Urbanears Plattan Plus Review | 93 Data compared

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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£55
  • Avg. price in US: ~$60
  • Form factor: on-ear
  • Connectivity: wired
  • Battery life: N/A hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): no

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

5.2

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%

5.2

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Good
5.2

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%

8.3

Design

8.0%

6.7

Connectivity

6.0%

6.0

Battery

4.0%

8.1

Calls & Controls

Good
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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%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 3.2
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    0.0

    Audio latency

    25.0%

    0.0

    Low-latency game mode

    20.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    12.0%

    10

    Noise-canceling microphone

    8.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

  • 1.6
    Travel

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Active noise cancellation (ANC)

    24.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    18.0%

    7.3

    Weight

    16.0%

    0.0

    Multipoint support

    14.0%

    0.0

    Ambient sound mode

  • 5.2
    Calls

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    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

  • 4.3
    Workout

    Score components:

    28.0%

    7.3

    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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Best prices in UK

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Verdict

The Urbanears Plattan Plus is a wired on-ear headphone featuring 40mm handmade drivers, a frequency response of 20Hz–20kHz, 60Ω impedance, and a sensitivity of 115dB. It is characterized by its stylish, minimalist design with a textured cloth headband and a braided, tangle-resistant cord that includes an integrated three-button remote specifically optimized for Apple devices. Key pros include its highly portable collapsible frame, the 'ZoundPlug' for daisy-chaining a second pair of headphones for shared listening, and a sound profile that delivers surprisingly deep bass and clear audio for its price point. However, main cons include a lack of high-end clarity that can lead to a 'muddy' sound in bass-heavy tracks and potential discomfort during long sessions due to high clamping force.

Technical Specifications of Urbanears Plattan Plus

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%

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Sound

20.0%

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Features

10.0%

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Design

8.0%

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Connectivity

6.0%

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Battery

4.0%

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Calls & Controls

5.2
Urbanears Plattan Plus has a technical score of 5.18 points, which is higher than that of 59.1% 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%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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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.
1.0
Urbanears Plattan Plus has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 72.7% 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%

5.2

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

6.6
Urbanears Plattan Plus has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.6 points, which is lower than 54.9% 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 Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus uses 1 drivers, 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 Plus 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

yes
Urbanears Plattan Plus supports a noise-canceling microphone. 54.5% 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 Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus supports wired connectivity, 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

N/A
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

N/A
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 Plus 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 Plus 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

N/A
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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

130 g
Urbanears Plattan Plus weighs 130 g, lighter than 74.1% of headphones and equal to 0.7% 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 Plus vs the average headphone

  • 13 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Urbanears Plattan Plus 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 Plus 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
  • Clear call microphone
    Urbanears Plattan Plus offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
    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

    Urbanears Plattan Plus offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    Urbanears Plattan Plus includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average headphone does not. 38.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
    What it is: Shows whether the headphones end in a built-in 3.5 mm male plug instead of relying on a separate detachable cable.
    When it matters: When direct wired compatibility with older devices or adapters matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Urbanears Plattan Plus includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average headphone does not. 38.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • 40.4% lower weight
    Urbanears Plattan Plus is lighter than the average headphone (130 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 Plus is lighter than the average headphone (130 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.130 g vs 218 g
  • On-device controls
    Urbanears Plattan Plus 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 Plus includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • In-line controls
    Urbanears Plattan Plus 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 Plus includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Foldable design
    Urbanears Plattan Plus 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 Plus has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
  • Play while charging
    Urbanears Plattan Plus 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 Plus can play while charging, the average headphone cannot. 55.9% of headphones support play while charging.
  • 40.4% lower weight
    Urbanears Plattan Plus is lighter than the average headphone (130 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
  • Foldable design
    Urbanears Plattan Plus has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
  • 13 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Urbanears Plattan Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus can play while charging, the average headphone cannot. 55.9% of headphones support play while charging.
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    Urbanears Plattan Plus includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average headphone does not. 38.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • Clear call microphone
    Urbanears Plattan Plus offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    Urbanears Plattan Plus includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • In-line controls
    Urbanears Plattan Plus includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • No travel bag
    Urbanears Plattan Plus 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 Plus has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
  • No voice assistant support
    Urbanears Plattan Plus does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 6 years older release date
    Urbanears Plattan Plus was released earlier than the average headphone (2,011 vs 2,017). The average headphones were released in 2,017.
    May 2011
  • No voice assistant support
    Urbanears Plattan Plus 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 Plus does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Urbanears Plattan Plus 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 Plus 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
  • 4.65x less popular
    Urbanears Plattan Plus is less popular than the average headphone (1.00 vs 4.646).
    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.
    Urbanears Plattan Plus is less popular than the average headphone (1.00 vs 4.646).1 vs 4.65
  • No travel bag
    Urbanears Plattan Plus 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 Plus does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 6 years older release date
    Urbanears Plattan Plus was released earlier than the average headphone (2,011 vs 2,017). The average headphones were released in 2,017.
    May 2011
    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 Plus was released earlier than the average headphone (2,011 vs 2,017). The average headphones were released in 2,017.2011 vs 2017

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Urbanears Plattan Plus?

  • Stylish and minimalistic design with a wide variety of color options
  • ZoundPlug feature allows sharing audio by plugging another pair of headphones directly into the ear cup
  • Compact and collapsible build makes them highly portable
  • Includes a braided, tangle-resistant fabric cord with an integrated microphone and remote
  • Excellent value for money, often cited as sounding better than other budget options
  • Handy for runners due to a lightweight build and firm headband pressure that stays in place

What customers dislike about Urbanears Plattan Plus?

  • Audio quality is often described as 'muddy' or muffled, particularly in the mid-range
  • Strong bass emphasis can occasionally overwhelm tracks, leading to a lack of clarity
  • Comfort issues during extended wear, specifically high 'clamping force' that may feel too tight
  • Particularly uncomfortable for glasses wearers due to the on-ear design
  • Durability concerns, with some users reporting plastic components cracking or the hinge breaking over time

Expert reviews

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mobiletechreview.com
30/12/2010

The MobileTechReview review outlines the Urbanears Plattan and Plattan Plus as aesthetically pleasing, fashion-forward headphones priced at $60. The review highlights several notable pros, emphasizing their excellent audio quality for the price, boasting highly balanced sound, clear trebles, and powerful bass that rivals some higher-end competitors. Furthermore, they deliver...Read more

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medium.com
30/01/2015

The Urbanears Plattan Plus headphones, priced at $50 and rated 9/10 by reviewer Stefan Etienne, offer surprising audio quality for their budget price point, featuring 40mm drivers, 60Ω impedance, and 115dB sensitivity that deliver clear, deep-bass sound. Key pros include the ZoundPlug for daisy-chaining headphones, integrated Apple in-line controls, and a variety of color options....Read more

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cnet.com
09/06/2011

The Urbanears Plattan Plus headphones deliver an impressive blend of fashion-forward design and casual functionality at a price that easily undercuts Apple's premium aftermarket earbuds. A major pro of this "Made for iPhone" certified model is its integrated three-button inline remote and microphone, which gives users seamless, native control over track playback, call management,...Read more

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cnet.com
26/05/2011

The Urbanears Plattan Plus is a stylish, budget-friendly pair of over-ear headphones that mimics the look of the original Plattan model but adds specific enhancements for Apple users. Retailing at an affordable price point, its prominent design features include a monochromatic aesthetic across a textured cloth headband, matte earcups, and a tangle-resistant braided cord. Notable...Read more

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on-mag.fr
03/06/2015

The ON-mag review gives a highly positive evaluation of the €60 Urbanears Plattan ADV on-ear headphones, praising them as a functional, youth-oriented fashion accessory. The reviewer highlights several major structural pros, including its lightweight 125g design, an interchangeable and washable fabric headband, and a fabric-braided detachable cable. Additional design pros include...Read more

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lesnumeriques.com
02/08/2012

This 2012 review from the French technology publication Les Numériques offers a critical evaluation of the highly popular Urbanears Plattan headphones while re-evaluating the iconic Beats StudioGo to product viewer dialogue for this item.. The reviewer, Guillaume Letoupin, heavily criticizes the parental company of Urbanears, Zound Industries, for prioritizing "flashy"...Read more

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commeuncamion.com
05/05/2010

The Urbanears Plattan headphones are highlighted as a fashionable, Swedish-designed accessory featuring a tangle-resistant fabric cord, high portability due to a folding design, and a "ZoundPlug" for music sharing. While praised for aesthetics, the review notes drawbacks including average sound quality lacking deep bass, comfort issues with a tight fit, the fabric headband getting...Read more

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lesnumeriques.com
23/12/2013

Summary of the Urbanears Plattan Review The Urbanears Plattan receives a highly critical 1 out of 5 rating from Les Numériques, being labeled as a "fashion accessory" rather than a viable piece of audio equipment. On the positive side, the on-ear headphones are noted for being lightweight and simple. The review also praises its clever "Zoundplug" feature—a built-in audio jack that...Read more

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xataka.com
31/03/2012

The Xataka review highlights the Urbanears PlattanGo to product viewer dialogue for this item. as an on-ear headphone designed primarily as a sleek fashion accessory rather than a groundbreaking audio device. On the positive side, the review praises the headphone's extreme architectural simplicity, durable build materials, and eye-catching aesthetic. Key pros include a matte...Read more

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