Maxell B-13 Bass 199621
The wired design with a 52-inch cord and built-in microphone provides a simple, tangle-free solution for taking calls without removing the earbuds. Its soft ear tips and emphasized bass response offer a comfortable fit and dynamic sound for extended listening, though it scores poorly for travel. This product is best for budget-conscious users who need a basic, reliable wired headset for phone calls and casual music at a desk.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong affordability (95th percentile) 95th
Cons
- Below average battery (2nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (23rd percentile)
- Below average comfort (27th percentile)
- Below average sound (27th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | ear-tip |
| Ear Tips | s |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Codecs | Maxell B-13 Bass Earbuds/Headphones with Microphone, Black, 52" Cord 199621 |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Maxell B-13 Bass 199621 | JLab GO Pop ANC | Baseus Bass BP1 Pro | Soundcore P20i | Anker V20i | SoundPEATS C30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | open-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.4 | 6.0 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 7.5 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 10 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 24 | 55 | 30 | 36 | 52 |
| Water Resistance | - | IP55 | IP55 | Water-Resistant | IP55 | IP54 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | false | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxell B-13 Bass 199621 | 30.8 | 36.7 | 33.8 | 27.4 | 2.1 | 27.4 | 37.2 | 22.8 | 95.1 |
| JLab GO Pop ANC Compare | 89.9 | 81 | 90.8 | 81.9 | 70.5 | 93.2 | 98.1 | 95.5 | 49.3 |
| Baseus Bass BP1 Pro Compare | 97.5 | 97.4 | 90.8 | 88.3 | 94.3 | 69.7 | 98.1 | 81.2 | 52.8 |
| Soundcore P20i Compare | 73.6 | 81 | 70.7 | 91.1 | 80.1 | 69.7 | 92.3 | 89.7 | 83.2 |
| Anker V20i Compare | 64.5 | 91.1 | 90.8 | 65.4 | 81.6 | 69.7 | 90.8 | 95.5 | 72.8 |
| SoundPEATS C30 Compare | 97.5 | 97.4 | 33.8 | 94 | 91.3 | 69.7 | 98.1 | 81.2 | 60.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon 1 offer From CA$9
Price History
Usage Scores
- Calls11.5
- Music12.5
- Overall13.9
- Budget45.6
- Gaming13.5
- Travel6.3
- Commute6.5
- Fitness6.5
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