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Urbanears Sumpan Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~ÂŁ25Form factor:earbudConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

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

Urbanears Sumpan
5.3/10

Overall score

Score
5.3/ 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
â–Ľ
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

80%

4.7

Technical score

20%

7.9

User score

â–ĽWorse than 92% of headphones
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 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–Ľ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–ĽWorse than 87%
4.7

Technical score

Technical score
4.7/ 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
â–Ľ
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 98% of models
Score components

52%

4.2

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

6.8

Calls & Controls

â–ĽWorse than 98%
7.9

User score

User score
7.9/ 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–Ľ Worse than 61% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

7.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–ĽWorse than 61%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Urbanears Sumpan

Technical score
Technical score
4.7/ 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
â–Ľ
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 98% of models
Score components:

52%

4.2

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

6.8

Calls & Controls

4.7
User score
User score
7.9/ 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–Ľ
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 61% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

7.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.9
Popularity
Popularity
7.7/ 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–˛ Better than 73% of models
Popularity:
Urbanears Sumpan has a popularity score of 7.7 points, which is higher than that of 72.9% of products in this category.
7.7
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 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
â–Ľ
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 87% of models
Score components:

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.7
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
13.6 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 13.6 mm, smaller driver size than 84.7% of headphones and equal to 0.3% 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
Urbanears
Form factor
earbud
Weight
20 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 20 g, lighter than 85% of headphones and equal to 0.9% of headphones.
Acoustic design
open-back
Clamp force
N/A
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Urbanears Sumpan vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 90.8% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (20 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    20 g vs 218 g
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Water resistance
    This pair of headphones is water resistant, the average pair of headphones is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • 3.6x cheaper
    Urbanears Sumpan is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (ÂŁ25 vs ÂŁ90).
    ÂŁ25 vs ÂŁ90
  • 3.6x cheaper
    Urbanears Sumpan is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (ÂŁ25 vs ÂŁ90).
    ÂŁ25 vs ÂŁ90
  • 90.8% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (20 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    20 g vs 218 g
  • Water resistance
    This pair of headphones is water resistant, the average pair of headphones is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • No passive noise reduction
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 26.4 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (13.6 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    13.6 mm vs 40 mm
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 8% worse value for money
    Urbanears Sumpan has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.73 vs 7.3).
    6.73 vs 7.27
  • 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.
  • 8% worse value for money
    Urbanears Sumpan has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.73 vs 7.3).
    6.73 vs 7.27
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • No passive noise reduction
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 26.4 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (13.6 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    13.6 mm vs 40 mm
  • 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.

Video reviews

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

pcmag.com
07/04/2016
Hands-on review · Budget earbuds
Verdict
The Urbanears Sumpan is a neat, affordable earbud with solid bass and tidy cable storage, but its highs sound dull and muffled.
digitaltrends.com
21/04/2022
Hands-on review · Budget earbuds
Verdict
The Urbanears Sumpan is a comfortable, good-looking earbud with decent bass, though its mids and highs sound dull and muddy.
panther.kapsi.fi
24/06/2018
Personal listening test · Budget earbuds
Verdict
The Urbanears Sumpan is comfortable and handy for speech-heavy videos, but its thin, harsh treble makes it a poor choice for music.
consumerreports.org
No date available
Lab test · Non-isolating earbuds
Verdict
The Urbanears Sumpan is a non-isolating earbud that stays in easily, but its sound is slightly muffled and somewhat boomy.
uk.pcmag.com
07/04/2016
Expert review · Budget earbuds
Verdict
The Urbanears Sumpan is a good-looking, affordable earbud with deep bass, but its muffled highs make the sound merely average.
L
lesoir.be
16/10/2015
Summary of the review
Review – Sumpan, the ultra-light earbuds by Urbanears
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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 Urbanears Sumpan

  • Affordable and budget-friendly pricing
  • Stylish minimalist design available in various vibrant colors
  • Innovative 'CableLoop' feature for tangle-free storage
  • Earpieces can hook together to be worn around the neck when not in use
  • Durable, flexible fabric-wrapped cable that minimizes friction noise
  • Surprisingly decent bass response for budget earbuds
  • Lightweight and comfortable for many users

What customers don't like about Urbanears Sumpan

  • Audio quality is often described as muffled or dull in higher frequencies
  • Lack of integrated volume control on the in-line remote
  • Non-isolating design does not block out ambient noise effectively
  • Unstable fit for some, with a tendency to fall out during movement
  • Mid-range sounds can be hazy or congested
  • Can cause ear discomfort or aches during long-term use for some
  • Limited accessories, typically shipping with only two pairs of ear tips

Verdict

The Urbanears Sumpan is a lightweight wired earbud featuring 13.6mm dynamic drivers, a 20Hz–20kHz frequency range, and 39-ohm impedance. It is characterized by its minimalist, colourful aesthetic and highly functional design, including a 'hook' feature to link buds behind the neck and a 'CableLoop' for tangle-free storage. Main pros include its extreme portability, durable fabric-covered cord, and built-in microphone for clear voice calls. However, audio performance is often described as lacking high-frequency clarity, resulting in a somewhat muffled or bass-heavy sound signature, and some users find the rigid earbud shape uncomfortable for extended use.

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