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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize highly detailed music listening in quiet environments and don't mind a wired connection, the Etymotic ER4XR's excellent noise isolation and sound quality are a great choice. However, if you're looking for a premium, versatile set with wireless options, active noise cancelling, and advanced features like app controls, the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is more suitable, especially for diverse activities like gaming, calls, and travel, although they come at a higher price. The MW75-Neuro also offers unique AI technology for focus and mental health, which the Etymotic lacks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Etymotic ER4XR
- 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
Gaming
6.2
9.3
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is excellent for gaming, while the Etymotic ER4XR is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.7
8.8
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is very good for phone calls, while the Etymotic ER4XR is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.3
9.4
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Etymotic ER4XR is good.
TV and Video
7.4
9.3
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is excellent for TV and video, while the Etymotic ER4XR is good.
Noise Reduction
9.1
8.3
The Etymotic ER4XR is excellent for noise reduction, while the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is very good.
Battery
N/A
32.0 Hours
The Etymotic ER4XR does not have a battery. The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro has 32 hours of battery life.
Cost
$234
$649
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$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Etymotic ER4XR has a price of $234 and the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro costs $649.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Etymotic ER4XR has excellent build quality, while the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
8.0
7.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Etymotic ER4XR to be very good for music, while the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is good.
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How the Etymotic ER4XR and the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Etymotic ER4XR | Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$234 | $649 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Etymotic | Master & Dynamic | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2016 | January 1, 2024 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.3/10 | 9.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.4/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.1/10 | 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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What HiFi?
What HiFi? | May 2015
"The Etymotic ER4XRs' top qualities are the detail and definition of the midrange, rewarding the closest listening. While the soundstage is large rather than gigantic, the excellent separation and spatial precision mean you can dive deep into music just as much as when wearing a pair of full-size open-backed headphones."
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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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