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Sony MDR-EX38IP

Sony MDR-EX38IP
alaScore 76

1478 reviews

Feb, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1478 reviews of Sony MDR-EX38IP. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Opinions about the durability and usability are overall positive. The comfort and price also get good feedback. Some have doubts about the reliability.

sound, price, comfort, usability, durability

reliability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Sony MDR-EX38IP is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 76/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony MDR-EX38IP

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 656 user reviews of Sony MDR-EX38IP from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the bass quality and usability. The comfort and price also get good comments, but there are some mixed comments about the noise isolation. There are some less positive comments about the treble quality and reliability.

sound, price, comfort, usability, bass quality

reliability, treble quality

82% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Feb, 2025

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony MDR-EX38IP

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 494 user reviews of Sony MDR-EX38IP from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the portability and usability. The price and comfort are also mentioned favorably, but many are less positive about the reliability.

sound, comfort, price, usability, portability

reliability

77% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Feb, 2025

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for Sony MDR-EX38IP

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 18 user reviews of Sony MDR-EX38IP from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.ca. People are impressed by the sound and price, but there are some negative opinions about the durability.

price, sound

durability

83% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Feb, 2025

Consumer review (sony.com)

Should off just bought new ipod headphones.

 

Never pay retail price for this earphones. Compared to the ipod headphones, this things are trash.

jelly earbud

poor sound quality

Feb, 2013

Consumer review (sony.com)

Interesting... But...

 

I got this pair for Christmas and was thoroughly surprised. I wasn't expecting much though for a $40 set with a remote, which is extremely nice to have, I was expecting a better change than the stock iPhone headphones.... And there was change alright....

Microphone Quality is Good, Great Overall Comfort, Buttons Work Well, No Overbearing Bass

Cheap Material, Extremely Harsh High Frequencies (mainly "ess" sounds so around 5kHz), thin cables

Dec, 2012

Consumer review (sony.com)

disappointing

 

i use earbuds every day...i was told to get sony since their supposed to be 'good' the left earbud stopped working after a month

Dec, 2012

Consumer review (sony.com)

Good, BUT

 

I like the earbuds for their fit and convenience. However, this product is not made to last, and they're relatively expensive. I am on my third pair in 8 months. Typically, the left earbud (where the volume control, microphone, etc. are located) stop...

Fit well, like the volume control/remote control option, like the microphone for skype and phone calls

These earbuds do not last

Nov, 2012

Consumer review (sony.com)

Perfect for a lefty, haha!

 

Love the sound, blocks out some noise, not too much bass. The only problem I could find with it was, in more than good year of frequent use; a spring for the "+" and the middle are failing in the remote. By the way, I am a lefty, and having the remote...

Great sound quality, no earbud problems (I don't blast it like these other kids do), fruit nice

Volume up mini-spring inside remote broke after more than a year of use

Aug, 2012

Consumer review (sony.com)

Disappointed!!!

 

I have always been a loyal Sony customer, buying thier products over their competitors and now this is what I get in return... After owning a pair of these earphones the right side (the side that does not have the remote attached) is now officially...

When they worked they were quite good apart from the usual ear strain after about 1hour of listening

Extremely poor quality

Aug, 2012

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great Product!

 

So far no complaints controls the volume of my iphone, sleek and comfortable for long trips a definite must have

none

Jul, 2012

Consumer review (sony.com)

Awesome Earbuds!!!

 

These are great ear buds all around. I have had mine for almost two ears and they still work beautifully. I have even gotten mine soaked and they still work! I am very impressed with them. Up until i bought these i was going through 2-4 pairs of ear...

long lasting

silicone covers fall off easily

Jan, 2012

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Almost as good as over-ear headphones

 

While I haven't owned these for a while, they sound almost exactly like the $150 Skullcandy, Beats and Sony over-ear headphones I tried. They have a fantastic range, playing bass along with high vocals with no distortion. They're also particually...

Great range, great bass, very comfortable in-ear, play/pause feature on cord

Not sure how long they last, but they seem well-made. Be careful, and they should last a very long time

Dec, 2011

Consumer review (sony.com)

Left ear stopped working; cheaply made

 

Do not purchase this earbuds! After 8 months of normal use, the left side stopped working. I called customer service and they were rude and not willing to help. Do yourself a favor and try another brand because judging from the reviews, this is a...

Do not buy these earbuds

Dec, 2011

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