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  • Avg. price: ~£180
  • Form factor: over-ear
  • Connectivity: wireless
  • Battery life: 80 hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): yes

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

7.3

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%

6.9

Technical Score

20.0%

8.6

User score

Very good
6.9

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%

7.9

Sound

20.0%

7.3

Features

10.0%

2.7

Design

8.0%

2.7

Connectivity

6.0%

9.3

Battery

4.0%

7.4

Calls & Controls

Good
8.6

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%

8.0

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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4.1
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3.6
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4.2
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3.6
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4.2
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(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

Excellent
  • 5.1
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    2.3

    Audio latency

    25.0%

    1.0

    Low-latency game mode

    20.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    12.0%

    10

    Noise-canceling microphone

    8.0%

    10

    Battery life

  • 7.2
    Travel

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    Active noise cancellation (ANC)

    24.0%

    10

    Battery life

    18.0%

    2.7

    Weight

    16.0%

    1.0

    Multipoint support

    14.0%

    10

    Ambient sound mode

  • 8.4
    Calls

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    Noise-canceling microphone

    24.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    18.0%

    1.0

    Multipoint support

    16.0%

    10

    Battery life

    14.0%

    10

    Companion app

  • 4.6
    Workout

    Score components:

    28.0%

    2.7

    Weight

    24.0%

    1.0

    Water resistance

    20.0%

    4.0

    IP rating

    16.0%

    10

    Battery life

    12.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

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Verdict

The Urbanista Los Angeles is a pioneering set of over-ear headphones featuring Exeger Powerfoyle solar cell technology integrated into the headband, enabling continuous self-charging from both natural and artificial light for virtually infinite playtime. Technical specifications include 40mm dynamic drivers, a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 32 Ohm impedance, and an 80-hour battery reserve for use in complete darkness. Key characteristics include hybrid active noise cancellation (ANC), an ambient sound mode for situational awareness, on-ear detection for auto-pausing, and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity. While the main pros are its sustainable, limitless battery life and powerful bass-forward sound profile, reported cons include a lack of a 3.5mm analog jack, a tight clamping force on larger heads, and ANC performance that struggles with higher-pitched external sounds compared to class-leading competitors.

Technical Specifications of Urbanista Los Angeles

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%

7.9

Sound

20.0%

7.3

Features

10.0%

2.7

Design

8.0%

2.7

Connectivity

6.0%

9.3

Battery

4.0%

7.4

Calls & Controls

6.9
Urbanista Los Angeles has a technical score of 6.93 points, which is higher than that of 82.6% 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%

8.0

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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3.6
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4.2
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4.2
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8.6
Urbanista Los Angeles has a user score of 8.62 points, which is higher than that of 75.2% 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.
10
Urbanista Los Angeles has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 71.9% 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%

7.3

Overall score

40.0%

9.6

Price

8.0
Urbanista Los Angeles has a quality-to-price ratio of 8 points, which is higher than 85.4% 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

yes
Urbanista Los Angeles supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% 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

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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
Urbanista Los Angeles 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
Urbanista Los Angeles 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
Urbanista Los Angeles 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
Urbanista Los Angeles 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
Urbanista Los Angeles 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

6
Urbanista Los Angeles has 6 microphones, more microphones than 96.1% of headphones and equal to 2.4% 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
Urbanista Los Angeles 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

wireless
Urbanista Los Angeles supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 52.6% of headphones and equal to 47.4% 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
Urbanista Los Angeles uses Bluetooth version 5.0, 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
Urbanista Los Angeles 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

220 ms
Urbanista Los Angeles has audio latency of 220 ms, higher audio latency than 88.5% of headphones and equal to 1% of headphones.
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

no
Urbanista Los Angeles does not support multipoint. 65.1% of headphones support multipoint.
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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

yes
Urbanista Los Angeles supports ambient sound mode. 23.2% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
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

yes
Urbanista Los Angeles supports EQ customization. 76.8% 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

yes
Urbanista Los Angeles works with a companion app. 55.7% of headphones support companion apps.
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

yes
Urbanista Los Angeles supports voice assistants. 39.2% 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

80 hours
Urbanista Los Angeles offers battery life of 80 hours, higher battery life than 92% of headphones and equal to 2.5% of headphones.
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

50 hours
Urbanista Los Angeles offers battery life with ANC of 50 hours, higher battery life with ANC than 79.7% of headphones and equal to 7.6% of headphones.
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

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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

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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

750 mAh
Urbanista Los Angeles has a battery capacity of 750 mAh, higher battery capacity than 71.5% of headphones and equal to 2.6% of headphones.
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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

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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

over-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

320 g
Urbanista Los Angeles weighs 320 g, heavier than 84.9% of headphones and equal to 1.4% 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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Urbanista Los Angeles vs the average headphone

  • Active noise cancellation
    Urbanista Los Angeles supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
    What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
    When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

    Importance: HIGH

    Urbanista Los Angeles supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • EQ customization
    Urbanista Los Angeles supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
    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

    Urbanista Los Angeles supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
  • 50 hours longer battery life
    Urbanista Los Angeles has a higher battery life than the average headphone (80 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    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

    Urbanista Los Angeles has a higher battery life than the average headphone (80 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.80 hours vs 30 hours
  • More flexible connectivity
    Urbanista Los Angeles offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired 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

    Urbanista Los Angeles offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.wireless vs wired
  • 20 hours longer ANC battery life
    Urbanista Los Angeles has a higher battery life with ANC than the average headphone (50 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    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

    Urbanista Los Angeles has a higher battery life with ANC than the average headphone (50 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.50 hours vs 30 hours
  • Clear call microphone
    Urbanista Los Angeles 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

    Urbanista Los Angeles offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    Urbanista Los Angeles 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

    Urbanista Los Angeles includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 5 more microphones
    Urbanista Los Angeles has more microphones than the average headphone (6 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 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

    Urbanista Los Angeles has more microphones than the average headphone (6 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.6 vs 1
  • Active noise cancellation
    Urbanista Los Angeles supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • 5 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Urbanista Los Angeles has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (107 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
  • 50 hours longer battery life
    Urbanista Los Angeles has a higher battery life than the average headphone (80 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
  • 20 hours longer ANC battery life
    Urbanista Los Angeles has a higher battery life with ANC than the average headphone (50 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
  • USB-C charging
    Urbanista Los Angeles uses USB-C charging, the average headphone does not. 29.4% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • Solar charging support
    Urbanista Los Angeles supports solar charging, the average headphone does not. 0.1% of headphones support solar charging.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Urbanista Los Angeles has a rechargeable battery, the average headphone does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • 25% higher battery capacity
    Urbanista Los Angeles has a higher battery capacity than the average headphone (750 mAh vs 600 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 600 mAh.
  • Play while charging
    Urbanista Los Angeles can play while charging, the average headphone cannot. 55.9% of headphones support play while charging.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Urbanista Los Angeles offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
  • Clear call microphone
    Urbanista Los Angeles offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    Urbanista Los Angeles includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 5 more microphones
    Urbanista Los Angeles has more microphones than the average headphone (6 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
  • EQ customization
    Urbanista Los Angeles supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.

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Calls & Controls
Features
  • 46.8% higher weight
    Urbanista Los Angeles is heavier than the average headphone (320 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
  • Fixed cable
    Urbanista Los Angeles has a fixed cable, while the average headphone has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    Urbanista Los Angeles has non-replaceable earpads, while the average headphone has replaceable ones. 96.1% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Urbanista Los Angeles uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average headphone is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Urbanista Los Angeles 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 neodymium magnet
    Urbanista Los Angeles does not use neodymium magnets, the average headphone does. 77.4% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • 92.5 ms higher audio latency
    Urbanista Los Angeles has a higher audio latency than the average headphone (220 ms vs 127.5 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 127.5 ms.
  • 46.8% higher weight
    Urbanista Los Angeles is heavier than the average headphone (320 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

    Urbanista Los Angeles is heavier than the average headphone (320 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.320 g vs 218 g
  • 92.5 ms higher audio latency
    Urbanista Los Angeles has a higher audio latency than the average headphone (220 ms vs 127.5 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 127.5 ms.
    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

    Urbanista Los Angeles has a higher audio latency than the average headphone (220 ms vs 127.5 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 127.5 ms.220 ms vs 127.5 ms
  • Fixed cable
    Urbanista Los Angeles 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

    Urbanista Los Angeles has a fixed cable, while the average headphone has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    Urbanista Los Angeles has non-replaceable earpads, while the average headphone has replaceable ones. 96.1% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
    What it is: Earpads can be replaced when worn out
    When it matters: When you care about long-term maintenance and extending product life.

    Importance: LOW

    Urbanista Los Angeles has non-replaceable earpads, while the average headphone has replaceable ones. 96.1% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Urbanista Los Angeles 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

    Urbanista Los Angeles 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
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Urbanista Los Angeles uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average headphone is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
    What it is: Cable designed to resist tangling
    When it matters: When you often carry wired headphones in a bag or pocket.

    Importance: LOW

    Urbanista Los Angeles uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average headphone is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • No neodymium magnet
    Urbanista Los Angeles does not use neodymium magnets, the average headphone does. 77.4% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
    What it is: Uses neodymium magnets for stronger, clearer sound
    When it matters: When driver construction details are part of how you compare sound hardware.

    Importance: LOW

    Urbanista Los Angeles does not use neodymium magnets, the average headphone does. 77.4% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • 2x more expensive
    Urbanista Los Angeles is more expensive than the average headphone (£180 vs £90).
    Urbanista Los Angeles is more expensive than the average headphone (£180 vs £90).£180 vs £90
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What customers like about Urbanista Los Angeles?

  • Innovative Powerfoyle solar technology allows for virtually infinite battery life in light.
  • Stupendous base battery life of up to 80 hours without solar assistance.
  • Punchy, bass-forward sound signature that appeals to fans of energetic music.
  • Stylish, minimalist design with high-quality build materials.
  • Useful companion app that gamifies and tracks solar charging status.
  • Reliable on-ear detection that automatically pauses and resumes playback.

What customers dislike about Urbanista Los Angeles?

  • High clamping force can feel tight and uncomfortable, especially for larger heads.
  • Bass-heavy tuning can occasionally overwhelm the midrange and vocals.
  • Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) is decent but falls short of market leaders like Sony or Bose.
  • App lacks a custom EQ to adjust the sound signature.
  • No 3.5mm analog jack for wired listening.
  • Relatively heavy at 320g compared to some competitors.
  • Non-foldable design makes them less portable than other over-ear models.

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29/12/2021
Urbanista Los Angeles Review: The Power of the Sun

The Urbanista Los Angeles wireless over-ear headphones are highlighted in this review as a breakthrough in eco-friendly technology, featuring an innovative flexible "Powerfoyle" solar cell material integrated directly into the headband. Developed by the Swedish firm Exeger, this material successfully transforms both natural sunlight and indoor artificial light into clean energy,...Read more

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computerbase.de
29/11/2021
Urbanista Los Angeles Solar-Powered Headphones Review: Sound, ANC, and Solar Power

Urbanista Los Angeles Review Summary The Urbanista Los Angeles stands out for its innovative Powerfoyle solar technology integrated into the headband, which continuously charges the headphones using both direct sunlight and indoor ambient light. Combined with an exceptional battery life of nearly 70 hours with active noise cancellation (ANC) enabled at medium volume, it virtually...Read more

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kopfhoerer.de
28/11/2021
Urbanista Los Angeles review on kopfhoerer.de

Review Summary The Urbanista Los Angeles stands out as an innovative pair of wireless over-ear headphones featuring Exeger's Powerfoyle solar cell technology integrated into the headband, allowing them to charge continuously under any light source. In terms of performance, the solar tracking delivers roughly two hours of playtime from one hour of November sunlight, and 25 minutes of...Read more

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zdnet.fr
25/04/2024
Urbanista Los Angeles Review: Is this solar-powered headset just a gimmick?

The Urbanista Los AngelesGo to product viewer dialogue for this item. wireless headphones stand out primarily for their Exeger Powerfoyle solar cell technology built into the headband, which is designed to convert both indoor and outdoor light into clean energy. At an affordable price point of €140, the headset boasts an exceptional 80-hour battery reserve alongside premium features...Read more

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revistagq.com
25/01/2022
Urbanista Los Angeles: we test the infinite-battery headphones that charge with sunlight

Overview and Core Technology The Urbanista Los Angeles wireless headphones feature a revolutionary solar-powered charging system using flexible Powerfoyle solar cells built directly into the headband. This technology seamlessly captures ambient and direct light from both outdoor sunlight and indoor sources, allowing the headphones to charge continuously on the go or while sitting on...Read more

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tomshw.it
23/11/2021
Urbanista Los Angeles review: Testing the solar-powered headphones

The Urbanista Los AngelesGo to product viewer dialogue for this item. wireless headphones are highly praised for their groundbreaking Powerfoyle solar-cell technology, which integrates a photovoltaic layer across the top of the headband. This unique design allows the 750mAh battery to constantly recharge under both outdoor sunlight and ambient indoor light, providing a virtually...Read more

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wired.it
06/12/2021
Wired: 60-second review of the Urbanista Los Angeles headphones

The Urbanista Los AngelesGo to product viewer dialog for this item. headphones stand out because they use a special solar charging system built into the headband. This technology changes both indoor and outdoor light into power, giving the headphones a battery life that feels almost endless. Users love this main benefit because they rarely need to plug the headphones into a wall to...Read more

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tvtech.it
23/12/2021
Urbanista Los Angeles: the wireless headphones you will never have to charge

The Urbanista Los AngelesGo to product viewer dialog for this item. review from TVtech highlights a unique pair of Bluetooth wireless over-ear headphones that virtually eliminate the need for traditional cable charging. The standout pro is the integration of a photosensitive film directly onto the headband, which successfully harvests energy from both direct sunlight and indoor...Read more

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socialandtech.net
08/05/2024
Urbanista Los Angeles review: the solar-powered headphones

The Urbanista Los Angeles wireless headphones stand out primarily for their innovative solar-charging technology, which uses a Powerfoyle solar cell layer integrated into the headband to continuously pull power from both natural sunlight and ambient indoor lighting. According to the reviewer, this system functions seamlessly whether the headphones are turned on or off, potentially...Read more

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techprincess.it
02/05/2022
Le cuffie a energia solare hanno senso? Urbanista Los Angeles recensione

The Urbanista Los Angeles headphonesGo to product viewer dialogue for this item. feature innovative Powerfoyle solar technology, allowing constant charging via natural or artificial light to offer an 80-hour battery reserve and a stylish, well-constructed design. They provide effective hybrid ANC, on-ear detection, and a punchy, bass-heavy audio profile suited for modern genres....Read more

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wired.it
14/12/2021
Urbanista Los Angeles: here is how the first solar-powered headphones work

The Wired Italia review of the Urbanista Los AngelesGo to product viewer dialogue for this item. headphones awards them a score of 7.5 out of 10, highlighting their groundbreaking Exeger Powerfoyle solar cell system as the standout feature. This innovative material allows the over-ear headphones to convert both indoor and outdoor light into clean energy, effectively yielding an...Read more

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fwd.nl
01/06/2024
Urbanista Powerfoyle line-up – Music without ever charging

The Urbanista Powerfoyle lineup features the Los Angeles over-ear headphones, Malibu wireless speaker, and Phoenix in-ear buds, all designed to recharge continuously using integrated solar panels. The review highlights that the "never-charge" promise is highly functional and realistic, especially for the Los Angeles headphones, which easily generate more power than they consume...Read more

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coolesuggesties.nl
23/12/2021
Gadget review: Urbanista Los Angeles

The Urbanista Los Angeles is a sleek, unisex over-ear headphone distinguished by its integrated Exeger Powerflyte photovoltaic material along the headband, allowing it to automatically recharge using both solar energy and indoor ambient light. Architecturally similar to the Urbanista Miami, it offers a solid and robust fit, clean styling that complements any fashion sense, and...Read more

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id.nl
23/11/2021
Urbanista Los Angeles – Wireless headphones charge themselves", "Urbanista Los Angeles – Self-charging wireless headphones

The Urbanista Los Angeles headphones feature revolutionary Powerfoyle solar technology in the headband, allowing them to charge via indoor and outdoor light, providing nearly infinite playtime and an 80-hour battery reserve. These headphones offer solid performance with hybrid active noise cancellation (ANC), on-ear detection, and a bass-heavy sound profile suitable for modern...Read more

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