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X-1 Audio IE2 Mbk X Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£9Form factor:in-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

X-1 Audio IE2 Mbk X Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

X-1 Audio IE2 Mbk X
5.6/10

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components

80%

5.6

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 82% of headphones
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 79%
5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 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 66% of models
Score components

52%

6.2

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

6.8

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

6.1

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 66%
?

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%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £9
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones X-1 Audio IE2 Mbk X

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 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 66% of models
Score components:

52%

6.2

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

6.8

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

6.1

Calls & Controls

5.6
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
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:
X-1 Audio IE2 Mbk X 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
6.9/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.9
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
8 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 8 mm, smaller driver size than 96.1% of headphones and equal to 1.7% 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
18 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 18 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 49.6% of headphones and equal to 3.6% 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
X-1 Audio
Form factor
in-ear
Weight
50 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 50 g, lighter than 81% of headphones and equal to 0.2% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
N/A
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X-1 Audio IE2 Mbk X vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 77.1% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (50 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    50 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.
  • 4.5 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (106.5 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    106.5 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 10x cheaper
    X-1 Audio IE2 Mbk X is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£9 vs £90).
    £9 vs £90
  • Better IP rating
    This pair of headphones has a better IP rating than the average pair of headphones (IPX8 vs none). The average headphones have an IP rating of none.
    IPX8 vs none
  • Water resistance
    This pair of headphones is water resistant, the average pair of headphones is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • 10x cheaper
    X-1 Audio IE2 Mbk X is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£9 vs £90).
    £9 vs £90
  • 77.1% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (50 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    50 g vs 218 g
  • Better IP rating
    This pair of headphones has a better IP rating than the average pair of headphones (IPX8 vs none). The average headphones have an IP rating of none.
    IPX8 vs none
  • Water resistance
    This pair of headphones is water resistant, the average pair of headphones is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • 4.5 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (106.5 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    106.5 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 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.
  • 32 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (8 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    8 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.
  • 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
    X-1 Audio IE2 Mbk X is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 4.8% worse value for money
    X-1 Audio IE2 Mbk X has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.93 vs 7.3).
    6.93 vs 7.27
  • 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.
    December 2012
    2012 vs 2016
  • 95% lower input power handling
    This pair of headphones has a lower max input power than the average pair of headphones (5 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
    5 mW vs 100 mW
  • 5.87x less popular
    X-1 Audio IE2 Mbk X is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 4.8% worse value for money
    X-1 Audio IE2 Mbk X has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.93 vs 7.3).
    6.93 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.
  • 32 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (8 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    8 mm vs 40 mm
  • 95% lower input power handling
    This pair of headphones has a lower max input power than the average pair of headphones (5 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
    5 mW vs 100 mW
  • 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.
    December 2012
    2012 vs 2016

Third-party reviews

What customers like about X-1 Audio IE2 Mbk X

  • Fully waterproof design up to 12 feet of depth
  • Sweatproof construction ideal for athletes and heavy sports use
  • Good passive noise isolation due to a tight acoustic ear seal
  • Comes with 5 pairs of different-sized ear tips for custom fit
  • Equipped with an in-line remote control and mic for headset functionality
  • Tangle-free cable design
  • Easy to clean by simply rinsing with water

What customers don't like about X-1 Audio IE2 Mbk X

  • Wired connectivity restricts freedom of movement compared to Bluetooth options
  • Sound signature may lack deep or sub-bass punch for bass enthusiasts
  • Requires a standard 3.5mm jack which is missing on many modern smartphones
  • Microphone audio quality is susceptible to environmental noise since it lacks active ambient filtering

Verdict

The Sennheiser IE 200 is a compact, 4-gram in-ear monitor featuring 7mm TrueResponse transducers, delivering a balanced 6Hz-20kHz frequency response with ultra-low distortion. Its key characteristics include a unique dual-tuning nozzle for adjustable bass and a comfortable, ergonomic fit, while its primary advantages are exceptional sound fidelity and a high-quality 1.2m braided MMCX cable. Cons include a tangle-prone, microphonic stock cable, lack of inline controls, and a relatively lean sub-bass.

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