Sennheiser MX 475 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.61 vs 8).
    7.61 vs 8
  • 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.
  • No passive noise reduction
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 25 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (15 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    15 mm vs 40 mm
  • 0.2 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.5 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.5 % vs 0.3 %
  • 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 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • 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.

Video reviews

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

9.0
casual onion
≈ estimated
31/01/2017
Hands-on review · months of use and value
Verdict
Sennheiser MX 475 is recommended for its price, with good bass and a few cable issues.
8.0
nerv5th
≈ estimated
23/08/2016
Unboxing · first look at the new model
Verdict
Sennheiser MX 475 feels well made and likely to last, though its sound has not been judged yet.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

stephengregsonwood.wordpress.com
15/05/2018
Hands-on review · Earbuds
Verdict
The Sennheiser MX 475 is a good-sounding option for people who won't wear in-ears, but it has no volume control or microphone.
tipsmake.com
Not Dated
Sound review · Earbuds
Verdict
The Sennheiser MX 475 is a detailed, mid-focused earbud for gentle, lyrical music, but bass lovers will find it too soft.
M
maisonadam.ca
12/04/2018
Summary of the review
Review: Sennheiser Wireless Earphones - Watching TV in Total Privacy (Includes MX 475 Test)
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T
tweakers.net
05/03/2014
Summary of the review
Sennheiser MX 475 Black - dusty-2011 - Product reviews
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Sennheiser MX 475

  • Excellent value for money with high-quality sound for its budget price point.
  • Impressive bass response that is deep and powerful without being overwhelming.
  • Clear and detailed mid-range and treble performance compared to bundled earphones.
  • Sturdier, newly designed 3.5mm plug that is more durable than previous models like the MX 470.
  • Lightweight and ergonomic design suitable for travel and exercise.
  • Tactile 'left' side indicator (small bump) helpful for identifying orientation in the dark.
  • Large soundstage and natural dynamics that exceed consumer expectations for the cost.

What customers don't like about Sennheiser MX 475

  • Fit can be problematic; the earbuds are somewhat large and may feel loose or fall out without foam ear pads.
  • Lacks an in-line remote for volume control or managing calls.
  • Minimal passive noise isolation as they are traditional earbuds rather than in-canal monitors.
  • Included foam pads can be thin and may fall off easily, often requiring third-party replacements for better comfort.
  • Sound signature is leaner and more neutral compared to warmer models like the MX 375, which some may find less 'fun'.

Verdict

The Sennheiser MX 475 is a lightweight 12g wired earbud set featuring a frequency response of 18–20,000 Hz, 32-ohm impedance, and a high sound pressure level of 118 dB. Key characteristics include an ergonomic 'old-school' non-canal design, a 1.2m symmetrical cable with a low-profile angled 3.5mm jack, and a tactile bump on the left earpiece for easy identification. Main pros consist of powerful bass response for its size, high volume efficiency without external amplification, and the inclusion of a convenient storage pouch. However, cons include a lack of integrated volume controls or a microphone on most versions, no active noise cancellation, and a right-angled jack that may be incompatible with some bulky phone cases.

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