Meze Audio 109 Pro
Open-back
Meze Audio Elite
Planar magnetic
Meze Audio Elite takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Meze Audio 109 Pro lands at 90 and Meze Audio Elite at 93. That puts Meze Audio Elite ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Meze Audio 109 Pro if…
- ✓Reference-level detail
- ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
- ✓Long-term ownership appeal
Pick Meze Audio Elite if…
- ✓Reference-level detail
- ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
- ✓Long-term ownership appeal
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testSound quality
Meze Audio EliteTuning, detail, and staging
Meze Audio Elite leads on sound (93 vs 90).
Noise cancelling
TieANC strength for commute and travel
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Comfort
TieLong-session wearability
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
Meze Audio 109 ProSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Meze Audio 109 Pro more score per dollar ($799 vs $3,500).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Meze Audio 109 Pro | Meze Audio Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Open-back | Planar magnetic |
Meze Audio 109 Pro
- +Reference-level detail
- +Well-regarded in audiophile community
- +Long-term ownership appeal
- −Requires amplifier (most)
- −No active noise cancellation
- −Impractical for commuting
Meze Audio Elite
- +Reference-level detail
- +Well-regarded in audiophile community
- +Long-term ownership appeal
- −Requires amplifier (most)
- −No active noise cancellation
- −Impractical for commuting
FAQ: Meze Audio 109 Pro vs Meze Audio Elite
Which is better, Meze Audio 109 Pro or Meze Audio Elite? +
Meze Audio Elite scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Meze Audio 109 Pro worth the price? +
At $799, Meze Audio 109 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in battery.
Is Meze Audio Elite worth the price? +
At $3,500, Meze Audio Elite delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in battery.
Does Meze Audio 109 Pro or Meze Audio Elite last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for sound quality, Meze Audio 109 Pro or Meze Audio Elite? +
Meze Audio Elite — leads on sound (93 vs 90). Tuning, detail, and staging.
Which is the better value, Meze Audio 109 Pro or Meze Audio Elite? +
Meze Audio 109 Pro — more score per dollar ($799 vs $3,500). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.