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SoundMAGIC E50s Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35Form factor:in-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

SoundMAGIC E50s Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

SoundMAGIC E50s
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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Score components

80%

5.4

Technical score

20%

7.1

User score

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7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 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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Score components

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

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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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Score components

52%

5.6

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

6.3

Calls & Controls

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7.1

User score

User score
7.1/ 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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Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

6.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones SoundMAGIC E50s

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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Score components:

52%

5.6

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

6.3

Calls & Controls

5.4
User score
User score
7.1/ 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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Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

6.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.1
Popularity
Popularity
6.3/ 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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Popularity:
SoundMAGIC E50s has a popularity score of 6.3 points, which is higher than that of 55% of products in this category.
6.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 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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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
10 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 10 mm, smaller driver size than 87.7% of headphones and equal to 4.1% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
15 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 15 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 58.3% of headphones and equal to 5.8% 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
1
This pair of headphones has 1 microphones, more microphones than 26.9% of headphones and equal to 50.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
yes
This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone. 86.5% 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
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
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
SoundMAGIC
Form factor
in-ear
Weight
16 g
This pair of headphones weighs 16 g, lighter than 87.7% of headphones and equal to 0.8% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
N/A
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SoundMAGIC E50s vs the average pair of headphones

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  • 92.7% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (16 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    16 g vs 218 g
  • 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.
  • 3 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (15 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    15 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • Boom microphone included
    This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone, the average pair of headphones does not. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
  • 2.57x cheaper
    SoundMAGIC E50s is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£35 vs £90).
    £35 vs £90
  • 2,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 2.57x cheaper
    SoundMAGIC E50s is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£35 vs £90).
    £35 vs £90
  • 92.7% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (16 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    16 g vs 218 g
  • 3 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (15 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    15 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 2,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    22,000 Hz vs 20,000 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.
  • Boom microphone included
    This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone, the average pair of headphones does not. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
  • 30 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (10 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    10 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.
  • 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.
  • 13.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.1/ 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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    SoundMAGIC E50s
    the average pair of headphones
    SoundMAGIC E50s has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.07 vs 8).
    7.07 vs 8
  • 3.9% worse value for money
    SoundMAGIC E50s has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.99 vs 7.3).
    6.99 vs 7.27
  • 13.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.1/ 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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    SoundMAGIC E50s
    the average pair of headphones
    SoundMAGIC E50s has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.07 vs 8).
    7.07 vs 8
  • 3.9% worse value for money
    SoundMAGIC E50s has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.99 vs 7.3).
    6.99 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.
  • 30 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (10 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    10 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.

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

whathifi.com
19/08/2015
Listening review · Smartphone in-ear
Verdict
The SoundMagic E50S is a weighty, honest in-ear with clear vocals, though a little less expressive than the Klipsch Reference R6i.
headfonics.com
07/05/2015
Hands-on review · Neutral in-ear
Verdict
The SoundMagic E50S is a neutral, faithful in-ear that suits most genres and commuting, though its soundstage feels fairly enclosed.
bestearphonesguide.co.uk
04/06/2015
Hands-on review · Detailed in-ear
Verdict
The SoundMagic E50S is a detailed, tough in-ear that sounds best with its Comply foam tips after about 10 hours of use.
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head-fi.org
02/06/2015
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head-fi.org
02/06/2015
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head-fi.org
01/09/2015
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fairaudio.de
31/03/2026
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fairaudio.de
04/04/2026
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hifitest.de
25/05/2017
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fairaudio.de
25/03/2026
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xtremehardware.com
16/05/2015
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16/05/2015
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head-fi.org
02/06/2015
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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 SoundMAGIC E50s

  • High-quality, durable build with aluminium housing and a sturdy 60-degree angled jack
  • Balanced and neutral sound profile suitable for a wide range of musical genres
  • Excellent detail retrieval and clarity in the mid and high frequencies
  • Impressive instrument separation and wide soundstage for its price point
  • Generous selection of accessories, including multiple ear tips and a semi-hard carrying case
  • Comfortable fit for long listening sessions, especially with the included Comply foam tips
  • Integrated smart switch ensures compatibility with both Android and iOS devices

What customers don't like about SoundMAGIC E50s

  • Single-button remote lacks built-in volume control functionality
  • Bass may feel too lean or 'subtle' for users who prefer a heavy, thumping low-end
  • The braided cable, while durable, can be prone to tangling and occasional microphonic noise
  • Impractical placement of the in-line remote can make quick track changes difficult
  • Higher impedance (up to 51 Ohms) may require higher volume levels or an amplifier with some smartphones
  • Occasional sibilance or harshness in the upper mid-range with certain vocal tracks

Verdict

The SoundMAGIC E50S is a wired in-ear headphone featuring 10mm neodymium dynamic drivers with high-purity copper winding from Japan, housed in a durable aluminum shell. It offers a neutral sound signature with a frequency range of 15Hz–22kHz, an impedance of 51 Ohms, and a sensitivity of 102dB, ensuring detailed audio across genres. Main characteristics include a 1.2m tangle-resistant twisted core cable with a 60-degree angled 3.5mm jack and an integrated smart switch on the remote for universal smartphone compatibility. Key pros are its robust build quality, excellent passive noise isolation provided by various silicone and Comply foam tips, and balanced, distortion-free sound reproduction. Potential cons include a single-button remote that lacks volume control and an impedance that may require a dedicated amplifier for quieter recordings or lower-powered mobile devices to reach peak performance.

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