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SoundMAGIC P30s Review | 93 Data compared

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

SoundMAGIC P30s 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 P30s
5.8/10

Overall score

Score
5.8/ 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.
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Score components

80%

5.9

Technical score

20%

5.4

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.
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70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

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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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Score components

52%

6.2

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

8.0

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.9

Battery

4%

7.9

Calls & Controls

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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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Score components

70%

6.0

User ratings

30%

4.0

Number of reviews

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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones SoundMAGIC P30s

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 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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Score components:

52%

6.2

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

8.0

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.9

Battery

4%

7.9

Calls & Controls

5.9
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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Score components

70%

6.0

User ratings

30%

4.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
5.4
Popularity
Popularity
4.0/ 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.
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Popularity:
SoundMAGIC P30s has a popularity score of 4 points, which is lower than that of 65.9% of products in this category.
4.0
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%

5.8

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
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
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
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
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
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
on-ear
Weight
114 g
This pair of headphones weighs 114 g, lighter than 76.8% of headphones and equal to 0.2% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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SoundMAGIC P30s vs the average pair of headphones

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  • 47.7% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (114 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    114 g vs 218 g
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 6 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (108 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    108 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 47.7% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (114 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    114 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.
  • 6 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (108 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    108 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 48% 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 P30s
    the average pair of headphones
    SoundMAGIC P30s has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (5.4 vs 8).
    5.4 vs 8
  • 3.2% worse value for money
    SoundMAGIC P30s has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (7.04 vs 7.3).
    7.04 vs 7.27
  • 46.2% less popular
    SoundMAGIC P30s is less popular than the average pair of headphones (4.02 vs 5.9).
    4.02 vs 5.87
  • 48% 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 P30s
    the average pair of headphones
    SoundMAGIC P30s has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (5.4 vs 8).
    5.4 vs 8
  • 3.2% worse value for money
    SoundMAGIC P30s has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (7.04 vs 7.3).
    7.04 vs 7.27
  • 46.2% less popular
    SoundMAGIC P30s is less popular than the average pair of headphones (4.02 vs 5.9).
    4.02 vs 5.87
  • 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

Video reviews

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

9.0
CrankyGamersUK
≈ estimated
12/02/2015
Unboxing · first impressions and short comfort test
Verdict
SoundMAGIC P30S is a premium-feeling, very comfortable set that comes highly recommended.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

whathifi.com
10/12/2015
Listening test · Compact on-ear
Verdict
The SoundMAGIC P30S is a compact pair with clear, warm, easygoing sound, but it needs more bass punch and attack to stand out.
avforums.com
06/02/2015
Listening review · Portable closed-back
Verdict
The SoundMAGIC P30S sounds big, open and dynamic for a small closed-back pair, though its cable socket is awkward and its treble runs bright.
slinkystudio.info
05/04/2015
Hands-on review · Portable on-ear
Verdict
The SoundMAGIC P30S is a compact on-ear pair with neutral, rich sound and good isolation at low volume, but its headband needs more padding.
totallydubbed.net
21/04/2015
Sound-focused review · Portable on-ear
Verdict
The SoundMAGIC P30S sounds good and folds small, but its heavy mid-bass pushes the mids back, so the P21S sounds more balanced.
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auriculares.org
22/07/2011
Summary of the review
whathifi.com
10/12/2015
Listening test · Compact on-ear
Verdict
The SoundMAGIC P30S is a compact pair with clear, warm, easygoing sound, but it needs more bass punch and attack to stand out.
avforums.com
06/02/2015
Listening review · Portable closed-back
Verdict
The SoundMAGIC P30S sounds big, open and dynamic for a small closed-back pair, though its cable socket is awkward and its treble runs bright.
slinkystudio.info
05/04/2015
Hands-on review · Portable on-ear
Verdict
The SoundMAGIC P30S is a compact on-ear pair with neutral, rich sound and good isolation at low volume, but its headband needs more padding.
totallydubbed.net
21/04/2015
Sound-focused review · Portable on-ear
Verdict
The SoundMAGIC P30S sounds good and folds small, but its heavy mid-bass pushes the mids back, so the P21S sounds more balanced.

Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about SoundMAGIC P30s

  • Balanced and rich sound quality for the price point
  • Highly portable, lightweight, and foldable design
  • Smart-switch on the cable ensures compatibility with both iOS and Android
  • Generous accessory package, including a hard carrying case and PC adapter
  • Strong passive noise isolation for an on-ear design
  • Clear vocals and decent instrumental separation

What customers don't like about SoundMAGIC P30s

  • Headband lacks sufficient padding, leading to discomfort during long sessions
  • Bass can feel 'loose' or 'chunky' rather than tight and defined
  • Treble sometimes lacks 'sparkle' and can feel rolled off or soft
  • Reported durability issues with plastic hinges and ear pad longevity
  • A dangling external wire on the ear cup is an inelegant design choice
  • Soundstage feels somewhat closed and narrow compared to predecessors

Verdict

The SoundMAGIC P30S is a lightweight (114g), on-ear portable headphone featuring 40mm neodymium dynamic drivers, a frequency response of 20Hz–22kHz, 32-ohm impedance, and a sensitivity of 108dB. Its primary characteristics include a foldable, closed-back design for improved sound isolation and a detachable 1.2m cable equipped with an in-line microphone and a 'smart switch' for universal compatibility with iOS and Android devices. Main pros consist of a clear, balanced sound signature with punchy bass, impressive portability aided by an included hard carry case, and high-quality memory foam earpads. However, some users have noted cons such as a lack of sufficient headband padding for long-term comfort, slightly recessed midrange clarity, and minor microphonics (cable noise) due to the external wire design.

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