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Urbanista Seattle Wireless Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£90Form factor:on-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:12 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Urbanista Seattle Wireless 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 Seattle Wireless
6.1/10

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 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 58% of models
Score components

80%

5.7

Technical score

20%

7.6

User score

â–¼Worse than 58% of headphones
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 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 59% of models
Score components

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 59%
5.7

Technical score

Technical score
5.7/ 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 63% of models
Score components

52%

6.0

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

6.4

Design

8%

5.4

Connectivity

6%

4.9

Battery

4%

7.7

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 63%
7.6

User score

User score
7.6/ 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–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

7.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 72%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Urbanista Seattle Wireless

Technical score
Technical score
5.7/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components:

52%

6.0

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

6.4

Design

8%

5.4

Connectivity

6%

4.9

Battery

4%

7.7

Calls & Controls

5.7
User score
User score
7.6/ 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–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

7.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.6
Popularity
Popularity
7.0/ 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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â–² Better than 64% of models
Popularity:
Urbanista Seattle Wireless has a popularity score of 7 points, which is higher than that of 64.3% of products in this category.
7.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 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 59% of models
Score components:

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.2
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
40 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.6% of headphones and equal to 53.3% 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
wireless
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
4.1
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 4.1, newer Bluetooth version than 62.3% of headphones and equal to 5.4% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Market range: <10 m – >15 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.7% of headphones and equal to 80.6% of headphones.
Audio latency
?
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
12 hours
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 12 hours, lower battery life than 85.4% of headphones and equal to 3.8% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
2.5 hours
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 2.5 hours to charge, higher charging time than 53% of headphones and equal to 13% of headphones.
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
500 mAh
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 500 mAh, lower battery capacity than 55.3% of headphones and equal to 9.4% of headphones.
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Brand name
Urbanista
Form factor
on-ear
Weight
172 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 172 g, lighter than 63.6% of headphones and equal to 0.3% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Urbanista Seattle Wireless vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 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.
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 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.
  • 21.1% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (172 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    172 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.
  • 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.
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 21.1% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (172 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    172 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.
  • Rechargeable battery
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 18 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (12 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    12 hours vs 30 hours
  • 0.5 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (2.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    2.5 hours vs 2 hours
  • 5 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (97 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    97 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
  • 5.7% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 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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    Urbanista Seattle Wireless
    the average pair of headphones
    Urbanista Seattle Wireless has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.57 vs 8).
    7.57 vs 8
  • 13 dB lower max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a lower max SPL than the average pair of headphones (97 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    97 dB vs 110 dB
  • 6 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (97 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    97 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 5.7% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Urbanista Seattle Wireless
    the average pair of headphones
    Urbanista Seattle Wireless has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.57 vs 8).
    7.57 vs 8
  • 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.
  • 5 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (97 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    97 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
  • 13 dB lower max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a lower max SPL than the average pair of headphones (97 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    97 dB vs 110 dB
  • 6 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (97 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    97 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 18 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (12 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    12 hours vs 30 hours
  • 0.5 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (2.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    2.5 hours vs 2 hours
  • 13.8% lower battery capacity
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (500 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    500 mAh vs 580 mAh

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Jim O Brien Tech techbuzzireland
≈ estimated
11/01/2017
Hands-on review · packaging, design and touch controls
Verdict
Urbanista Seattle Wireless offers good value for the price, is comfortable and well built, though the design is plain.
9.0
Byte Review
≈ estimated
05/12/2017
Hands-on review · sound, comfort and battery tests
Verdict
Urbanista Seattle Wireless might be one of the best-sounding and best-looking wireless headphones at this price.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

whathifi.com
19/05/2017
Test-room review · Wireless on-ears
Verdict
The Urbanista Seattle Wireless is one of the best-sounding style headphones at this price, with smooth detail, though its bass can sound one-note.
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trustedreviews.com
28/04/2017
Summary of the review
Urbanista Seattle Review
techadvisor.com
18/07/2017
Hands-on review · Style-led headphones
Verdict
The Urbanista Seattle Wireless has pronounced bass and good noise blocking for the price, but a tight fit and accidental touch controls may frustrate people with larger heads.
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loudersound.com
25/04/2020
Summary of the review
Urbanista Seattle Wireless headphones review
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opumo.com
[No date listed]
Summary of the review
Urbanista Seattle Headphones Review
techbuzzireland.com
10/01/2017
Hands-on review · Gesture-control headphones
Verdict
The Urbanista Seattle Wireless is comfortable, blocks outside noise well and sounds good for the price, though it has no carry bag and looks plain.
kopfhoerer.de
01/10/2018
Hands-on test · Portable Bluetooth on-ears
Verdict
The Urbanista Seattle Wireless suits noisy city streets with punchy bass and clear vocals, but its narrow, muffled sound and slow touch remote limit it at home.
B
beautypunk.com
10/10/2016
Summary of the review
Urbanista Seattle: Headphones are now the new accessories
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lesnumeriques.com
21/09/2017
Summary of the review
Urbanista Seattle Review: A Grunge More Heavy Than Punk
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leclaireur.fnac.com
08/02/2018
Summary of the review
Urbanista Seattle wireless headphones review: cheap but underperforming
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roxarmy.com
12/02/2017
Summary of the review
Urbanista Seattle review: the minimalist design headphones
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afdigitale.it
20/12/2018
Summary of the review
Urbanista Seattle Archives - AF Digitale
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xgn.nl
20/09/2016
Hands-on review · Wired and wireless
Verdict
The Urbanista Seattle Wireless sounds clear across genres and is comfortable to wear, and it works with a cable when the battery is empty, but it lets in train noise.
fitsociety.nl
No Date
Gym test · Wireless headphones
Verdict
The Urbanista Seattle Wireless blocks out gym music well and stays on for most workouts, but it slips during intense leg training.

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Urbanista Seattle Wireless

  • Sleek and minimalist Scandinavian design that is both stylish and lightweight
  • Surprisingly good sound quality for the price, featuring crisp audio and deep bass
  • Highly portable due to a sturdy, collapsible folding design
  • Soft memory foam ear cushions provide a comfortable fit for many users
  • Effective passive noise isolation that blocks out significant ambient sound
  • Includes a 3.5mm cable for wired listening when the battery is depleted
  • Convenient touch-sensitive controls on the ear cup for music and call management

What customers don't like about Urbanista Seattle Wireless

  • Battery life is relatively short at approximately 12 hours compared to modern competitors
  • Touch controls can be fiddly or temperamental and may be triggered accidentally
  • Comfort can be an issue for users with larger heads due to a high clamping force
  • Headband lacks sufficient cushioning, which can cause discomfort over long periods
  • Uses older Bluetooth 4.0 technology and lacks modern features like NFC or aptX support
  • High-frequency audio (treble) can sometimes lack clarity or feel slightly flat
  • Charging uses an outdated Micro-USB port rather than the modern USB-C standard

Verdict

The Urbanista Seattle Wireless is a minimalist Scandinavian-designed on-ear headphone featuring 40mm dynamic drivers that deliver a bass-focused audio experience with a frequency response of 20Hz–20,000Hz and 26-ohm impedance. These Bluetooth 4.1 headphones offer up to 12 hours of playtime per charge, with the added flexibility of a 3.5mm plug-in fabric cord for passive listening and a convenient foldable frame for portability. Main pros include its lightweight 172g build, comfortable protein leather memory foam cushions, and advanced 'Soft Touch' swipe controls on the right ear cup for seamless music and call management. However, some users may find the 12-hour battery life relatively short compared to modern competitors, and the touch controls can occasionally be temperamental or prone to accidental triggers during adjustment.

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