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Xiaomi Mi Headphones Tdsej02jy Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price in UK: ~£90
Avg. price in US: ~$130
Form factor: over-ear
Connectivity: Wired
Battery life: N/A hours
Active noise cancellation (ANC): no

Xiaomi Mi Headphones Tdsej02jy review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

5.4

Good

4.9

Poor

7.1

Very good

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
1.1
Travel
Score components:
28.0%
1.0
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
24.0%
0.0
Battery life
18.0%
4.7
Weight
16.0%
0.0
Multipoint support
14.0%
0.0
Ambient sound mode
5.2
Calls
Score components:
28.0%
10
Noise-canceling microphone
24.0%
10
Can be used as a headset
18.0%
0.0
Multipoint support
16.0%
0.0
Battery life
14.0%
0.0
Companion app
3.5
Workout
Score components:
28.0%
4.7
Weight
24.0%
1.0
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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Verdict

The Xiaomi Mi Headphones (TDSEJ02JY) are wired, semi-open back headphones featuring large 50mm beryllium-diaphragm drivers and a high-resolution frequency response of 20Hz to 40,000Hz. Designed for versatility, they feature a 32-ohm low impedance suitable for mobile use and a unique collapsible frame with interchangeable ear pads that allow users to switch between on-ear and over-ear configurations. Main pros include a premium build with machined aluminum earcups, a high-quality Kevlar-reinforced detachable cable, and an energetic, bass-forward sound signature that remains clear in the higher frequencies. However, cons include a slightly bulky 240g weight for portable use and a lack of active noise cancellation (ANC), relying solely on passive isolation.

Technical Specifications of Xiaomi Mi Headphones Tdsej02jy

Overall score

5.4

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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.

Sound

5.0

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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

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

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

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

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Calls & Controls

7.2

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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

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

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

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

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

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Connectivity

2.9

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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

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

N/A

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: 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

N/A

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Features

4.1

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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

N/A

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

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

N/A

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

N/A

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

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Battery

4.9

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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

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: MEDIUM

N/A

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

N/A

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Design

7.0

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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

Xiaomi

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

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

semi-open

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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Xiaomi Mi Headphones Tdsej02jy vs the average headphone

Why is Xiaomi Mi Headphones Tdsej02jy better than the average headphone?

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20,000 Hz higher treble extension
Xiaomi Mi Headphones Tdsej02jy 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
Xiaomi Mi Headphones Tdsej02jy 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
Xiaomi Mi Headphones Tdsej02jy 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
Xiaomi Mi Headphones Tdsej02jy offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
In-line controls
Xiaomi Mi Headphones Tdsej02jy includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
What it is: Controls available on in-line remote of wired cable
When it matters: When your wired setup depends on cable-mounted buttons or call controls.
Importance: LOW
Xiaomi Mi Headphones Tdsej02jy includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
5 dB/mW higher sensitivity
Xiaomi Mi Headphones Tdsej02jy has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (107 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
What it is: Sound pressure output level per unit of input power
When it matters: When you plan to use weaker sources like phones, handhelds, or entry-level dongles and still want enough volume.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=106 dB/mW
Xiaomi Mi Headphones Tdsej02jy has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (107 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.107 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
Wind noise reduction
Xiaomi Mi Headphones Tdsej02jy reduces wind noise, the average headphone does not. 34.1% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
What it is: Reduces wind interference for clearer outdoor calls
When it matters: When you take calls outdoors while walking, cycling, or commuting.
Importance: LOW
Xiaomi Mi Headphones Tdsej02jy reduces wind noise, the average headphone does not. 34.1% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
Foldable design
Xiaomi Mi Headphones Tdsej02jy has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
What it is: Earcups or headband can fold for compact storage
When it matters: When you travel often and want easier storage in a bag.
Importance: LOW
Xiaomi Mi Headphones Tdsej02jy has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
Foldable design
Xiaomi Mi Headphones Tdsej02jy has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
20,000 Hz higher treble extension
Xiaomi Mi Headphones Tdsej02jy 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.
5 dB/mW higher sensitivity
Xiaomi Mi Headphones Tdsej02jy has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (107 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
Clear call microphone
Xiaomi Mi Headphones Tdsej02jy offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
In-line controls
Xiaomi Mi Headphones Tdsej02jy includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
Wind noise reduction
Xiaomi Mi Headphones Tdsej02jy reduces wind noise, the average headphone does not. 34.1% of headphones support wind noise reduction.

Calls & Controls

Why is Xiaomi Mi Headphones Tdsej02jy worse than the average headphone?

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10.1% higher weight
Xiaomi Mi Headphones Tdsej02jy is heavier than the average headphone (240 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
2 Hz weaker bass extension
Xiaomi Mi Headphones Tdsej02jy has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
No neodymium magnet
Xiaomi Mi Headphones Tdsej02jy does not use neodymium magnets, the average headphone does. 77.4% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
2 Hz weaker bass extension
Xiaomi Mi Headphones Tdsej02jy has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 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
Xiaomi Mi Headphones Tdsej02jy has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.20 Hz vs 18 Hz
10.1% higher weight
Xiaomi Mi Headphones Tdsej02jy is heavier than the average headphone (240 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
Xiaomi Mi Headphones Tdsej02jy is heavier than the average headphone (240 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.240 g vs 218 g
No neodymium magnet
Xiaomi Mi Headphones Tdsej02jy does not use neodymium magnets, the average headphone does. 77.4% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
What it is: Uses neodymium magnets for stronger, clearer sound
When it matters: When driver construction details are part of how you compare sound hardware.
Importance: LOW
Xiaomi Mi Headphones Tdsej02jy does not use neodymium magnets, the average headphone does. 77.4% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
12.9% lower user score
Xiaomi Mi Headphones Tdsej02jy has a lower user score than the average headphone (7.08 vs 8.000).
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.
Xiaomi Mi Headphones Tdsej02jy has a lower user score than the average headphone (7.08 vs 8.000).7.08 vs 8

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(Reviews last updated: Jun 2026)

What customers like about Xiaomi Mi Headphones Tdsej02jy?

High-quality construction featuring metal earcups and a Kevlar-fiber cable
Fun, energetic sound profile with strong mid-bass punch and deep sub-bass
Excellent value for money compared to more expensive on-ear models
Comes with a comprehensive accessory kit, including a hard carrying case and various adapters
Versatile earpad options (on-ear and over-ear) allow for sound and comfort customization
Unexpectedly good sound isolation and low sound leakage for an on-ear design
Warm and smooth mids that provide a non-fatiguing listening experience

What customers dislike about Xiaomi Mi Headphones Tdsej02jy?

The on-ear fit can feel insecure or uncomfortable for long listening sessions
Mids can become slightly congested or recessed during tracks with heavy bass
Lack of active noise cancellation (ANC) limits performance in very noisy environments
The 2.5mm proprietary connectors on the earcups make finding replacement cables difficult
Higher volumes can cause the bass to dominate and lose some control
Standard pleather pads may lead to recessed mids for some users

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