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SoundMAGIC EP10 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£9Form factor:in-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

SoundMAGIC EP10 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 EP10
4.8/10

Overall score

Score
4.8/ 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 99% of models
Score components

80%

4.6

Technical score

20%

5.4

User score

â–¼Worse than 99% of headphones
6.3

Value for money

Value for money
6.3/ 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 94% of models
Score components

70%

4.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 94%
4.6

Technical score

Technical score
4.6/ 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–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

52%

4.4

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.9

Battery

4%

3.8

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 99%
5.4

User score

User score
5.4/ 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 99% of models
Score components

70%

6.6

User ratings

30%

2.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 99%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones SoundMAGIC EP10

Technical score
Technical score
4.6/ 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–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components:

52%

4.4

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.9

Battery

4%

3.8

Calls & Controls

4.6
User score
User score
5.4/ 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 99% of models
Score components

70%

6.6

User ratings

30%

2.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
5.4
Popularity
Popularity
2.6/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Popularity:
SoundMAGIC EP10 has a popularity score of 2.6 points, which is lower than that of 70.6% of products in this category.
2.6
Value for money
Value for money
6.3/ 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–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Score components:

70%

4.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.3
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
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
25 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 25 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 98.5% of headphones and equal to 0.3% 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
no
This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while 15.1% is. 84.9% 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
SoundMAGIC
Form factor
in-ear
Weight
8 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 8 g, lighter than 97.2% of headphones and equal to 0.7% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
N/A
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SoundMAGIC EP10 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 96.3% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (8 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    8 g vs 218 g
  • 13 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (115 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    115 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.
  • 10x cheaper
    SoundMAGIC EP10 is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£9 vs £90).
    £9 vs £90
  • 12 dB SPL higher sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a higher sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (115 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    115 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 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
  • 10x cheaper
    SoundMAGIC EP10 is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£9 vs £90).
    £9 vs £90
  • 96.3% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (8 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    8 g vs 218 g
  • 13 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (115 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    115 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 12 dB SPL higher sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a higher sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (115 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    115 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 0.7 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 7 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (25 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    25 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • Not headset-ready
    This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while the average pair of headphones is. 84.8% of headphones can be used as headsets.
  • 47.8% lower user score
    User score
    5.4/ 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 EP10
    the average pair of headphones
    SoundMAGIC EP10 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (5.41 vs 8).
    5.41 vs 8
  • 14.6% worse value for money
    SoundMAGIC EP10 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.35 vs 7.3).
    6.35 vs 7.27
  • 2.22x less popular
    SoundMAGIC EP10 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (2.65 vs 5.9).
    2.65 vs 5.87
  • 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 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
  • 0.7 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 7 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (25 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    25 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • Not headset-ready
    This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while the average pair of headphones is. 84.8% of headphones can be used as headsets.
  • 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.

Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about SoundMAGIC EP10

  • Exceptional value for money at its budget price point
  • Durable build quality featuring an aluminum construction and heavy-duty cable
  • Powerful, punchy, and deep bass that remains well-separated from other frequencies
  • Spacious soundstage for an in-ear monitor, providing good instrument separation
  • Generous selection of accessories, including multiple ear tip sizes and a hard carrying case
  • Comfortable, lightweight design suitable for long listening sessions

What customers don't like about SoundMAGIC EP10

  • Recessed mid-range, resulting in a V-shaped sound signature that some find thin or unnatural
  • Cable noise (microphonics) can be noticeable when the cord moves against clothing
  • Lack of an inline remote/microphone on the standard E10 model
  • Isolation is decent but does not provide total noise cancellation from outside environments
  • The cable can be slightly stiff and prone to tangling if not stored properly
  • Treble can be a bit sharp or rolled-off depending on the user's preference and ear tip seal

Verdict

The SoundMAGIC EP10 is a lightweight, non-sealing earbud designed as a high-quality alternative to standard bundled earphones. It features 15mm dynamic drivers and technical specifications including a frequency response of 15Hz – 22kHz, 16-ohm impedance, and a sensitivity of 115dB. Main characteristics include a trendy, ergonomic design with a 1.2-metre cable ending in a gold-plated 3.5mm jack. Pros include a well-balanced sound profile with a strong bass and detailed, clean treble that provides a spacious stereo experience without the deep insertion of in-ear monitors. Cons include limited passive noise isolation due to the open earbud design and a bass response that may feel thin in noisy environments compared to sealing alternatives.

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