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SoundMAGIC P21 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£45Form factor:on-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

SoundMAGIC P21 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 P21
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

80%

5.6

Technical score

20%

6.1

User score

â–¼Worse than 78% of headphones
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 73%
5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 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 67% of models
Score components

52%

6.1

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

8.1

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.9

Battery

4%

4.5

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 67%
6.1

User score

User score
6.1/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

70%

6.4

User ratings

30%

5.3

Number of reviews

â–¼Worse than 97%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones SoundMAGIC P21

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 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 67% of models
Score components:

52%

6.1

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

8.1

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.9

Battery

4%

4.5

Calls & Controls

5.6
User score
User score
6.1/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

70%

6.4

User ratings

30%

5.3

Number of reviews

6.1
Popularity
Popularity
5.3/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Popularity:
SoundMAGIC P21 has a popularity score of 5.3 points, which is lower than that of 55.5% of products in this category.
5.3
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
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
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
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
on-ear
Weight
110 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 110 g, lighter than 77.4% of headphones and equal to 0.2% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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SoundMAGIC P21 vs the average pair of headphones

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  • 49.5% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (110 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    110 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.
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 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
  • 13 dB higher max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a higher max SPL than the average pair of headphones (123 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    123 dB vs 110 dB
  • 49.5% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (110 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    110 g vs 218 g
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 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
  • 13 dB higher max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a higher max SPL than the average pair of headphones (123 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    123 dB vs 110 dB
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 31.6% lower user score
    User score
    6.1/ 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 P21
    the average pair of headphones
    SoundMAGIC P21 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (6.08 vs 8).
    6.08 vs 8
  • 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
  • 3.9% worse value for money
    SoundMAGIC P21 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.99 vs 7.3).
    6.99 vs 7.27
  • 31.6% lower user score
    User score
    6.1/ 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
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    SoundMAGIC P21
    the average pair of headphones
    SoundMAGIC P21 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (6.08 vs 8).
    6.08 vs 8
  • 3.9% worse value for money
    SoundMAGIC P21 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.99 vs 7.3).
    6.99 vs 7.27
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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

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audioreview.it
01/10/2014
Summary of the review
Review Index: SoundMAGIC P21 On-Ear
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about SoundMAGIC P21

  • Exceptional value for money in the budget category
  • Balanced sound quality with crisp mids and sparkling highs
  • Highly portable, lightweight, and foldable design
  • Comfortable ear pads suitable for moderate listening sessions
  • Flat, tangle-free cable design
  • Surprisingly wide soundstage for a closed-back headphone
  • Good passive noise isolation for an on-ear model
  • Includes a soft travel pouch and PC adapter (P21S model)

What customers don't like about SoundMAGIC P21

  • Frequent reports of poor build quality and flimsy plastic headband
  • Susceptible to breaking or snapping at the hinges/sliders after few months
  • Cable prone to microphonics (noise transfer when the cord rubs against clothing)
  • Can cause ear discomfort or 'heating' during extended use or workouts
  • Sub-bass extension is limited for dedicated 'bass-heads'
  • The cable is permanently attached and not user-replaceable
  • Padding on the top of the headband is thin
  • The carrying case foam has been noted to potentially stain the ear pads

Verdict

The SoundMAGIC P21 is a lightweight on-ear headphone weighing just 110g, featuring 40mm neodymium drivers with a frequency response of 20Hz–22kHz, 32-ohm impedance, and a sensitivity of 103dB. It is characterized by a portable, foldable design with a 1.2m tangle-free flat cable and soft PU leather ear pads that provide effective passive noise isolation. Main pros include its comfortable fit for long sessions, balanced sound profile with punchy bass and detailed treble, and excellent value for money at its price point. However, cons include a predominantly plastic build that can feel cheap and may be prone to snapping under pressure, and a non-detachable cable that cannot be replaced if damaged.

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