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V-MODA Crossfade M 100 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£220Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

V-MODA Crossfade M 100 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

V-MODA Crossfade M 100
5.7/10

Overall score

Score
5.7/ 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 78% of models
Score components

80%

5.7

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 78% 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%

5.7

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

â–¼Worse than 84%
5.7

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 59% of models
Score components

52%

6.5

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

6.2

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

6.6

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 59%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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 58% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £220
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones V-MODA Crossfade M 100

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 59% of models
Score components:

52%

6.5

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

6.2

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

6.6

Calls & Controls

5.7
User score
User score
8.0/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
V-MODA Crossfade M 100 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 73.4% of products in this category.
1.0
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%

5.7

Overall score

30%

9.4

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
50 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 50 mm, larger driver size than 86.3% of headphones and equal to 8.2% 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
5 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 5 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 86.3% of headphones and equal to 10.8% 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
V-MODA
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
280 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 280 g, heavier than 73.1% of headphones and equal to 1.3% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
5.5
Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
This pair of headphones has a clamp force of 5.5, higher clamp force than 79.9% of headphones and equal to 1.2% of headphones.
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V-MODA Crossfade M 100 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 10 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    50 mm vs 40 mm
  • 13 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    5 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 10,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (30,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    30,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Dj-focused design
    This pair of headphones is designed for DJ use, the average pair of headphones is not. 2.9% of headphones are designed for DJ use.
    Explicit DJ-oriented model or product line.
  • 23 dB higher max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a higher max SPL than the average pair of headphones (133 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    133 dB vs 110 dB
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Dj-focused design
    This pair of headphones is designed for DJ use, the average pair of headphones is not. 2.9% of headphones are designed for DJ use.
    Explicit DJ-oriented model or product line.
  • 10 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    50 mm vs 40 mm
  • 13 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    5 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 10,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (30,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    30,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 23 dB higher max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a higher max SPL than the average pair of headphones (133 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    133 dB vs 110 dB
  • 10x higher input power handling
    This pair of headphones has a higher max input power than the average pair of headphones (1,000 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
    1,000 mW vs 100 mW
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 0.7 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 28.4% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (280 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    280 g vs 218 g
  • 12 mm tighter earcup width
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (32 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    32 mm vs 44 mm
  • 1.2 higher clamp force
    This pair of headphones has a higher clamp force than the average pair of headphones (5.5 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    5.5 vs 4.3
  • 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.
  • 5.87x less popular
    V-MODA Crossfade M 100 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 6.6% worse value for money
    V-MODA Crossfade M 100 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.82 vs 7.3).
    6.82 vs 7.27
  • 2.44x more expensive
    V-MODA Crossfade M 100 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£220 vs £90).
    £220 vs £90
  • 5.87x less popular
    V-MODA Crossfade M 100 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 6.6% worse value for money
    V-MODA Crossfade M 100 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.82 vs 7.3).
    6.82 vs 7.27
  • 2.44x more expensive
    V-MODA Crossfade M 100 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£220 vs £90).
    £220 vs £90
  • 28.4% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (280 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    280 g vs 218 g
  • 1.2 higher clamp force
    This pair of headphones has a higher clamp force than the average pair of headphones (5.5 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    5.5 vs 4.3
  • 12 mm tighter earcup width
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (32 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    32 mm vs 44 mm
  • 3 mm tighter earcup height
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup height than the average pair of headphones (57 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    57 mm vs 60 mm
  • 0.7 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 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.
  • 4 older release date
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2012 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    November 2012
    2012 vs 2016

Third-party reviews

What customers like about V-MODA Crossfade M 100

  • Exceptional build quality with a highly durable, military-grade steel-flex frame and metal hinges.
  • Powerful, deep, and punchy bass response that caters well to electronic, hip-hop, and DJ monitoring.
  • Highly portable and compact design thanks to the innovative CliqFold mechanism.
  • Unique and stylish industrial aesthetics with options for custom laser-engraved shields.
  • Great inclusion of durable, Kevlar-reinforced detachable cables and a protective hard exoskeleton case.
  • Fun, energetic, and wide 3D soundstage for non-neutral listening profiles.

What customers don't like about V-MODA Crossfade M 100

  • Strong initial clamping force out of the box that can cause physical discomfort or headaches during long sessions.
  • Standard stock ear pads are relatively shallow, causing users' ears to press painfully against the inner driver protective grilles.
  • Prone to noticeable sound leakage at higher volumes, making them less ideal for quiet environments or public transit.
  • Passive noise isolation is below average in very loud environments due to its slightly ported design.
  • V-shaped sound signature recesses the mid-range frequencies, causing some vocals and instruments to lose clinical detail or sound distant.
  • Ear cups trap heat easily, leading to warm or sweaty ears during extended wear.

Verdict

The V-Moda Crossfade M-100 is a closed-back over-ear headphone featuring patented 50mm dual-diaphragm drivers, a frequency response of 5Hz–30kHz, 32 ohm impedance, and a sensitivity of 103dB. Known for its industrial 'tank-like' steel construction and CliqFold hinge, it offers a portable, highly durable design with a V-shaped sound signature emphasizing deep, punchy bass and crisp highs. Main pros include its military-grade build quality, immersive soundstage for a closed-back model, and extensive customization via interchangeable metal shields. Common cons involve a tight clamping force that may cause discomfort during long sessions, stock ear cushions that some find too small (often requiring an 'XL' pad upgrade), and notable sound leakage at higher volumes.

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