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Sony MDR-J20

Sony MDR-J20
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alaScore 69

236 reviews

Feb, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 236 reviews of Sony MDR-J20. The average rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Comments about the design and usability are overall positive. The price and comfort also get good feedback. The reliability and portability get mixed comments.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Sony MDR-J20 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 69/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony MDR-J20

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 13 user reviews of Sony MDR-J20 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the bass quality and design. The sound and comfort are also appreciated, whereas there are some less positive views about the size. Reviews about the price and usability are mixed.

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62% 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-J20

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 80 user reviews of Sony MDR-J20 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. Reviews about the design and usability are overall positive. The price and comfort also get good opinions.

sound, comfort, price, usability, design

66% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Feb, 2025

Expert review by : Jammer (onheadphones.com)

Sony MDR-J20 Stereo Headphones

 

Inexpensive stereo headphones with a elastomer hanger.

Inexpensive and easy to find. Average sound quality that doesn't make the top end unlistenable. Clean across the board, but could use some meat in the lower midrange and upper bass. Very comfortable to wear when working out

Not as good as the $10 JVC HA-F120s. Bass could use some meat. The elastomer clips are comfortable but why couldn't they fit from the rear and not be visible. Better options are only $20 more

Check the Amazon website here for more information on this product.

Mar, 2011
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Consumer review (sony.com)

Terrible

 

I don't know if anyone from Sony actually reads these reviews, but these headphones were terribly made. I've never had a problem with any other headphones regarding their fit. These headphones do not stay in your ear, especially when you do anything...

Dec, 2010
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Consumer review (sony.com)

Worst sports earphones in the history of mankind

 

These headphones advertise well because of the way it looks. If these headphones were anything but sports oriented they'd be ...okay..maybe. But for people who do intense sports, running, cardio, soccer, football, tennis, etc they are horrific. Only...

Marketing style

Horrific in every way

Aug, 2010
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Consumer review (sony.com)

These are not made for the active athlete

 

While they claim that these headphones are suitable for the active workout - they are wrong. For example, each time I did sit ups, they fell off my ear. Also because of the design of the wire connecting to both headphones, the wire often tugs and again...

sounds great

poor fit

Apr, 2010
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Consumer review (sony.com)

GREAT JUST GREAT!

 

These are perfect great for sports or movement! They fit perfectly and sound awesome! I recommend these for anyone!

Aug, 2009
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Consumer review (sony.com)

Would not purchase again

 

These things are huge and dont fit the ear properly. Four people in my family have tried them and these headphones are awkward fitting. It seems like you need large ears for them to fit right. The sound quality is garbage and not worth $20. My old...

Nice color and looks durable

Doesnt fit anyones ear and sound quality is garbage

Aug, 2009
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Consumer review (sony.com)

NICE

 

"These head phones are the bomb , they previde you with hd sound and sony gives you the asurance of quality. I recomend these to every one who is lookin for quality"

Dec, 2008
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Consumer review (sony.com)

NICE

 

These head phones are the bomb , they previde you with hd sound and sony gives you the asurance of quality. I recomend these to every one who is lookin for quality

Dec, 2008
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Consumer review (hsn.com)

Comfortable...

 

I had been using earbuds to listen to cds which were very uncomfortable. I went into HSN online and found these headphones. They are comfortable and the sound is good.

Apr, 2012
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Consumer review (hsn.com)

Great Headsets for little bucks...

 

These Sony Headsets are great. Got these for when I go mountain bike riding and all around town. Safer so you are aware of your surroundings and the sound quality is great. I highly recommend them.

Feb, 2012
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