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Soul Electronics Combat Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:8 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

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

Soul Electronics Combat
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–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Score components

80%

5.9

Technical score

20%

7.2

User score

â–¼Worse than 53% 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 51%
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 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–² Better than 51% of models
Score components

52%

5.9

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.3

Design

8%

7.9

Connectivity

6%

3.9

Battery

4%

8.2

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 51%
7.2

User score

User score
7.2/ 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 81% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

User ratings

30%

6.2

Number of reviews

â–¼Worse than 81%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Soul Electronics Combat

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 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–² Better than 51% of models
Score components:

52%

5.9

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.3

Design

8%

7.9

Connectivity

6%

3.9

Battery

4%

8.2

Calls & Controls

5.9
User score
User score
7.2/ 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 81% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

User ratings

30%

6.2

Number of reviews

7.2
Popularity
Popularity
6.2/ 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 54% of models
Popularity:
Soul Electronics Combat has a popularity score of 6.2 points, which is higher than that of 53.5% of products in this category.
6.2
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%

10

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
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
4
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 4, newer Bluetooth version than 57.3% of headphones and equal to 4.9% 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
40 ms
Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 40 ms, lower audio latency than 77.2% of headphones and equal to 14.6% of headphones.
Multipoint support
yes
This pair of headphones supports multipoint. 69.4% 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
yes
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
8 hours
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 8 hours, lower battery life than 93.7% of headphones and equal to 4% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
yes
This pair of headphones supports quick charge. 67% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
300 mAh
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 300 mAh, lower battery capacity than 83.5% of headphones and equal to 6.4% of headphones.
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Brand name
Soul
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
236 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 236 g, heavier than 56.5% of headphones and equal to 0.2% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Soul Electronics Combat vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Multipoint support
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • 110 ms lower audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a lower audio latency than the average pair of headphones (40 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    40 ms vs 150 ms
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Quick charge support
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • 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.
  • 2.57x cheaper
    Soul Electronics Combat is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£35 vs £90).
    £35 vs £90
  • 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.
  • Better IP rating
    This pair of headphones has a better IP rating than the average pair of headphones (IPX5 vs none). The average headphones have an IP rating of none.
    IPX5 vs none
  • Quick charge support
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • 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.
  • 110 ms lower audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a lower audio latency than the average pair of headphones (40 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    40 ms vs 150 ms
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • AAC codec support
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • AptX support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX, the average pair of headphones does not. 18.4% of headphones support aptX.
  • Fast pairing support
    This pair of headphones supports fast pairing, the average pair of headphones does not. 14% of headphones support fast pairing.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 9 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (93 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    93 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 22 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (8 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    8 hours vs 30 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
  • 48.3% lower battery capacity
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (300 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    300 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • 10.9% lower user score
    User score
    7.2/ 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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Soul Electronics Combat
    the average pair of headphones
    Soul Electronics Combat has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.21 vs 8).
    7.21 vs 8
  • 8.3% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (236 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    236 g vs 218 g
  • 10.9% lower user score
    User score
    7.2/ 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
    Soul Electronics Combat
    the average pair of headphones
    Soul Electronics Combat has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.21 vs 8).
    7.21 vs 8
  • 8.3% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (236 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    236 g vs 218 g
  • 9 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (93 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    93 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 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
  • 22 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (8 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    8 hours vs 30 hours
  • 48.3% lower battery capacity
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (300 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    300 mAh vs 580 mAh

Video reviews

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

8.0
Omar Correa
≈ estimated
27/02/2015
Hands-on review · gym and treadmill use
Verdict
Soul Electronics Combat is pricey, but worth it for durable, sweat-resistant over-ear workout headphones; its sound is not audiophile-grade.
9.0
DansTube.TV
≈ estimated
28/04/2014
Hands-on review · over a month of workout use
Verdict
Soul Electronics Combat is sweat-resistant, practical workout headphones with clear sound; a great pick if you like the look.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

bustedwallet.com
04/11/2013
Real-world test · Workout headphones
Verdict
The Soul Combat+ stays firmly in place during exercise and gives strong bass, but its distant, tinny highs make it a poor choice for seated listening.
C
consumerreports.org
Date not specified
Summary of the review
SOUL Electronics Combat+ Headphone Review 💡 Note on Model Name: Soul Electronics markets this specific over-ear model as the Combat+ (or Combat Plus)...
mmamania.com
25/10/2013
Personal review · Gym headphones
Verdict
The Soul Combat+ is a bass-rich, sweat-resistant headphone that stays put during heavy training, suiting outdoor use like hiking and biking more than gym work.
maclife.de
03/08/2015
Hands-on test · Sports over-ears
Verdict
The Soul COMBAT+ is a very light, secure-fitting over-ear headphone for running and training, with bass-heavy sound that suits gym music but needs an equaliser for mellower listening.
audiovision.de
27/05/2016
Hands-on test · Over-ear sports headphones
Verdict
The Soul COMBAT+ is a fun, loud, bass-heavy over-ear headphone that sits firmly and comfortably, though its warm sound blurs fine details.
H
hifi.nl
09/11/2018
Summary of the review
Argon Audio Pop and Argon Audio Soul Review: Great Bluetooth for a Small Price
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Soul Electronics Combat

  • Secure and stable fit, specifically designed to stay in place during high-intensity workouts and jogging
  • Sweat-resistant construction with materials designed for athletic use
  • Interchangeable ear pads, including a breathable mesh option for gym sessions and memory foam for comfort
  • Strong bass response that complements energetic music genres like hip-hop and pop
  • Durable build quality featuring aluminum hinges and a rugged, foldable design
  • Includes a high-quality semi-hard carrying case for safe transport

What customers don't like about Soul Electronics Combat

  • Sound signature is heavily bass-biased, often leading to muffled or recessed mids and highs
  • Can become uncomfortable or create excessive pressure on the head during extended listening sessions
  • Wired design (original version) may feel restrictive compared to wireless alternatives
  • High retail price point relative to the overall audio performance
  • Earpads can get hot and sweaty after prolonged use, despite breathable features

Verdict

The Soul Electronics Combat (Combat+) is a high-performance over-ear sport headphone specifically engineered for intense athletic use, featuring sweat-resistant materials, a secure compression fit, and an frequency response range of 20Hz to 20kHz with 42 Ohms impedance. Key characteristics include a lightweight 236g design, interchangeable ear pads (washable mesh and heat-activated memory foam), and a breathable wide-grip headband for maximum stability during movement. Its primary pros are exceptional durability, a bass-heavy sound profile ideal for workout motivation, and excellent noise isolation. However, cons include a sound signature that may lack high-frequency clarity for critical listening and a relatively tight fit that some users find uncomfortable during extended wear.

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