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Street by 50 On Ear Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£160Form factor:on-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Street by 50 On Ear Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Street by 50 On Ear
6.1/10

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 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 55% of models
Score components

80%

5.7

Technical score

20%

7.7

User score

â–¼Worse than 55% of headphones
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 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 59% of models
Score components

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

â–¼Worse than 59%
5.7

Technical score

Technical score
5.7/ 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 60% of models
Score components

52%

6.1

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

8.2

Design

8%

4.5

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

6.1

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 60%
7.7

User score

User score
7.7/ 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 69% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

6.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 69%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Street by 50 On Ear

Technical score
Technical score
5.7/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components:

52%

6.1

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

8.2

Design

8%

4.5

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

6.1

Calls & Controls

5.7
User score
User score
7.7/ 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
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

6.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.7
Popularity
Popularity
6.5/ 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 58% of models
Popularity:
Street by 50 On Ear has a popularity score of 6.5 points, which is higher than that of 57.7% of products in this category.
6.5
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components:

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

7.2
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
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
Market range: <0 – >4
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
Street by 50
Form factor
on-ear
Weight
160 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 160 g, lighter than 67% of headphones and equal to 0.9% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Street by 50 On Ear vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • AptX Adaptive support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Adaptive, the average pair of headphones does not. 6.7% of headphones support aptX Adaptive.
  • 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.
  • 26.6% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (160 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    160 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.
  • Water resistance
    This pair of headphones is water resistant, the average pair of headphones is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • 0.13 % lower distortion
    This pair of headphones has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.2 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.168 % vs 0.3 %
  • 26.6% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (160 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    160 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.
  • Water resistance
    This pair of headphones is water resistant, the average pair of headphones is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • 0.13 % lower distortion
    This pair of headphones has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.2 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.168 % vs 0.3 %
  • AptX Adaptive support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Adaptive, the average pair of headphones does not. 6.7% of headphones support aptX Adaptive.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 77.8% more expensive
    Street by 50 On Ear is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£160 vs £90).
    £160 vs £90
  • 4.3% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 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
    Street by 50 On Ear
    the average pair of headphones
    Street by 50 On Ear has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.67 vs 8).
    7.67 vs 8
  • 4 older release date
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2012 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    October 2012
    2012 vs 2016
  • 1 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (101 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    101 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 77.8% more expensive
    Street by 50 On Ear is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£160 vs £90).
    £160 vs £90
  • 4.3% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Street by 50 On Ear
    the average pair of headphones
    Street by 50 On Ear has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.67 vs 8).
    7.67 vs 8
  • 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
  • 1 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (101 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    101 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 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.
  • 4 older release date
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2012 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    October 2012
    2012 vs 2016

Video reviews

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

9.0
Geekanoids
≈ estimated
19/11/2013
Unboxing and review · sound and leakage tests
Verdict
Street by 50 On-Ear is comfortable and good-looking, with strong bass, better for casual listening than classical.
9.0
Jsean
≈ estimated
24/06/2013
Hands-on review · design, sound and comparison
Verdict
Street by 50 On-Ear is recommended: sound improves after break-in, and its compact design is good value at sale price.
8.0
T Man
≈ estimated
23/03/2013
Hands-on review · comfort, durability and sound
Verdict
Street by 50 On-Ear is a durable, comfortable pair, though the price is high.
8.3
SoundGuys
✓ explicit
11/06/2014
Hands-on review · sound, comfort and fit tests
Verdict
Street by 50 On-Ear has great looks and sound for Star Wars fans, though the price is steep without Bluetooth.
8.0
A1T Productions & Photography Inc.
≈ estimated
02/03/2012
Hands-on review · comfort, cable, sound and build tests
Verdict
Street by 50 On-Ear offers good value and durability, with decent sound that could use more bass.
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Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about Street by 50 On Ear

  • Stylish and fashion-forward aesthetic often compared favorably to Beats.
  • Powerful, bass-heavy sound profile suitable for hip-hop and electronic music.
  • Extremely flexible and durable headband that can withstand twisting and bending.
  • Includes a high-quality hardshell carrying case and tangle-resistant detachable cable.
  • Foldable design makes them relatively portable for daily use.

What customers don't like about Street by 50 On Ear

  • Poor noise isolation and significant sound leakage at higher volumes.
  • Comfort issues, including high clamping force and ear pressure during long sessions.
  • Lacks comprehensive inline controls, often only featuring a single-button remote.
  • Audio can sound muffled or lacking in treble detail for genres outside of bass-heavy music.
  • Build quality sometimes feels 'plasticky' or cheap relative to its original premium price point.

Verdict

The SMS Audio Street by 50 On-Ear is a stylish, foldable wired headphone designed in collaboration with rapper 50 Cent, featuring professionally tuned 40mm drivers and an IPX4 water-resistance rating. It delivers a powerful, bass-heavy audio profile with a frequency response of 20Hz–20kHz and 32-ohm impedance, while prioritizing long-term comfort through patented OVALFIT™ leather memory foam cushions. Key advantages include its ultra-durable lightweight construction, a detachable tangle-free cable with a 3-click inline microphone, and impressive passive noise control (PNC) for ambient isolation. However, some users report significant sound leakage at higher volumes, a lack of comprehensive inline volume controls, and poor microphone quality during phone calls.

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