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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£45
  • Avg. price in US: ~$50
  • Form factor: on-ear
  • Connectivity: Wired
  • Battery life: N/A hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): no

Urbanears Plattan review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

5.4

Overall score

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 components:

80.0%

4.8

Technical Score

20.0%

7.7

User score

Good
4.8

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

5.0

Sound

20.0%

2.7

Features

10.0%

7.0

Design

8.0%

4.1

Connectivity

6.0%

7.3

Battery

4.0%

5.9

Calls & Controls

Poor
7.7

User score

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 components:

70.0%

7.7

User reviews

30.0%

7.6

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
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3.8
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4.0
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3.6
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3.8
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4.0
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3.6
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Very good
  • 4.6
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    0.0

    Audio latency

    25.0%

    10

    Low-latency game mode

    20.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    12.0%

    1.0

    Noise-canceling microphone

    8.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

  • 1.5
    Travel

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Active noise cancellation (ANC)

    24.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    18.0%

    6.7

    Weight

    16.0%

    0.0

    Multipoint support

    14.0%

    0.0

    Ambient sound mode

  • 2.7
    Calls

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Noise-canceling microphone

    24.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    18.0%

    0.0

    Multipoint support

    16.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    14.0%

    0.0

    Companion app

  • 4.1
    Workout

    Score components:

    28.0%

    6.7

    Weight

    24.0%

    1.0

    Water resistance

    20.0%

    4.0

    IP rating

    16.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    12.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

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Verdict

The Urbanears Plattan is a minimalistic, on-ear headphone featuring 40mm handmade dynamic drivers, a 60-ohm impedance, and a frequency response of 20Hz–20kHz. Its standout characteristics include a collapsible design for high portability, a fabric-wrapped detachable cable with an in-line microphone/remote, and the unique ZoundPlug, which allows a friend to plug in another pair of headphones for shared listening. Main pros are its stylish Scandinavian aesthetic, compact foldable frame, and punchy, mainstream sound signature. However, cons include a tight clamping force that can become uncomfortable during long sessions, especially for glass-wearers, and a mid-range audio performance that some reviewers find muddy or lacking in detail.

Technical Specifications of Urbanears Plattan

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

5.0

Sound

20.0%

2.7

Features

10.0%

7.0

Design

8.0%

4.1

Connectivity

6.0%

7.3

Battery

4.0%

5.9

Calls & Controls

4.8
Urbanears Plattan has a technical score of 4.84 points, which is lower than that of 53.1% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

7.7

User reviews

30.0%

7.6

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
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3.8
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4.0
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3.6
(7)
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3.8
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4.0
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3.6
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7.7
Urbanears Plattan has a user score of 7.66 points, which is lower than that of 66.9% of products in this category.
Popularity
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.
7.6
Urbanears Plattan has a popularity of 7.6 points, which is higher than 64.5% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

5.4

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

6.8
Urbanears Plattan has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.8 points, which is higher than 51% of products in this category.
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

no
Urbanears Plattan does not support active noise cancellation. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used
When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

dynamic
Driver size
What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

40 mm
Urbanears Plattan uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.2% of headphones and equal to 53.6% of headphones.
Number of drivers
What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup
When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

1
Urbanears Plattan uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

20 Hz
Urbanears Plattan reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.6% of headphones and equal to 47.5% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Urbanears Plattan does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.
When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Urbanears Plattan is headset-ready, 84.7% is not. 15.3% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
What it is: Total number of built-in microphones
When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

1
Urbanears Plattan has 1 microphones, more microphones than 25.9% of headphones and equal to 52.2% of headphones.
Boom microphone
What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity
When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

no
Urbanears Plattan does not include a boom microphone. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone
When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

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Connectivity
What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

Wired
Urbanears Plattan supports Wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 47.4% of headphones and equal to 52.6% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported
When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

5.0
Urbanears Plattan uses Bluetooth version 5, newer Bluetooth version than 70.9% of headphones and equal to 13% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device
When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

10 m
Urbanears Plattan offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.6% of headphones and equal to 79.9% of headphones.
Audio latency
What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode
When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

N/A
Multipoint support
What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices
When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
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Ambient sound mode
What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness
When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
EQ support
What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Urbanears Plattan does not support EQ customization. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates
When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
Adjustable ANC levels
What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels
When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

N/A
Voice assistant support
What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

no
Urbanears Plattan does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
What it is: Playback time on a single charge
When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

N/A
Battery life with ANC
What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled
When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

N/A
Charging time
What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

N/A
Quick charge
What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period
When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
Battery capacity
What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery
When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

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Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Urbanears
Form factor
What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)
When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

on-ear
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

156 g
Urbanears Plattan weighs 156 g, lighter than 68.4% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)
When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

closed-back
Clamp force
What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head
When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Urbanears Plattan vs the average headphone

  • 13 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Urbanears Plattan has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (115 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    What it is: Sound pressure output level per unit of input power
    When it matters: When you plan to use weaker sources like phones, handhelds, or entry-level dongles and still want enough volume.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=106 dB/mW

    Urbanears Plattan has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (115 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.115 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • On-device controls
    Urbanears Plattan includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
    What it is: Physical controls available directly on headphones
    When it matters: When you need playback, volume, or call controls to be easy to reach without pulling out your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Urbanears Plattan includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • In-line controls
    Urbanears Plattan includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
    What it is: Controls available on in-line remote of wired cable
    When it matters: When your wired setup depends on cable-mounted buttons or call controls.

    Importance: LOW

    Urbanears Plattan includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • 28.4% lower weight
    Urbanears Plattan is lighter than the average headphone (156 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    What it is: Total weight of the headphones
    When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <150 g

    Urbanears Plattan is lighter than the average headphone (156 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.156 g vs 218 g
  • Foldable design
    Urbanears Plattan has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
    What it is: Earcups or headband can fold for compact storage
    When it matters: When you travel often and want easier storage in a bag.

    Importance: LOW

    Urbanears Plattan has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
  • Play while charging
    Urbanears Plattan can play while charging, the average headphone cannot. 55.9% of headphones support play while charging.
    What it is: Can be used while charging
    When it matters: When you need to keep listening during long work or gaming sessions.

    Importance: LOW

    Urbanears Plattan can play while charging, the average headphone cannot. 55.9% of headphones support play while charging.
  • 12 dB SPL higher sound pressure level
    Urbanears Plattan has a higher sound pressure level than the average headphone (115 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    What it is: Output loudness level of the headphones, usually measured in dB. It helps compare how loud a model can play under similar conditions.
    When it matters: When you need a rough idea of how loud the headphones can get before you pair them with a weaker source.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=108 dB SPL

    Urbanears Plattan has a higher sound pressure level than the average headphone (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
  • 28.4% lower weight
    Urbanears Plattan is lighter than the average headphone (156 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
  • Foldable design
    Urbanears Plattan has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
  • 13 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Urbanears Plattan has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (115 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
  • 12 dB SPL higher sound pressure level
    Urbanears Plattan has a higher sound pressure level than the average headphone (115 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
  • Play while charging
    Urbanears Plattan can play while charging, the average headphone cannot. 55.9% of headphones support play while charging.
  • On-device controls
    Urbanears Plattan includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • In-line controls
    Urbanears Plattan includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Fixed cable
    Urbanears Plattan has a fixed cable, while the average headphone has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • No travel bag
    Urbanears Plattan does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Urbanears Plattan has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
  • 11 dB lower max SPL
    Urbanears Plattan has a lower max SPL than the average headphone (99 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
  • No voice assistant support
    Urbanears Plattan does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 8 years older release date
    Urbanears Plattan was released earlier than the average headphone (2009 vs 2017). The average headphones were released in 2017.
    November 2009
  • No voice assistant support
    Urbanears Plattan does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
    What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
    When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

    Importance: LOW

    Urbanears Plattan does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • Fixed cable
    Urbanears Plattan has a fixed cable, while the average headphone has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
    What it is: Cable can be removed or replaced
    When it matters: When you care about easier cable replacement, simpler storage, or the option to swap to shorter, longer, or upgraded leads.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Urbanears Plattan has a fixed cable, while the average headphone has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Urbanears Plattan has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
    When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=10 Hz

    Urbanears Plattan has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • No travel bag
    Urbanears Plattan does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
    What it is: Comes with a protective carrying case or pouch
    When it matters: When protection in transit matters right out of the box.

    Importance: LOW

    Urbanears Plattan does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 8 years older release date
    Urbanears Plattan was released earlier than the average headphone (2009 vs 2017). The average headphones were released in 2017.
    November 2009
    What it is: Official release or launch date of the model
    When it matters: When you want a newer model for fresher features, longer support life, or simply to avoid buying into an older generation.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=2020

    Urbanears Plattan was released earlier than the average headphone (2009 vs 2017). The average headphones were released in 2017.2009 vs 2017
  • 11 dB lower max SPL
    Urbanears Plattan has a lower max SPL than the average headphone (99 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    What it is: Maximum safe sound pressure level
    When it matters: When high-volume headroom is part of your use case.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=116 dB

    Urbanears Plattan has a lower max SPL than the average headphone (99 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.99 dB vs 110 dB
  • 4.5% lower user score
    Urbanears Plattan has a lower user score than the average headphone (7.66 vs 8).
    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.
    Urbanears Plattan has a lower user score than the average headphone (7.66 vs 8).7.66 vs 8

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Third-party reviews

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

What customers like about Urbanears Plattan?

  • Stylish and minimalistic Scandinavian design with numerous color options
  • Highly portable, collapsible design that folds down to a compact size
  • Unique 'ZoundPlug' feature allowing a second pair of headphones to plug in for shared listening
  • Budget-friendly pricing offering good value for the cost
  • Durable, tangle-resistant fabric-wrapped cable with integrated microphone and remote
  • Strong battery life of up to 30 hours on the Bluetooth (Plattan 2) models

What customers dislike about Urbanears Plattan?

  • Mediocre audio quality often described as 'muddy' or 'muffled' with a lack of clarity in highs
  • Uncomfortable for long-term wear due to high clamping force and limited frame flexibility
  • Bass can be over-emphasized and mushy rather than tight or detailed
  • On-ear design may cause ear soreness and is particularly tight for users who wear glasses
  • Lack of advanced features like Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) or modern USB-C charging on older/BT models
  • Isolation is only average and can be difficult to seal properly against the ears

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