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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for wireless convenience and a better build quality, the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds would suit you, but keep in mind they're priced in the lower midrange category and have poorer soundstage. They also have features like sweatproof certification and a charging case with additional battery life, which is useful for exercise and extended use. In contrast, the Sony MDREX15AP is budget-friendly with a wired connection that ensures low latency, making them great for TV and video where sync is important. Their sound quality for music is rated higher than the Raycons, although they lack wireless capabilities and additional features like an app equalizer or sweat resistance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds
- Good for gaming
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Sony MDREX15AP
- Very good for music
- Excellent for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.4
8.3
The Sony MDREX15AP is very good for music, while the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.6
3.5
The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds and Sony MDREX15AP are both poor for phone calls, though the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.9
5.4
The Sony MDREX15AP and Raycon The Everyday Earbuds are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Sony MDREX15AP is somewhat better.
TV and Video
7.2
9.3
The Sony MDREX15AP is excellent for TV and video, while the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is good.
Battery
6.0 Hours
N/A
The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds has 6 hours of battery life. The Sony MDREX15AP does not have a battery.
Cost
$73
$20
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds has a price of $73 and the Sony MDREX15AP costs $20.
Build Quality
9.0
8.0
The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds has excellent build quality, while the Sony MDREX15AP has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
7.2
6.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Raycon The Everyday Earbuds to be good for gaming, while the Sony MDREX15AP is only fair.
Noise Reduction
6.5
7.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony MDREX15AP to be good for noise reduction, while the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is only fair.
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How the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds and the Sony MDREX15AP compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Raycon The Everyday Earbuds | Sony MDREX15AP |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$73 | $20 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Raycon | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2019 | March 1, 2014 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.5/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.6/10 | 3.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.3/10 | 6.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.2/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 4.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 5.7/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4 Grams | 3.1 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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Raycon The Everyday Earbuds
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Parker Hall | January 2023
"Sure, every influencer owns these buds. They’re still pretty good. In this price range, getting anything that seals well in your ears for good soundstage, doesn’t sound like trash, and won’t immediately break is a huge win. The Everyday Buds tick all of those boxes for me, and I intend to use them at least nearly every day; I go to the gym on alternating evenings. Damn it, YouTube. You've cost me good money again."
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Pete Anthony | June 2022
"At the ultra budget $10 price-point (and we’ve seen the no-mic version go for as cheap as $7), I’d say these are a decent option if you’re looking for a passable pair of earbuds for basic use that’s as cheap as possible. I wouldn’t say they feel or sound as good as some of the ultra-budget alternatives out there – of which there are a few at this point – but some might disagree. I will say though that the cable is a little bit nicer than those of that same competition."
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About Sony
Sony is a multinational corporation, based out of Japan, with over 75 years of experience in the consumer electronics industry. In the audio market, Sony has been a trendsetter several times throughout its history. In 1979 they released the first-ever portable music player, the Sony Walkman, followed by the Discman 20 years later. Today, Sony is one of the leaders in the wireless headphone and earbud market, especially in terms of Active Noise Cancellation technology.
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