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Master & Dynamic MW08
87
Engadget Review
With its latest true wireless earbuds, Master & Dynamic continues to refine its initial design. The company improved its natural, even-tuned trademark sound to create audio quality normally reserved for over-ear headphones. There are some minor gripes, but M&D covers nearly all of the bases for its latest flagship earbuds, which are undoubtedly the company’s best yet.
Specific upgrades include a refined design and improved ANC.
Billy SteeleMarch 25, 2021
Pros
- Incredible sound quality
- Improved noise cancellation
- 12-hour battery life
- Smaller size
Cons
- Slightly awkward fit
- Cumbersome controls
- No wireless charging
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Master & Dynamic MW08
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- 83AVERAGE CRITIC SCORE6 ReviewsLaptop Magazine80Hybrid ANC and excellent sound in an attractive, yet expensive, packageAt $299, the Master & Dynamic MW08 is a pair of noise-cancelling wireless earbuds with the design and sound to match their high price.Gizmodo90Master and Dynamic Just Gave Us the Perfect Reason to Splurge On Wireless Earbuds With ANCAre the new Master & Dynamic MW08s $50 better than the AirPods Pro? Even with occasional Bluetooth hiccups, they are absolutely the best wireless earbuds you can spend $300 on. They sound amazing, they fit incredibly well, they can run for up to 42 hours before the charging case needs a top-up, and they deliver about as good a noise-cancelling experience as you could hope for. If you’re going to splurge on wireless buds, these are what you should splurge on.PC Mag80Noise-cancelling true wireless earphones for audiophilesMaster & Dynamic's true wireless MW08 earphones deliver accurate audio performance and good active noise cancellation for a high price.SoundGuys80Would you pay $249 for noise cancelling true wireless earbuds?The Master & Dynamic MW07 Plus is a step up from the company's MW07 Go. The Plus earbuds support active noise canceling, great battery life, and an IPX5 rating. Although the price is cost-prohibitive, it can be justified by anyone who wants one pair of earbuds to do everything without giving up style.TechRadar90A luxury wireless experienceThe Master & Dynamic MW08 offers a unique, luxury listening experience in the true wireless headphone space. The MW08 are beautifully built, easy to use, and sound excellent. While they lack some features against the competition, the core user experience is so good that those looking for good sound and tactile feel will fall in love with what Master & Dynamic has created with the MW08.Digital Trends80Revel in the sublime soundGlorious sound quality makes the MW08 a superb choice for audiophiles.
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Key Specs
TYPE
Earbud
CHANNELS
Stereo
CONNECTIONS
Wireless
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