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Status Audio Core Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£80Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:30 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):yes

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

Status Audio Core
7.3/10

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 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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â–² Better than 80% of models
Score components

80%

7.1

Technical score

20%

8.4

User score

â–²Better than 80% of headphones
8.1

Value for money

Value for money
8.1/ 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–² Better than 81% of models
Score components

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 81%
7.1

Technical score

Technical score
7.1/ 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–² Better than 77% of models
Score components

52%

8.3

Sound

20%

5.4

Features

10%

5.5

Design

8%

4.8

Connectivity

6%

6.7

Battery

4%

9.0

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 77%
8.4

User score

User score
8.4/ 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–² Better than 79% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

8.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 79%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Status Audio Core

Technical score
Technical score
7.1/ 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–² Better than 77% of models
Score components:

52%

8.3

Sound

20%

5.4

Features

10%

5.5

Design

8%

4.8

Connectivity

6%

6.7

Battery

4%

9.0

Calls & Controls

7.1
User score
User score
8.4/ 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–² Better than 79% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

8.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.4
Popularity
Popularity
8.3/ 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–² Better than 79% of models
Popularity:
Status Audio Core has a popularity score of 8.3 points, which is higher than that of 78.8% of products in this category.
8.3
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 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–² Better than 81% of models
Score components:

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

8.1
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% 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
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
4
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 4 microphones, more microphones than 88% of headphones and equal to 5.1% 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
wireless
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
5
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 5, newer Bluetooth version than 70.9% of headphones and equal to 13.1% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Market range: <10 m – >15 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.7% of headphones and equal to 80.6% of headphones.
Audio latency
200 ms
Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 200 ms, higher audio latency than 71.4% of headphones and equal to 13.9% of headphones.
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
yes
This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode. 75.2% 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
30 hours
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 30 hours, higher battery life than 46.3% of headphones and equal to 10.4% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
20 hours
Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life with ANC of 20 hours, lower battery life with ANC than 73.7% of headphones and equal to 9.5% of headphones.
Charging time
2 hours
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 2 hours to charge, lower charging time than 47.8% of headphones and equal to 39% of headphones.
Quick charge
yes
This pair of headphones supports quick charge. 67% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
?
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Brand name
Status
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
220 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 220 g, heavier than 50.3% of headphones and equal to 1.4% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Status Audio Core vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Active noise cancellation
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Ambient sound mode
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • 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.
  • Quick charge support
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 3 more microphones
    This pair of headphones has more microphones than the average pair of headphones (4 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    4 vs 1
  • AAC codec support
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • 12% better value for money
    Status Audio Core has better value for money than the average pair of headphones (8.14 vs 7.3).
    8.14 vs 7.27
  • Active noise cancellation
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Quick charge support
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • USB-C charging
    This pair of headphones uses USB-C charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.5% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • Play while charging
    This pair of headphones can play while charging, the average pair of headphones cannot. 29.1% of headphones support play while charging.
  • Rechargeable battery
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • AAC codec support
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • 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.
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 3 more microphones
    This pair of headphones has more microphones than the average pair of headphones (4 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    4 vs 1
  • Wind noise reduction
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Sidetone support
    This pair of headphones supports sidetone, the average pair of headphones does not. 25.3% of headphones support sidetone.
  • Ambient sound mode
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • 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.
  • 50 ms higher audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (200 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    200 ms vs 150 ms
  • 21 mm tighter earcup height
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup height than the average pair of headphones (39 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    39 mm vs 60 mm
  • 10 hours shorter ANC battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (20 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    20 hours vs 30 hours
  • 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
  • No travel bag
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 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.
  • 21 mm tighter earcup height
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup height than the average pair of headphones (39 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    39 mm vs 60 mm
  • No travel bag
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 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
  • 10 hours shorter ANC battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (20 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    20 hours vs 30 hours
  • 50 ms higher audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (200 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    200 ms vs 150 ms

Video reviews

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

9.0
RonOnTech
≈ estimated
15/01/2024
Unboxing and review · tests of pairing, controls, ANC and sound
Verdict
The Status Audio Core is missing some features, but its sound is excellent for a budget pair and worth a look.

Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about Status Audio Core

  • High value for money (frequently priced under $50)
  • Impressive soundstage and instrument separation for the price point
  • Balanced audio profile with clear mids and punchy bass
  • Extremely comfortable for long listening sessions due to plush padding
  • Lightweight design that reduces 'head fatigue'
  • Supports both Bluetooth 5.0 and a 3.5mm wired connection
  • Reliable physical buttons for controls instead of finicky touch panels

What customers don't like about Status Audio Core

  • Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) is weak compared to flagship brands
  • Fragile build quality with reports of the plastic headband snapping
  • Lacks a companion app for EQ customization or firmware updates
  • No transparency/ambient mode for environmental awareness
  • Sound quality degrades significantly when used in unpowered (passive) mode
  • Significant sound leakage at higher volumes
  • Voice prompts for mode switching can be slow and intrusive

Verdict

The Status Audio Core ANC is a budget-friendly over-ear headphone featuring 40mm dynamic drivers and hybrid active noise cancellation capable of reducing ambient noise by up to 30 decibels. These headphones offer versatile connectivity via Bluetooth 5.0 and a detachable 3.5mm wired input, supported by a rechargeable battery that provides up to 30 hours of playback with ANC off and 20 hours with ANC enabled. Main pros include its comfortable plush vegan-leather earpads, clear stereo sound with a frequency response of 20Hz - 20kHz, and responsive physical button controls for music and calls. However, some users report cons such as mediocre noise cancellation performance, a lack of a dedicated companion app for EQ customization, and potential durability concerns regarding the plastic headband construction.

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