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.
Form Factor in-ear
driver type dynamic
Wireless Yes
14 Overall Score
No current retailer price
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 | Technics EAH-AZ100 | JLab JBuds Pods ANC | Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro | Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation | Soundcore P31i |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-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 | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 6.1 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 8 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 28 | 56 | 26 | 24 | 50 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IP55 | IP57 | IP57 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | 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 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 Compare | 97.5 | 97.4 | 78.8 | 99.7 | 76.6 | 93.2 | 99.8 | 81.2 | 2.9 |
| JLab JBuds Pods ANC Compare | 93.5 | 97.4 | 90.8 | 87.1 | 94 | 93.2 | 98.1 | 95.5 | 32.9 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare | 97.5 | 97.4 | 98.9 | 92.2 | 70.5 | 93.2 | 99.6 | 89.7 | 7.2 |
| Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation Compare | 97.5 | 81 | 98.9 | 90.3 | 73.1 | 69.7 | 99.6 | 99.3 | 11 |
| Soundcore P31i Compare | 89.9 | 97.4 | 90.8 | 96.6 | 92.2 | 69.7 | 86.2 | 89.7 | 57.5 |
Usage Scores
- Calls11.5
- Music12.5
- Overall13.9
- Budget45.6
- Gaming13.5
- Travel6.3
- Commute6.5
- Fitness6.5
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
