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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£300
  • Avg. price in US: ~$350
  • Form factor: over-ear
  • Connectivity: wired
  • Battery life: N/A hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): yes

V-MODA M 200 review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

9.0

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%

9.0

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Exceptional
9.0

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%

9.8

Sound

20.0%

9.2

Features

10.0%

6.6

Design

8.0%

6.4

Connectivity

6.0%

8.5

Battery

4.0%

8.5

Calls & Controls

Exceptional
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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%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 3.2
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    0.0

    Audio latency

    25.0%

    0.0

    Low-latency game mode

    20.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    12.0%

    10

    Noise-canceling microphone

    8.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

  • 6.1
    Travel

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    Active noise cancellation (ANC)

    24.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    18.0%

    3.4

    Weight

    16.0%

    8.0

    Multipoint support

    14.0%

    10

    Ambient sound mode

  • 7.8
    Calls

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    Noise-canceling microphone

    24.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    18.0%

    8.0

    Multipoint support

    16.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    14.0%

    8.0

    Companion app

  • 5.1
    Workout

    Score components:

    28.0%

    3.4

    Weight

    24.0%

    9.0

    Water resistance

    20.0%

    4.0

    IP rating

    16.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    12.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £300

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Verdict

The V-Moda M-200 is a professional-grade, closed-back studio headphone featuring 50mm neodymium drivers with CCAW voice coils, delivering a Hi-Res Audio certified frequency response of 5Hz to 40kHz with 30Ω impedance and 101.5dB sensitivity. It is characterized by a neutral, flat sound signature fine-tuned by Roland for accurate monitoring, distinct from V-Moda's traditional bass-heavy profile. Key advantages include a durable metal-core build, sweat-resistant PU leather finish, replaceable magnetic memory foam cushions, and a portable CliqFold design; however, some users report a narrow soundstage and significant clamping force that may lead to fatigue during long sessions.

Technical Specifications of V-MODA M 200

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%

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Sound

20.0%

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Features

10.0%

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Design

8.0%

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Connectivity

6.0%

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Battery

4.0%

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Calls & Controls

9.0
V-MODA M 200 has a technical score of 8.95 points, which is higher than that of 99.9% 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%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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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.
1.0
V-MODA M 200 has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 72.7% 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%

9.0

Overall score

40.0%

8.9

Price

8.9
V-MODA M 200 has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.9 points, which is higher than 97.8% 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
V-MODA M 200 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

dynamic
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

50 mm
V-MODA M 200 uses a driver size of 50 mm, larger driver size than 86.1% of headphones and equal to 8.3% 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
V-MODA M 200 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

5 Hz
V-MODA M 200 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
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
V-MODA M 200 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
V-MODA M 200 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

0
V-MODA M 200 has 0 microphones, fewer microphones than 74.1% of headphones and equal to 25.9% 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
V-MODA M 200 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

58 dB
V-MODA M 200 has a microphone SNR of 58 dB, lower microphone SNR than 77.2% of headphones and equal to 7% of headphones.
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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

wired
V-MODA M 200 supports wired connectivity, equal to 52.6% 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
V-MODA M 200 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
V-MODA M 200 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

N/A
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

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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
V-MODA M 200 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
V-MODA M 200 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

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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

10
V-MODA M 200 offers 10 adjustable ANC levels, more adjustable ANC levels than 98.8% of headphones and equal to 0.2% of headphones.
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
V-MODA M 200 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

N/A
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

N/A
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

yes
V-MODA M 200 supports quick charge. 31% of headphones support quick charge.
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

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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

V-MODA
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

290 g
V-MODA M 200 weighs 290 g, heavier than 77.7% of headphones and equal to 1.2% 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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V-MODA M 200 vs the average headphone

  • Active noise cancellation
    V-MODA M 200 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

    V-MODA M 200 supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    V-MODA M 200 has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
    What it is: Certified for high-resolution audio playback
    When it matters: When official support for high-resolution playback matters to you.

    Importance: LOW

    V-MODA M 200 has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • EQ customization
    V-MODA M 200 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

    V-MODA M 200 supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
  • Spatial audio support
    V-MODA M 200 supports spatial audio, the average headphone does not. 30.7% of headphones support spatial audio.
    What it is: Supports immersive surround sound playback
    When it matters: When movies, games, and immersive mixes are part of your listening.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    V-MODA M 200 supports spatial audio, the average headphone does not. 30.7% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • 10 mm larger driver size
    V-MODA M 200 uses a larger driver size than the average headphone (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    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

    V-MODA M 200 uses a larger driver size than the average headphone (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
    V-MODA M 200 has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (5 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

    V-MODA M 200 has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.5 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 20,000 Hz higher treble extension
    V-MODA M 200 has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    What it is: Highest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
    When it matters: When treble extension and overall frequency reach matter to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=24000 Hz

    V-MODA M 200 has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.40000 Hz vs 20000 Hz
  • Clear call microphone
    V-MODA M 200 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

    V-MODA M 200 offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • Foldable design
    V-MODA M 200 has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
  • 12 mm more spacious earcup width
    V-MODA M 200 offers more spacious earcup width than the average headphone (55 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.
  • Active noise cancellation
    V-MODA M 200 supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    V-MODA M 200 has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • Spatial audio support
    V-MODA M 200 supports spatial audio, the average headphone does not. 30.7% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • 10 mm larger driver size
    V-MODA M 200 uses a larger driver size than the average headphone (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
  • 13 Hz lower bass extension
    V-MODA M 200 has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
  • 20,000 Hz higher treble extension
    V-MODA M 200 has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
  • 10x higher input power handling
    V-MODA M 200 has a higher max input power than the average headphone (1,000 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
  • Play while charging
    V-MODA M 200 can play while charging, the average headphone cannot. 55.9% of headphones support play while charging.
  • Clear call microphone
    V-MODA M 200 offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    V-MODA M 200 includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • In-line controls
    V-MODA M 200 includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Sidetone support
    V-MODA M 200 supports sidetone, the average headphone does not. 29.7% of headphones support sidetone.
  • EQ customization
    V-MODA M 200 supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.

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Overall
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Sound
Battery
Calls & Controls
Features
  • 33% higher weight
    V-MODA M 200 is heavier than the average headphone (290 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
  • 5 mm tighter earcup height
    V-MODA M 200 has tighter earcup height than the average headphone (55 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    V-MODA M 200 has fewer microphones than the average headphone (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
  • 17 dB lower microphone SNR
    V-MODA M 200 has a lower microphone SNR than the average headphone (58 dB vs 75 dB). The average headphones have a microphone SNR of 75 dB.
  • 33% higher weight
    V-MODA M 200 is heavier than the average headphone (290 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

    V-MODA M 200 is heavier than the average headphone (290 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.290 g vs 218 g
  • 1 fewer microphones
    V-MODA M 200 has fewer microphones than the average headphone (0 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

    V-MODA M 200 has fewer microphones than the average headphone (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.0 vs 1
  • 4.65x less popular
    V-MODA M 200 is less popular than the average headphone (1.00 vs 4.646).
    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.
    V-MODA M 200 is less popular than the average headphone (1.00 vs 4.646).1 vs 4.65
  • 5 mm tighter earcup height
    V-MODA M 200 has tighter earcup height than the average headphone (55 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    What it is: Internal height of the earcup cavity
    When it matters: When larger ears need enough space inside the earcups.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    V-MODA M 200 has tighter earcup height than the average headphone (55 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.55 mm vs 60 mm
  • 3.33x more expensive
    V-MODA M 200 is more expensive than the average headphone (£300 vs £90).
    V-MODA M 200 is more expensive than the average headphone (£300 vs £90).£300 vs £90
  • 17 dB lower microphone SNR
    V-MODA M 200 has a lower microphone SNR than the average headphone (58 dB vs 75 dB). The average headphones have a microphone SNR of 75 dB.
    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

    V-MODA M 200 has a lower microphone SNR than the average headphone (58 dB vs 75 dB). The average headphones have a microphone SNR of 75 dB.58 dB vs 75 dB
Total
Overall
Design
Calls & Controls

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What customers like about V-MODA M 200?

  • Robust and premium build quality featuring extensive use of metal
  • Highly compact, foldable design utilizing a convenient CliqFold hinge
  • Includes a durable, protective, and compact exoskeleton carrying case
  • Flat, quasi-neutral sound signature ideal for studio monitoring and track editing
  • Good passive noise isolation capable of blocking out surrounding environment noise
  • Easily driven by low-power mobile devices and smartphones without external amplification

What customers dislike about V-MODA M 200?

  • Unusually narrow and intimate soundstage with minimal depth
  • Noticeable upper-midrange recession causing vocals to occasionally sound muffled
  • The ear pads are shallow and thin, which impacts comfort during extended wear
  • Lacks the deep sub-bass punch and extension expected by classic V-Moda bassheads
  • High clamping pressure can feel overly tight on larger head sizes
  • Relatively expensive compared to alternative studio headphones offering similar performance

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