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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're seeking the highest quality audio for critical listening and don't need wireless connectivity, the HifiMan Edition XS with its open design and planar magnetic drivers provides an outstanding soundstage and is ideal for home use. However, it lacks features like a microphone, active noise cancelling, and is not portable. On the other hand, the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro offers very good sound quality with added benefits of wireless capability, active noise cancelling, and the unique Neurable AI technology for tracking focus and implementing mental health routines; they are a versatile choice for varied environments, including commuting or office use. Keep in mind the MW75-Neuro is more expensive and may be heavier on features you may or may not find useful. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HifiMan Edition XS
- Very good for music
- Best in class for TV and video
Advantages of the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro
- Very good for phone calls
- Excellent for gaming
- Very good for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.8
7.8
The HifiMan Edition XS is very good for music, while the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is good.
Gaming
7.4
9.3
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is excellent for gaming, while the HifiMan Edition XS is good.
Phone Calls
5.0
8.8
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is very good for phone calls, while the HifiMan Edition XS is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9
9.4
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the HifiMan Edition XS is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
8.3
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is very good for noise reduction, while the HifiMan Edition XS is poor.
Battery
N/A
32.0 Hours
The HifiMan Edition XS does not have a battery. The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro has 32 hours of battery life.
Cost
$269
$649
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The HifiMan Edition XS has a price of $269 and the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro costs $649.
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Key similarities
TV and Video
9.5
9.3
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HifiMan Edition XS to be best in class for TV and video, while the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is excellent.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The HifiMan Edition XS and Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro both have very good build quality.
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How the HifiMan Edition XS and the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| HifiMan Edition XS | Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$269 | $649 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | HifiMan | Master & Dynamic | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2021 | January 1, 2024 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.5/10 | 9.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.5/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 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 | 2.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | 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 | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 421 Grams | 338 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Eric D Hieger | January 2023
"The Edition XS easily compete with headphones in their price range with a very high price-to-performance ratio. The XS are an amazing value and offer performance not far off from headphones more than twice their cost. These will be a mind-blowing revelation for enthusiasts and music lovers who have only heard standard big-brand mainstream headphones."
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About HifiMan
HiFiMAN is a Chinese, high-end, audio product manufacturer, with 20 years of experience, that specializes in amplifiers, digital audio players and planar magnetic headphones, some of which have become a staple in the audiophile community such as the entry-level Sundara, the midrange Edition X, and the very well-regarded, high-end, Arya.
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