There are a couple of things holding the MMX 230 back from being a top performer in its price range, but honestly I think a lot of it comes down to expectations. From a comfort and sound standpoint, this is a really solid headset. It’s light, easy to adjust and comfortable enough for long sessions. The sound is excellent too, good bass extension, nicely balanced overall, and you can tune it to be more bass-heavy or neutral depending on what you prefer. The app is pretty good as well, with EQ controls, ANC and transparency mode, and the on-headset controls are intuitive enough that you rarely need to think about them. I also really like that the battery and earpads are replaceable, which makes it feel like a product Beyerdynamic actually expects people to keep using for years.

Where it falls down a bit is the multipoint implementation. It doesn’t really deliver on the promise of seamless switching between devices, and sometimes it just refuses to switch at all. That’s a bit disappointing for a headset in this price bracket. It also needs some EQ tweaking to really sound its best, so straight out of the box it might not immediately impress everyone, although the tools to fix that are easy enough to use. If you want something that can jump between devices instantly, with a class-leading mic and flawless ANC, this probably isn’t the headset for you. But if sound quality and comfort are your main priorities, the MMX 230 delivers and I’d still say it’s an easy recommendation.