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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize high-fidelity sound on a budget and primarily listen to music, the Etymotic ER2SE offers excellent noise isolation and very good music quality, though they lack a microphone for calls and have a simple build with no wireless option. On the other hand, for a premium price, the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro provides a luxurious experience with added features like active noise cancelling, high-quality microphone, wireless capabilities with low latency for gaming and TV, and an app with audio customization. They're also suitable for calls, and if you're interested in tech integration, they offer unique AI features for mental health and focus tracking. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Etymotic ER2SE
- Very good for music
Advantages of the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro
- Very good for phone calls
- Excellent for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
- Very good for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.8
7.8
The Etymotic ER2SE is very good for music, while the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is good.
Gaming
6.2
9.3
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is excellent for gaming, while the Etymotic ER2SE is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.9
8.8
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is very good for phone calls, while the Etymotic ER2SE is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.6
9.4
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Etymotic ER2SE is good.
TV and Video
7.8
9.3
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is excellent for TV and video, while the Etymotic ER2SE is good.
Noise Reduction
9.1
8.3
The Etymotic ER2SE is excellent for noise reduction, while the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is very good.
Battery
N/A
32.0 Hours
The Etymotic ER2SE does not have a battery. The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro has 32 hours of battery life.
Cost
$100
$649
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Etymotic ER2SE has a price of $100 and the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro costs $649.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Etymotic ER2SE has excellent build quality, while the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro has very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
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| Etymotic ER2SE | Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $649 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Etymotic | Master & Dynamic | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2019 | January 1, 2024 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.3/10 | 9.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.9/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.2/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 32 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.1 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4 Grams | 338 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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Sound Guys
Lily Katz | April 2022
"Etymotic isn’t playing around: it takes audio seriously and has mastered the art of the noise-isolation earphone. Sure, the fit of the earbuds looks silly but it’s a signature Etymotic thing and could be considered charming by some. If you’re looking for best-in-class audio for a realistic price, the ER2SE is it."
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About Etymotic
Etymotic Research is an American based research, development and manufacturing company founded in 1983. They invented the first insert earphones that were used for the diagnosis and research of hearing loss and other auditory disorders. They went on to pioneer the market of high fidelity, isolating, in-ear earphones.
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