SoundMagic P23BT review 2024: compact and lightweight

The arrival of winter will cause our ears to become uncomfortable enough to prevent us from using typical in-ear headphones, particularly those with a metal shell. This will make it impossible for us to use these headphones again. As a result, an over-the-ear headset is now my top pick when it comes to making a purchase.

It is not only able to fulfil the requirements of wireless travel, but it can also materialise wired High-Fi for the purpose of playing games and listening to music. At this point, my primary objective is to acquire a headset that has a complete set of features.

The over-ear SoundMAGIC P23BT wireless bluetooth headset is promoted in this issue, and my experience with it led me to believe that it has a complete and extensive set of features. The results of our testing can be seen in the following experience report.

SoundMagic P23BT specifications

SoundMagic P23BT review: Design

The SoundMagic P23BT headphones are so light that they feel pretty flimsy. They’re made so that you can fold them up and put them in your bag when you’re not using them. The ear cups are made of memory foam, so even though they don’t feel like high-quality materials when you touch them, they feel good on your ears and the light design makes sure they never feel heavy.

With its buttons, the SoundMagic P23BT feels cheap but useful. Depending on how long you hold down a physical button, the headphones turn on and connect to Bluetooth. Touch-sensitive controls on the outside of the right ear cup let you change the volume, skip tracks, take calls, and so on. These work pretty well, being easy to understand and easy to remember. You can buy this headphone from its official website

SoundMagic P23BT review: Features

Most on-ear headphones don’t have many features, and the SoundMagic P23BT won’t change that. From the specs, it looks like the P23BT has tried to squeeze out as much performance as possible. The battery life is said to be 54 to 60 hours, which seems strange at first, but we think it might be because of the audio codec the headphones use.

It can be charged quickly, and five minutes of charging will add five hours of use. The most interesting thing about the P23BT is that it supports SBC, AAC, and aptX-HD. I haven’t seen too many headphones around £50 that have aptX-HD. The codec sends wireless audio in a way that loses data, but it can still support up to 24-bit/48kHz audio.

SoundMagic P23BT review: Sound quality

Even though the SoundMagic P23BT headphones aren’t as good as more expensive ones, they still sound pretty good. When we listen to songs like “Bad Guy” by Billie Eilish, the bass doesn’t take over. It could also have a bit more punch, but we’re mostly glad it doesn’t do that like other cheap headphones. Instead, you can still hear some good lows and enjoy some mids that are still pretty clear.

Also, the soundstage is pretty big, so you don’t have to turn up the volume to get the most out of it. When we listened to music like David Bowie’s “Under Pressure” and Soft Cell’s “Tainted Love,” it made us feel safe and comfortable.

SoundMagic P23BT review: Battery life and connectivity

The P23BT uses Bluetooth 5.0, which is a little behind most modern devices, which use Bluetooth 5.2. On the plus side, it can work with aptX HD, SBC, and AAC codecs. They have a 40mm dynamic driver and a great battery life of about 54–60 hours of music playback or 39–45 hours of talk time. You won’t have to charge these headphones very often.

They don’t have ANC. Instead, they use passive isolation, which is good enough for most daily uses. These also work when they are wired, and the analogue cable has a high-quality boom mic attached to it. This is a great feature that makes them great for use in a home office as well.

Final Words

The SoundMAGIC P23BT is a cheap pair of wireless headphones with a great set of features and extras. We think it’s one of the best options in this price range, since most of the other options sound very bassy or V-shaped. Even though the build quality doesn’t seem to be the best you can get for the price, it’s nice to see SoundMAGIC making a lot of progress, especially in how well the lows work.

FAQs

Is Sound Magic Chinese company?

The origins of Sound Magic Co., Ltd. can be traced back to Beijing, China, where the company was founded. Now, the company employs more than 20 people and has regional offices located all over the world.

How do I pair my SoundMAGIC headphones?

If you keep your finger on the power button for five seconds, the indicator light will begin to alternate between red and blue flashes, which means the headphones are now ready to be paired. Once you have selected “SoundMAGIC E11BT” from the menu that is presented on the screen of your device, the pairing process will be finished.

Who owns SoundMAGIC?

SoundMAGIC was established in 2005 by Tony Xu. As was just stated, some of their primary offerings include of in-ear headphones, professional HiFi headphones, Bluetooth headphones, as well as other types of headphones. They are one of the few Chinese earphone companies that are known and respected internationally.