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Urbanista San Francisco Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£20Form factor:earbudConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

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

Urbanista San Francisco
5.4/10

Overall score

Score
5.4/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

80%

4.7

Technical score

20%

8.3

User score

â–¼Worse than 90% of headphones
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 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–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 84%
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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components

52%

4.1

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.9

Battery

4%

6.5

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 98%
8.3

User score

User score
8.3/ 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–² Better than 77% of models
Score components

70%

8.5

User ratings

30%

8.0

Number of reviews

â–²Better than 77%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Urbanista San Francisco

Technical score
Technical score
4.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components:

52%

4.1

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.9

Battery

4%

6.5

Calls & Controls

4.7
User score
User score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components

70%

8.5

User ratings

30%

8.0

Number of reviews

8.3
Popularity
Popularity
8.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 77% of models
Popularity:
Urbanista San Francisco has a popularity score of 8 points, which is higher than that of 76.6% of products in this category.
8.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components:

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.8
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
14.2 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 14.2 mm, smaller driver size than 83.9% of headphones and equal to 0.5% 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
Urbanista
Form factor
earbud
Weight
16 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 16 g, lighter than 87.7% of headphones and equal to 0.8% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
N/A
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Urbanista San Francisco vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 92.7% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (16 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    16 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.
  • USB-C charging
    This pair of headphones uses USB-C charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.5% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • 4.5x cheaper
    Urbanista San Francisco is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£20 vs £90).
    £20 vs £90
  • 4.5x cheaper
    Urbanista San Francisco is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£20 vs £90).
    £20 vs £90
  • 92.7% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (16 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    16 g vs 218 g
  • USB-C charging
    This pair of headphones uses USB-C charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.5% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 25.8 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (14.2 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    14.2 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.
  • 7 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (95 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    95 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 7.1% worse value for money
    Urbanista San Francisco has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.79 vs 7.3).
    6.79 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.
  • 25.8 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (14.2 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    14.2 mm vs 40 mm
  • 7 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (95 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    95 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 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
  • 15 dB lower max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a lower max SPL than the average pair of headphones (95 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    95 dB vs 110 dB
  • 8 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (95 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    95 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 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.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

back2gaming.com
21/10/2015
Hands-on test · Budget earphones
Verdict
The Urbanista San Francisco is a comfortable, lightweight earphone with decent sound and good isolation that beats Apple's stock earbuds, but has light bass and tinny highs.
thetestpit.com
08/07/2016
Hands-on test · Everyday earphones
Verdict
The Urbanista San Francisco is a small, comfortable wired earphone with noticeably more bass than basic phone earbuds, ideal for commuting or quiet videos.
techbuzzireland.com
13/10/2017
Product review · Everyday earphones
Verdict
The Urbanista San Francisco Lucky Rainbow is a bright, tangle-free everyday earphone with respectable sound for its price and a remote that handles calls.
techbuzzireland.com
19/10/2017
Hands-on test · Everyday earphones
Verdict
The Urbanista San Francisco Latte Macchiato is a good-value everyday earphone with clean sound that is not tinny indoors, though it weakens once you head outdoors.
techbuzzireland.com
27/02/2018
Product review · Everyday earphones
Verdict
The Urbanista San Francisco Green Camo is a handy everyday earphone with a tangle-free flat cable and a remote, though its one-size fit may not suit every ear.
kopfhoerer.de
20/07/2017
Hands-on test · Budget in-ear headphones
Verdict
The Urbanista San Francisco has eye-catching colours and a solid build, but its dull, cramped sound makes it a poor choice for music at home or on the go.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Urbanista San Francisco

  • High level of comfort for long-term wear due to ergonomic, lightweight hybrid design
  • Tangle-free flat cable design that reduces cord friction noise
  • Available in a wide variety of stylish colors to match personal aesthetics
  • Effective microphone that handles calls well and minimizes background noise for the listener
  • Balanced audio quality for the price point, featuring crisp highs and decent clarity
  • Affordable pricing makes them a strong alternative to standard stock earbuds

What customers don't like about Urbanista San Francisco

  • Bass response is often described as light or flat and lacks deep punch
  • Lack of integrated volume controls on the inline remote for some models
  • Open-ear design provides minimal passive noise isolation, making them less ideal for noisy streets
  • High frequencies can sound slightly tinny or sharp depending on the music genre
  • Reports of durability issues where earbuds may stop working within a few months
  • Mixed feedback regarding customer service and technical support response times

Verdict

The Urbanista San Francisco is a versatile, wired earbud model featuring dynamic 14.2mm drivers that deliver crisp highs and rich sound across a 20Hz–20kHz frequency range. Designed with a Scandinavian aesthetic, these headphones utilize a hybrid ergonomic shape to provide a comfortable fit while maintaining situational awareness. Key specifications include a 32 Ohm impedance, 95dB sensitivity, and a lightweight 16g build, available in both 3.5mm and USB-C connection variants. Its primary advantages are the practical, tangle-free flat cable (85cm length) and an integrated inline remote for hands-free calls and media control across iOS, Android, and Windows devices. However, some users find the fixed-size earbuds too large for smaller ears, and since they lack active noise cancellation or a sealing silicone tip, they offer minimal isolation from ambient noise.

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