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SoundMAGIC EP30 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£20Form factor:in-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

SoundMAGIC EP30 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 EP30
5.1/10

Overall score

Score
5.1/ 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–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

80%

4.6

Technical score

20%

7.0

User score

â–¼Worse than 97% of headphones
6.5

Value for money

Value for money
6.5/ 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 91% of models
Score components

70%

5.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 91%
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%

4.0

Battery

4%

3.8

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 99%
7.0

User score

User score
7.0/ 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 86% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

5.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 86%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones SoundMAGIC EP30

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%

4.0

Battery

4%

3.8

Calls & Controls

4.6
User score
User score
7.0/ 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 86% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

5.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.0
Popularity
Popularity
5.1/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Popularity:
SoundMAGIC EP30 has a popularity score of 5.1 points, which is lower than that of 58% of products in this category.
5.1
Value for money
Value for money
6.5/ 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 91% of models
Score components:

70%

5.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.5
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
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
open-back
Clamp force
N/A
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SoundMAGIC EP30 vs the average pair of headphones

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  • 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
  • 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.
  • 4.5x cheaper
    SoundMAGIC EP30 is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£20 vs £90).
    £20 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
  • 4.5x cheaper
    SoundMAGIC EP30 is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£20 vs £90).
    £20 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 11.1% worse value for money
    SoundMAGIC EP30 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.54 vs 7.3).
    6.54 vs 7.27
  • 14.6% lower user score
    User score
    7.0/ 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 EP30
    the average pair of headphones
    SoundMAGIC EP30 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (6.98 vs 8).
    6.98 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

moonfloweraudio.co.uk
08/11/2021
Hands-on review · Wired earphones
Verdict
The SoundMagic EP30 has precise timing and clean, balanced sound for solo instruments and strings, but volume and frequency range are limited.

Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about SoundMAGIC EP30

  • Excellent value for money, often cited as a great budget upgrade
  • Large soundstage and airy presentation due to open, vented housing
  • Balanced and clear audio delivery with natural-sounding mids
  • Lightweight and compact design makes them highly portable
  • Comfortable for long listening sessions, particularly for those who dislike in-ear seals
  • Robust build quality for the price with tangle-resistant cabling

What customers don't like about SoundMAGIC EP30

  • Limited bass response due to the non-sealing earbud design
  • Minimal noise isolation, allowing significant ambient sound to leak in
  • Frequency range is somewhat narrow, which can result in less detail in very high or low notes
  • Passable maximum volume that may require a decent source to shine
  • Thin cable may raise long-term durability concerns for some users

Verdict

The SoundMagic EP30 is a lightweight (12g) earbud-style headphone featuring large 15mm dynamic drivers and an open, ventilated housing designed for a natural, expansive soundstage. Key technical specifications include a frequency response of 25Hz to 20kHz, a low 16 Ohm impedance for easy driving by portable players, and a high sensitivity of 115dB. Its main advantages are its smooth, balanced audio delivery with powerful bass, a tangle-resistant 1.2m symmetrical cable, and a comfortable fit suitable for long listening sessions. However, its non-sealing open design provides limited noise isolation, making it less ideal for noisy environments, and it lacks modern features like an inline microphone or remote controls.

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