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defunc MONDO Freestyle Smoky M1015 vs Yamaha YH-L500A

What MONDO Freestyle Smoky M1015 does better (3) and where YH-L500A wins (3) — every spec side by side.

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3 advantages≈ $100
vs
Yamaha YH-L500A
Yamaha · 2025YH-L500A
4.4Score
3 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
3.6Battery2.9

Why is MONDO Freestyle Smoky M1015 better than YH-L500A?

  1. Weight68 g vs 265 g3.9×
  2. Battery life22 h vs 20 h+10%
  3. Charging time1.5 h vs 2 h+33%

Why is YH-L500A better than MONDO Freestyle Smoky M1015?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · MONDO Freestyle Smoky M1015: Yes
  2. aptXNo · MONDO Freestyle Smoky M1015: Yes
  3. Driver size36 mm vs 40 mm+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Yamaha YH-L500AYamaha YH-L500A≈ $1204.4
Sound
Fit—On-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size36 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Sensitivity105 dB—
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—No
Battery & charging
Battery life22 h20 h
Charging time1.5 h2 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.4
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCaptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoYes
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Design & build
Weight68 g265 g
Foldable—Yes
Colours—Black
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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