Master & Dynamic MW08

Stylish appearance ; Big bass performance ; Strong wireless connectivity

Not the best seal ; Average noise cancelling ; More expensive than before ; No improvement in water resistance ; Other earphones boast a more nuanced sound

It’s more of the same with the Master & Dynamic MW08 Sport, but with a jump in price. A very bassy but not particularly subtle sound is joined by average noise-cancelling performance. All things considered, better performance was expected for the price...

Great looks ; Powerful sound ; Long battery life

Unremarkable ANC ; Too heavily weighted towards bass ; Better-sounding alternatives

Gorgeous design and materials ; Very comfortable ; Excellent sound quality ; Really long battery life ; Effective transparency mode ; Good call quality ; Easy and intuitive controls

Expensive ; Limited customization ; No wireless charging ; No EQ adjustments ; Weak ANC performance

Detailed and balanced sound ; Excellent physical controls ; Wireless charging

Mediocre ANC ; Still no multipoint pairing ; Poor value

The Master & Dynamic MW08 Sport is a small evolution of the MW08. New for this version is the inclusion of wireless charging, as well as a new lightweight case that’s water resistant. While M&D markets the MW08 Sport as an active headphone, the regular...

Strong audio performance with rich lows and detailed highs ; Solid noise cancellation ; Wireless charging support ; Scratch-resistant earpieces ; Cool Kevlar-coated charging case

Expensive ; Middling water-resistance rating ; Lackluster in-ear fit for exercise ; No EQ

Master & Dynamic's true wireless MW08 Sport earphones are good, but they don't offer enough improvements over the standard model to justify the increase in price.

Effective ANC and Ambient modes ; Long-lasting battery from the earbuds and case ; Impressive sound

No equaliser settings in the app ; The charging case was prone to scratches ; Microphones are a bit quiet on calls

The Master & Dynamic MW08 will put a spring in your step - they don’t just deliver on sound or style or battery life, they have it all... and then some. It’d be hard not to recommend these true wireless earbuds.

Detailed and balanced sound Unrivaled build quality Intuitive controls

No multipoint pairing Average ANC App lacks EQ ability

The 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...

Rich, clear audio performance focused on accuracy ; Quality noise cancellation ; Easy to operate on-ear controls ; Good battery life

Expensive ; No EQ in the app

Master & Dynamic's true wireless MW08 earphones deliver accurate audio performance and good active noise cancellation for a high price.

Wide, natural sound ; Solid ANC ; Excellent battery life ; A sleeker, lighter, and more durable design ; Bluetooth 5.2

Higher price than the original ; Needs more features ; Bugs remain in the system

The Master & Dynamic MW08 Sport is a sturdier, more expensive version of the original with similar performance.

Excellent battery life ; Design and build is sublime ; Sound is fantastic ; Easy-to-use physical controls ; New case is a step up

Active Noise-Cancellation (ANC) could be better ; No EQ management in app ; A little more expensive than competition

In a market full of plastic buds, these ceramic true wireless in-ears feel really special. The combination of ceramic, aluminium and a stainless steel case make them unlike anything else on the market. And the sound quality is sublime too. If only...