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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 this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

8.6

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%

8.6

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Excellent
8.6

Technical Score

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 components:

52.0%

9.7

Sound

20.0%

8.3

Features

10.0%

6.6

Design

8.0%

5.2

Connectivity

6.0%

7.4

Battery

4.0%

8.3

Calls & Controls

Excellent
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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

  • 7.6
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    ?

    Audio latency

    25.0%

    4.0

    Low-latency game mode

    20.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    12.0%

    10

    Noise-canceling microphone

    8.0%

    ?

    Battery life

  • 8.2
    Travel

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    Active noise cancellation (ANC)

    24.0%

    ?

    Battery life

    18.0%

    ?

    Weight

    16.0%

    4.0

    Multipoint support

    14.0%

    10

    Ambient sound mode

  • 8.3
    Calls

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    Noise-canceling microphone

    24.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    18.0%

    4.0

    Multipoint support

    16.0%

    ?

    Battery life

    14.0%

    ?

    Companion app

  • 8.2
    Workout

    Score components:

    28.0%

    ?

    Weight

    24.0%

    ?

    Water resistance

    20.0%

    ?

    IP rating

    16.0%

    ?

    Battery life

    12.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

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Best prices in UK

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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 pair of headphones V-MODA M 200

Technical Score

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 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

8.6
V-MODA M 200 has a technical score of 8.58 points, which is higher than that of 97.8% 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 73.4% 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%

8.6

Overall score

40.0%

8.9

Price

8.7
V-MODA M 200 has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.7 points, which is higher than 93.7% 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: HIGH

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: HIGH

50 mm
V-MODA M 200 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
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, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and 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: LOW

yes
V-MODA M 200 supports a noise-canceling microphone. 61.1% 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: LOW

yes
V-MODA M 200 is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% 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 73.2% of headphones and equal to 26.9% 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. 13.5% 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

N/A
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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: LOW

wired
V-MODA M 200 supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% 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: LOW

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 13.1% 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

N/A
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: MEDIUM

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: LOW

no
V-MODA M 200 does not support multipoint. 30.6% 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
V-MODA M 200 supports ambient sound mode. 75.2% 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: HIGH

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 0.3% 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: LOW

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: LOW

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: LOW

Good value: <=2 hours

N/A
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: LOW

yes
V-MODA M 200 supports quick charge. 67% 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: LOW

Good value: >=720 mAh

N/A
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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: LOW

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: LOW

over-ear
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <150 g

290 g
V-MODA M 200 weighs 290 g, heavier than 77.7% of headphones and equal to 1.3% 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: LOW

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: LOW

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V-MODA M 200 vs the average pair of headphones

  • Active noise cancellation
    V-MODA M 200 supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% 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 pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    V-MODA M 200 has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% 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: HIGH

    V-MODA M 200 has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • Spatial audio support
    V-MODA M 200 supports spatial audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 15.9% 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 pair of headphones does not. 15.9% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • Ambient sound mode
    V-MODA M 200 supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support 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

    V-MODA M 200 supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • EQ customization
    V-MODA M 200 supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% 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 pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • 10 mm larger driver size
    V-MODA M 200 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.
    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: HIGH

    V-MODA M 200 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
    V-MODA M 200 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.
    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 pair of headphones (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.5 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • Wear detection
    V-MODA M 200 supports wear detection, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.6% of headphones support in/on-ear detection.
    What it is: Automatically pauses or resumes playback when worn or removed
    When it matters: When automatic play and pause improves daily convenience.

    Importance: LOW

    V-MODA M 200 supports wear detection, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.6% of headphones support in/on-ear detection.
  • Foldable design
    V-MODA M 200 has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 11 mm more spacious earcup width
    V-MODA M 200 offers more spacious earcup width than the average pair of headphones (55 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
  • Active noise cancellation
    V-MODA M 200 supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    V-MODA M 200 has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • Spatial audio support
    V-MODA M 200 supports spatial audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 15.9% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • 10 mm larger driver size
    V-MODA M 200 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.
  • 13 Hz lower bass extension
    V-MODA M 200 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.
  • 20,000 Hz higher treble extension
    V-MODA M 200 has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
  • 0.25 % lower distortion
    V-MODA M 200 has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.1% vs 0.3%). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3%.
  • 10x higher input power handling
    V-MODA M 200 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.
  • Quick charge support
    V-MODA M 200 supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • Play while charging
    V-MODA M 200 can play while charging, the average pair of headphones cannot. 29.1% of headphones support play while charging.
  • LE Audio support
    V-MODA M 200 supports LE Audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 11.6% of headphones support Bluetooth LE Audio.
  • AptX HD support
    V-MODA M 200 supports aptX HD, the average pair of headphones does not. 7.6% of headphones support aptX HD.
  • AAC codec support
    V-MODA M 200 supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • AptX support
    V-MODA M 200 supports aptX, the average pair of headphones does not. 18.4% of headphones support aptX.
  • Clear call microphone
    V-MODA M 200 offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    V-MODA M 200 includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • In-line controls
    V-MODA M 200 includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Sidetone support
    V-MODA M 200 supports sidetone, the average pair of headphones does not. 25.3% of headphones support sidetone.
  • Ambient sound mode
    V-MODA M 200 supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • EQ customization
    V-MODA M 200 supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • Wear detection
    V-MODA M 200 supports wear detection, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.6% of headphones support in/on-ear detection.

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Overall
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Sound
Battery
Connectivity
Calls & Controls
Features
  • 33% higher weight
    V-MODA M 200 is heavier than the average pair of headphones (290 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
  • No battery indicator
    V-MODA M 200 does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    V-MODA M 200 has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
  • 33% higher weight
    V-MODA M 200 is heavier than the average pair of headphones (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: HIGH

    Good value: <150 g

    V-MODA M 200 is heavier than the average pair of headphones (290 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.290 g vs 218 g
  • No battery indicator
    V-MODA M 200 does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
    What it is: Shows remaining battery charge visually or audibly
    When it matters: When you dislike unexpected shutdowns and want clearer warning before leaving home, boarding a flight, or joining a call.

    Importance: LOW

    V-MODA M 200 does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    V-MODA M 200 has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (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 pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.0 vs 1
  • 5.87x less popular
    V-MODA M 200 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1.00 vs 5.869).
    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 pair of headphones (1.00 vs 5.869).1 vs 5.87
  • 3.33x more expensive
    V-MODA M 200 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£300 vs £90).
    V-MODA M 200 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£300 vs £90).£300 vs £90
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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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