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  • Avg. price: ~£25
  • Form factor: on-ear
  • Connectivity: wired
  • Battery life: N/A hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): no

Yamaha HPH 50 review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

5.3

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%

4.4

Technical Score

20.0%

9.1

User score

Good
4.4

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%

4.8

Sound

20.0%

2.7

Features

10.0%

6.9

Design

8.0%

6.2

Connectivity

6.0%

1.0

Battery

4.0%

2.2

Calls & Controls

Poor
9.1

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%

8.7

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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Exceptional
  • 0.2
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    0.0

    Audio latency

    25.0%

    0.0

    Low-latency game mode

    20.0%

    1.0

    Can be used as a headset

    12.0%

    0.0

    Noise-canceling microphone

    8.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

  • 1.6
    Travel

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Active noise cancellation (ANC)

    24.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    18.0%

    7.3

    Weight

    16.0%

    0.0

    Multipoint support

    14.0%

    0.0

    Ambient sound mode

  • 0.2
    Calls

    Score components:

    28.0%

    0.0

    Noise-canceling microphone

    24.0%

    1.0

    Can be used as a headset

    18.0%

    0.0

    Multipoint support

    16.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    14.0%

    0.0

    Companion app

  • 3.2
    Workout

    Score components:

    28.0%

    7.3

    Weight

    24.0%

    1.0

    Water resistance

    20.0%

    4.0

    IP rating

    16.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    12.0%

    1.0

    Can be used as a headset

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Verdict

The Yamaha HPH-50 is a compact, entry-level on-ear headphone featuring 38 mm dynamic, closed-back drivers that deliver a balanced frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz with a sensitivity of 103 dB and 35 ohms impedance. Designed primarily for digital instrument practice, it includes a 2-metre cable with a 3.5 mm gold-plated plug and a 6.3 mm adapter, alongside 90-degree swivelling earcups and an adjustable headband for a customized fit. Main pros include its lightweight 133g build, clear audio performance for monitoring, and versatile connectivity for instruments; however, potential cons include the lack of headband padding and a non-detachable cable.

Technical Specifications of Yamaha HPH 50

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%

4.8

Sound

20.0%

2.7

Features

10.0%

6.9

Design

8.0%

6.2

Connectivity

6.0%

1.0

Battery

4.0%

2.2

Calls & Controls

4.4
Yamaha HPH 50 has a technical score of 4.36 points, which is lower than that of 79% 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%

8.7

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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4.3
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9.1
Yamaha HPH 50 has a user score of 9.06 points, which is higher than that of 88.1% of products in this category.
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.
10
Yamaha HPH 50 has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 71.9% 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%

5.3

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

6.7
Yamaha HPH 50 has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.7 points, which is higher than 45.2% 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

no
Yamaha HPH 50 does not support active noise cancellation. 27.4% 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

38 mm
Yamaha HPH 50 uses a driver size of 38 mm, smaller driver size than 71.9% of headphones and equal to 0.8% 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
Yamaha HPH 50 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

20 Hz
Yamaha HPH 50 reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.6% of headphones and equal to 47.5% 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

N/A
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

no
Yamaha HPH 50 is not headset-ready, while 15.3% is. 84.7% 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

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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

N/A
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: HIGH

wired
Yamaha HPH 50 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

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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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

no
Yamaha HPH 50 does not support EQ customization. 23.3% 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

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

no
Yamaha HPH 50 does not support voice assistants. 60.9% 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

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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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

Yamaha
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

on-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

133 g
Yamaha HPH 50 weighs 133 g, lighter than 73.5% of headphones and equal to 0.2% 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

4.5
Yamaha HPH 50 has a clamp force of 4.5, higher clamp force than 55.1% of headphones and equal to 2.8% of headphones.
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Yamaha HPH 50 vs the average headphone

  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    Yamaha HPH 50 includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average headphone does not. 38.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
    What it is: Shows whether the headphones end in a built-in 3.5 mm male plug instead of relying on a separate detachable cable.
    When it matters: When direct wired compatibility with older devices or adapters matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Yamaha HPH 50 includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average headphone does not. 38.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • 39% lower weight
    Yamaha HPH 50 is lighter than the average headphone (133 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

    Yamaha HPH 50 is lighter than the average headphone (133 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.133 g vs 218 g
  • 0.8 m more useful cable length
    Yamaha HPH 50 offers a more useful cable length than the average headphone (2 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
    What it is: Length of the supplied audio cable
    When it matters: When your desk, TV, or audio setup needs more or less movement range.

    Importance: LOW

    Yamaha HPH 50 offers a more useful cable length than the average headphone (2 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.2 m vs 1.2 m
  • 3.6x cheaper
    Yamaha HPH 50 is cheaper than the average headphone (£25 vs £90).
    Yamaha HPH 50 is cheaper than the average headphone (£25 vs £90).£25 vs £90
  • 10x higher input power handling
    Yamaha HPH 50 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.
    What it is: Maximum input power the drivers can safely handle
    When it matters: When you pair the headphones with stronger sources or dedicated gear.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=300 mW

    Yamaha HPH 50 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.1000 mW vs 100 mW
  • 13.3% higher user score
    Yamaha HPH 50 has a higher user score than the average headphone (9.06 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.
    Yamaha HPH 50 has a higher user score than the average headphone (9.06 vs 8.000).9.06 vs 8
  • 2.15x more popular
    Yamaha HPH 50 is more popular than the average headphone (10.00 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.
    Yamaha HPH 50 is more popular than the average headphone (10.00 vs 4.646).10 vs 4.65
  • 39% lower weight
    Yamaha HPH 50 is lighter than the average headphone (133 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
  • 0.8 m more useful cable length
    Yamaha HPH 50 offers a more useful cable length than the average headphone (2 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
  • 10x higher input power handling
    Yamaha HPH 50 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.
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    Yamaha HPH 50 includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average headphone does not. 38.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.

Total
Overall
Design
Sound
Connectivity
  • Fixed cable
    Yamaha HPH 50 has a fixed cable, while the average headphone has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • No travel bag
    Yamaha HPH 50 does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 2 mm smaller driver size
    Yamaha HPH 50 has smaller driver size than the average headphone (38 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Yamaha HPH 50 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
    Yamaha HPH 50 does not use neodymium magnets, the average headphone does. 77.4% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • Not headset-ready
    Yamaha HPH 50 is not headset-ready, while the average headphone is. 84.7% of headphones can be used as headsets.
  • No voice assistant support
    Yamaha HPH 50 does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • No voice assistant support
    Yamaha HPH 50 does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
    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

    Yamaha HPH 50 does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • Fixed cable
    Yamaha HPH 50 has a fixed cable, while the average headphone has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
    What it is: Cable can be removed or replaced
    When it matters: When you care about easier cable replacement, simpler storage, or the option to swap to shorter, longer, or upgraded leads.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Yamaha HPH 50 has a fixed cable, while the average headphone has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 2 mm smaller driver size
    Yamaha HPH 50 has smaller driver size than the average headphone (38 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

    Yamaha HPH 50 has smaller driver size than the average headphone (38 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.38 mm vs 40 mm
  • Not headset-ready
    Yamaha HPH 50 is not headset-ready, while the average headphone is. 84.7% of headphones can be used as headsets.
    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

    Yamaha HPH 50 is not headset-ready, while the average headphone is. 84.7% of headphones can be used as headsets.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Yamaha HPH 50 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

    Yamaha HPH 50 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
  • No travel bag
    Yamaha HPH 50 does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
    What it is: Comes with a protective carrying case or pouch
    When it matters: When protection in transit matters right out of the box.

    Importance: LOW

    Yamaha HPH 50 does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • No neodymium magnet
    Yamaha HPH 50 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

    Yamaha HPH 50 does not use neodymium magnets, the average headphone does. 77.4% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
Total
Design
Sound
Calls & Controls
Features

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What customers like about Yamaha HPH 50?

  • Excellent sound quality for the price point, particularly for digital pianos and keyboards
  • Lightweight and comfortable design suitable for long practice sessions
  • Includes a convenient 1/4" (6.3mm) adapter hidden within the 3.5mm plug for versatile instrument connection
  • Compact swivel mechanism (90 degrees) allows for a better fit against the ears
  • Long 2-meter cable provides good reach when connected to electronic instruments

What customers dislike about Yamaha HPH 50?

  • Build quality can feel flimsy or cheaply made with thin wiring
  • Bass response may be lacking or feel 'boxy' for general music listening compared to specialized hi-fi headphones
  • Headband lacks cushioning, which can lead to discomfort during extended use for some users
  • Small earcup size and a tight fit may cause pressure or ride up on larger head shapes
  • Limited noise isolation due to the lightweight, on-ear design

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06/07/2020
Yamaha HP-50 headphones retro-review: so vintage yet so relevant today

The Yamaha HP-50 is a vintage, Japanese-made orthodynamic (planar magnetic) on-ear headphone originally released in 1978 as a mono monitoring tool for Electone organs. In this "retro-test," the reviewer modified the headphone by replacing its indestructible but restrictive stock mono 6.35mm jack with a 2.5mm TRRS stereo balanced connector to unleash its raw audiophile potential....Read more

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22/04/2026
Yamaha HPH-50 II Black Review: Best Headphones for Piano

The Yamaha HPH-50 II Black is an entry-level, closed-back headphone model designed specifically for daily practice with digital instruments like the Yamaha Clavinova. On the technical side, it features 38mm drivers operating at 35 Ohms impedance, allowing it to deliver powerful volume without needing a dedicated amplifier. Key advantages of these headphones include an exceptional,...Read more

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