Year-End SaleEnds 1/1/26. Limited quantities. No rainchecks.

Skip to content
Gift Ideas
Main Content

Customer Ratings & Reviews

Your price for this item is $17.99
Clearance
The comparable value price is $29.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 1805 reviews

Rating Filter

Rating by feature

  • Sound Quality

    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

  • Comfort

    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

Pros mentioned filter

Cons mentioned filter

90%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers praise the Step-Up EX Series Earbud Headphones for their excellent sound quality and comfortable fit, frequently citing the lightweight design and good value for the price. Many appreciate the comfortable fit and bass response. However, some users point out the lack of volume control and the tendency of the cord to tangle.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
Page 87 Showing 1,721-1,740 of 1,805 reviews
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not sweat proof

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great for working out and on the go. Only problem is that they're not sweat proof, they broke 6 months of use.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    A little on the cheap side.

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    While I hoped these would replace a pair of lost Apple earbuds, they didn't. I ended up going to Apple for another pair

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi Alec, We regret to hear that your device's performance failed to meet your expectation. Sony takes into consideration all feedback to improve the performance and quality of our products and services. We're always looking to make Sony better. We appreciate your time sharing this feedback. ~Ralph sony_US

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Great for music

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These earbuds are great if you like listening to music but are horrible for calls. The microphone is pretty much useless.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi Victor, We regret to hear that your device's performance failed to meet your needs. We'll make sure that this feedback reaches a relevant team if ever changes are needed as we want our consumers to have the best user experience. Thank you very much for your input. ~Ralph sony_US

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Disappointed!

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I chose these earbuds over the Apple earbuds because they were Sony and affordable. I did not loke the shape of Apples earbuds. I also chose these in black because I use my earbuds 8 hrs a day. So here's the problem, the earbuds sound tinny unless rammed up inside my ears then they sound good. Even then they are constantly falling out of my ears. Also the black covers make my ears turn black. Yuck!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi Txshopwife, thank you very much for taking the time in writing us your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you did not have a positive experience with the headphones. We'll inform the team about this and make sure that improvements and changes will be made if required. Thank you for your valuable input. Best regards, -Mark sony_US

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Expected better for price!

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The worst purchase I made in along time. Constant static interference! Mic cuts in and out. Expected better sound quality from song

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    not worth the price.

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Gave this item to my granddaughter and the ear bud broke after about two weeks.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi James, We regret to hear that this unit failed to meet your expectations. We value your feedback and we will surely take note of this for future improvement of our products. Thank you for sharing your review. -Jerome sony_US

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Wouldn't connect properly with iPhone 6

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Have a battery pack but even the regular earbuds fit in it. With this one, it cuts in and out. Gave them away.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hello XboxHookEm! It is unfortunate that the unit had to be returned, we appreciate the feedback this helps us improve our products.~Jeannette

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    not waterproof

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    sometimes i get them wet and they still work but not these ones oh well still good when dry.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi, fatherof3433, These headphones are not waterproof. For more tips and details about this unit, check out this link: https://docs.sony.com/release//specs/MDREX110AP_B_mksp.pdf. We appreciate your feedback and we will forward your information to the proper department. Thank you for your feedback. -Vincent sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Ear buds are comfortable

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great value for the price and they fit in my ears so comfortably.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Total TRASH

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These headphones are awful! They broke within a year and Sony conveniently only has a 90 day warranty on them (my guess is because they know they are selling trash! No one can hear me and i can't hear them either. TOTAL JUNK! Sony has lost me as a customer as this is not the first time this has happened.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hello skm1! We regret that the earbuds failed after a very short amount of time. We will make sure that your feedback reaches the proper team for improvements in the future. ~Edward sony_US

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not worth the price charged

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not worth didn't like it didn't like it didn't like it

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi, Manny, We are sorry to hear this. We do appreciate providing us with your feedback for the betterment of our product. We will pass this to the proper department. Thank you for your time. Regards, Vincent sony_US

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Keep falling out my ears good sounds doe

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Don't like for real the price could have been cheaper.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi Jallalwayseveryday,
      We always appreciate customers who take the time to give us their feedback. I’ll pass what you've said onto proper department. Thank you.
      >Joffrey

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Sounds isn't good

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I brought this ear phones from Christina mall, DE. Initially sound was good, but after 20 days one side of sound isn't working properly. I was trying to return this item because of fault product. Never buy any item from Best Buy. Good bye

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Poor quality

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is my 3rd pair of these earbuds and on each one the right side stops working after a few months of normal use. Very disappointed as I have always loved Sony products. I will be looking at another brand to replace.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    It stopped working 16 days after I bought it

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this thinking it's Sony , it has to be good but I was wrong . I tried to return it and Best Buy said it was past 15 day return so it's presently collecting dust in a drawer

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hello Jeff, thank you for your message. Troubleshooting steps can be found in the next link:https://us.en.kb.sony.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/38966. Oscar. sony_US

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not Sony this time

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I didn't I know right that they kept coming out of my ears. I work with pallets and every time I drop one or there's a load noise the music would cut out......weird

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not worth the $

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased roughly 6 months ago. One ear piece stopped working 3 months ago, now the person can only hear static when I speak. Save your money.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not good.

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Constantly has a squeaking sound when listening to music or taking calls. Wasted $23 on these. I do not recommend these to anyone.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi v1nn2, We regret to hear that your getting sound issues with the unit. We do appreciate providing us with your feedback for the betterment of our product. We will pass this to the proper department. You may check the link below for troubleshooting steps to further isolate the issue:
      https://us.en.kb.sony.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/47327
      ~Ralph sony_US

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    sucks died in a week

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought to go to the gym. Used them for a week and one side died. Thought a named brand would last longer. Better off buying 6 of the cheaper ones

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not happy

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    They didn't last long before I had to return them and then I was finagled into having to buy the geek squad protection again.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi Amorderey, we regret that the headphones failed to meet your expectations. We'll make sure that your feedback reaches the team for improvements and investigation. Thank you very much for your input. Best regards, -Mark sony_US