MEZE 99 Classics vs MEZE 99 Neo

MEZE 99 Classics review
vs
MEZE 99 Neo review

The brand MEZE makes its devices pretty stylish. In the comparison MEZE 99 Classics vs 99 Neo, I offer you to analyze not only the outlook of the headphones but also their technical features responsible for the sound. These appliances are closed-back and over-ear. Although they look very modern, the headphones are wired.

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Features

The frequency response of these devices is 15 Hz - 25 kHz. Another important feature is sensitivity, this technical characteristic is also identical for the MEZE headphones — 103 dB. There is a slight difference between their rates of impedance since it is 32 Ohm in the case with MEZE 99 Classics and 26 Ohm in the case with MEZE 99 Neo.

Sound

The treble produced by MEZE 99 Classics has a crisp and airy appeal. There is a lot of bass, and although it is not the most controllable, and sometimes even a little weak, it sounds very natural.

MEZE 99 Neo has a warm, naturally balanced sound. Music tends to sound more 2D than 3D which says about an average spaciness presentation.

Comfort and design

Their construction is pretty similar, however, the color of MEZE 99 Classics makes the design of the device extraordinary. These headphones are only 10 g heavier than the other pair. The weight of 99 Classics is 260 g, while the model 99 Neo has 250 g. They are quite light compared to other devices with an over-ear design.

You can adjust the headband to make it maximum comfortable. These devices are suitable for those who are going to make calls using headphones since they have an in-line microphone. The detachable wire that comes with these devices has a different length. MEZE 99 Classics has a 300 cm long wire, whilst MEZE 99 Neo has a 150 long cable.

MEZE 99 Classics pros and cons

MEZE 99 Classics pros and cons

Pros

  • Engaging and fun sound presentation with very good detail
  • The walnut wooden ear cups are pretty light
  • There is an excellent combination of high quality materials such as metal, wood and artificial leather without any indication of cheap plastic components
  • The headband can be adjusted to the any head size

Cons

  • Slight lack of mid-range texture
  • The earpads can get a little warm

MEZE 99 Neo pros and cons

MEZE 99 Neo pros and cons

Pros

  • The wide holographic soundstage
  • The floating pivot design that allows the ear cups swivel
  • Quite decent passive isolation

Cons

  • Spring steel headband that when tapped makes sounds that easily penetrate your music

Votes 28 28
Rating 4.1 4.1

Headphones comparison chart

Overall
MEZE 99 Classics
7
MEZE 99 Neo
7
7
7
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Common

Product

MEZE 99 Classics
MEZE 99 Neo

Model

99 Classics
99 Neo

Brand

MEZE
MEZE

Reviews

173
136

General

Wearing style

over ear
over ear

Enclosure

closed back
closed back

Wireless

Wired

Specifications

Transducer

dynamic
dynamic

Driver size, mm/inches

40/1.5
40/1.5

Impedance, Ohm

32
26

Frequency response, Hz

15Hz-25KHz
15Hz-25KHz

Total harmonic distortion (THD), %

Sensitivity (SPL), dB

103
103

Magnet type

Weight (headphones), g/oz

260/9.2
250/8.8

Comfort

Adjustable headband

Foldable

Noise cancelling

Active noise cancelling

Adjustable noise cancelling level

Microphone

Built-in microphone

In-line microphone

Detachable microphone

Cables

Detachable cable

Audio cable length, cm/ft

300/9.8
150/4.9

Jack connection (TRS)

3.5
3.5

Balanced connection

Control

Built-in control buttons

In-line control

Touch control

Voice control

App control

Control functions

volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track

Wireless connectivity

Bluetooth

has not
has not

Bluetooth version

has not
has not

aptX

has not
has not

aptX HD (Hi-Res Audio)

has not
has not

Bluetooth profiles

has not
has not

NFC

Wi-Fi

Battery

Battery type

has not
has not

Battery life, hrs

has not
has not

Charging time, hrs

has not
has not

Charging port

has not
has not

Charging cable

has not
has not

Speed charge

has not
has not

Battery free listening mode

has not
has not

Battery level indicator

has not
has not

Additional features

Water resistance

Light indication

Additional audio features

In the box

Audio cable

Carry case

Charging cable

has not
has not

1/4 Adapter (6,35 mm)

Interchangeable ear pads

User manual

Manual

MEZE 99 Classics
MEZE 99 Neo
MEZE 99 Classics
MEZE 99 Neo

Headphones HeadphonesArena comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 7
  • 7
  • 7MEZE 99 Classics
  • 7MEZE 99 Neo

The MEZE 99 Classics is better headphones in this comparison. Check MEZE 99 Classics price