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8.6
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/10
Total Reviews
476
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0
Unverified
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BLUETOOTH
1.57 meters
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30 hours
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Sound Quality
124anc, noise, sound quality, price, sounds
+90%
-10%
" ... Good soung quality, anc needs to be improved. ... "
" ... Sound quality is great with ANC turned on. ... "
" ... The sound is well balanced. ... The sound stage is okay at best. ... Takes the noise down a notch. ... "
" ... You can easily hear the voice out of speakers. ... "
" ... The sound quality when playing music is great. ... "
" ... The headphones are comfortable with decent sound quality. ... "
" ... He was impressed with the noise canceling and the sound quality ... "
" ... I think it's nice if you don't are maniac about sound ... "
Price
104value, headphones, money, sound quality, worth
+100%
" ... Great Sound and Price ! ... "
" ... Feels really premium for the price. ... "
" ... Overall I find this is a good buy for the price! ... "
" ... Just the price divided by 10 . ... "
" ... Sound quality was very good for the price. ... "
" ... Really good value. ... "
" ... I am very pleased with them for the price. ... "
" ... Otherwise, it is a good purchase and highly value for money. ... "
Comfort
90head, ears, fit, headphones, comfort
+87%
-13%
" ... They are comfortable and the battery last a long time. ... My initial impressions: The headphones are very comfortable. ... I had not problems with the fit and feel over the long hours. ... "
" ... Very comfortable to use. ... "
" ... Comfortable enough to wear for several hours. ... "
" ... We ordered 2 pair of these headphones, they sound great and are very comfortable. ... "
" ... They fit perfect over the ears and are comfortable to wear. ... "
" ... Buy it if you want comfortable over ear headphones that last a long time - both battery and longevity wise. ... "
" ... Updated: I have new headset and works well. ... "
" ... The headphones are of very good quality, and I have had them on for over three hours with no pain. ... "
Noise Cancellation
88cancelling, cancellation, sound quality, canceling, noise cancelling works
+93%
-7%
" ... Compared side to side with Bose noise cancelling headphones, and not much different, certainly not $200 worth of difference. ... "
" ... I would also say that the sound quality seems to improve a little bit with the noise cancelling on. ... "
" ... These headphones have an evil vibration when you turn the noise cancelling on. ... Now in terms of using the headphones without the noise canceling, the sound is not only much lower but about 40% less clear and crisp. ... "
" ... ANC does a good job at reducing background noise (although not voice), and I was pleasantly surprised to hear just how much background noise I'm normally exposed to ... "
" ... These are my first noise-cancelling headphones. ... I’ll write about sound quality, noise cancelling, ease of use and comfort. ... For me (i bought these for the noise cancelling) this is a good thing. ... I would compare the sound without noise cancelling to those dollar store inner ear headphones. ... 8/10 with noise cancelling and factoring in price, 3/10 without noise cancelling. ... NOISE CANCELLING: This is my first experience with noise cancelling. ... I can put these on (without music) and the noise cancelling does marvels. ... In the end, a very good value if you are looking to find out if noise cancelling headphones are worth it. ... "
" ... The noise cancellation works awesome. ... "
" ... They sound pretty good, and the noise reduction helps cut down some noise, but not all. ... "
" ... Received my set of headphones a few days ago and had an issue with the noise canceling not working properly. ... "
Headphones
57headphone, headset, sound quality, sound, really like
+86%
-14%
" ... The Headphone is awesome and I really like the sound it produces. ... "
" ... You can find ANC headphones from $35 to $400. ... "
" ... These are great headphones. ... "
" ... These headphones have got to be one of the greatest pairs I've ever owned. ... I highly recommend these headphones if your looking for a good quality sounding over the ear type of headphone. ... "
" ... This is a very decent pair of headphones. ... "
" ... This headset is an excellent product for my needs. ... "
" ... As described abd a quality headphone. ... "
" ... They sent me a new headphone, which works well so far. ... "
Bluetooth
55pairing, bluetooth connectivity, sound quality, battery life, anc
+82%
-18%
" ... I got a good range with bluetooth. ... "
" ... I have a Samsung phone and there was no problem pairing them together. ... "
" ... good case and accessories, flawless bluetooth pairing and connection. ... "
" ... Sound great, good base, good separation, great Bluetooth connection, easy and effective controls, comfortable, great battery life, and most of all . ... "
" ... Pairing is flawless and battery life is great. ... "
" ... I received the first pair as a replacement from Mpow's customer service when my Mpow H6 began having trouble pairing with my devices after a few months of use. ... "
" ... Then this mpow headset 4,9/5 on all test. ... "
" ... They are comfortable, the Bluetooth sets up easily, and the sound quality is quite good (I use them for podcasts and for music - both sound great). ... "
Battery Life
52battery, long, charge, hours, charged
+88%
-12%
" ... Sound quality is excellent, battery life is fantastic (still on original charge and have used it for more than 10 hours, so far). ... "
" ... In addition, I also like the long battery life and fast charging. ... "
" ... Batteries have a good life. ... "
" ... Don't know how long the battery lasts - have been using them almost daily for 2 weeks during my commute on my first charge so far. ... "
" ... Battery is as advertised. ... "
" ... The battery life seems to last very very long. ... They also seem to charge up very quickly and gives you enough juice for a couple hours with a couple minute change. ... "
" ... I did use them on long international flights and the battery life is as described. ... "
" ... Yes I turned them, yes they have a full charge. ... "
For Travel
30traveling, travel, flights, trip, flight
+97%
-3%
" ... for the price these are quality headphones works on planes just buy adapter if needed ... "
" ... Amazing noice isolation l. Great for traveling ... "
" ... I got these to be able to sleep on long plane flights, the headphones worked well for that use. ... "
" ... will test it out on the plane to Mexico! ... "
" ... I did use them on long international flights and the battery life is as described. ... "
" ... I own a Bose set at home, this one is for travel. ... I worry too much when traveling with the Bose set. ... Conclusion, I would recommend to anyone traveling, working in open space office or frugal like me when it comes to tech equipment. ... "
" ... I purchased them for a recent flight that I knew was going to be on a twin turbo prop plane (Bombardier Q400). ... "
" ... The storage container they come with is well built and makes me feel better about taking them traveling with me. ... They were awesome on the car ride (3000km) and traveled well. ... "
Build Quality
29headband, build quality, sturdy, feels, comfortable
+72%
-28%
" ... Feels sturdy, covers over my ears nice and comfortable. ... "
" ... The material are of high quality the padding feels comfortable. ... But after a day or two it feels comfortable it makes my other wired headphones feels loose. ... "
" ... They look and feel good quality. ... "
" ... - Excellent build quality ... "
" ... I will surely buy them again , if they end up competitivly durable. ... "
" ... I like the way they fold and they come in a nice case. ... "
" ... I've used Mpow headphones in the past and have always found that the combination of its affordable price and build quality were always the best. ... "
" ... Build quality is amazing ... "
For Running
28gym, pair, price, impressed, beat
+89%
-11%
" ... Can’t beat these headphones. ... "
" ... Use these at work in a loud lab and at the gym. ... "
" ... Overall these headphones are great, I would highly recommend. ... "
" ... These were pretty great headphones. ... "
" ... fantastic everyday headphones! ... Don't fall off during intense workout. ... "
" ... product sounds and works great in the gym! ... "
" ... Excellent pair of headphones that help me study!!!! ... "
" ... These have been great headphones so far. ... "
Product Reliability
28weeks, update, months, month, stopped
+50%
-50%
" ... Broke within two weeks of me having it. ... "
" ... After a just over 1 month of use, the left speaker does not work with ANC disabled. ... I suspect a bad solder as it will work intermittently. ... "
" ... So after about 1000 hours or one year of use, they are done . ... "
" ... I received my MPOW headphones in January and problems started occurring after 1.5 months of use. ... "
" ... Only had this for about 2 months and already the sounds has becok me very distorted and scratchy . ... "
" ... It's been 3 months now, I figured the vibration would have stopped after a couple of weeks, which was ignorant of me. ... "
" ... I buy this for my son but it stop working after a week of use. ... "
" ... So I have been using it for 2 days and these are my notes: ... "
Device Compatibility
28devices, paired, connected, laptop, issues
+86%
-14%
" ... Fonctionne très bien avec bluetooth ou connecté avec dil. ... "
" ... I enjoyed very much, get a little time to changed from devices, but not a big issue. ... "
" ... It is very versatile, as it is bluetooth it can be paired with my other smart devices. ... "
" ... Connection via bluetooth is easy and quick. ... "
" ... We are using it with our Nvidia shield and laptops. ... "
" ... Pairing is flawless and battery life is great. ... "
" ... They paired quickly and easily to my phone. ... "
" ... no issues setting up for wifi with the TV ... "
Fit
20head, comfortable, h8, h5, ears
+80%
-20%
" ... Cool and large ear cups that covers very well. ... "
" ... The ear piece is really comfortable, and they feel quite sturdy. ... "
" ... The fit WAS great as it covered my entire ear , could be a bit more snug but it's fine. ... "
" ... They fit perfect over the ears and are comfortable to wear. ... "
" ... I received my new headphones, an H5 model, and not only have I not encountered the same problem, but I like the fit better than the old ones. ... "
" ... I like the way they fit and how they slightly push in. ... "
" ... I had not problems with the fit and feel over the long hours. ... Based on the priced of these, I think you get what you pay for: good looking headphones, nice material, nice fit, nice feel, good performance. ... "
" ... Fit is just slightly tight at first, ear cups cover your ears nicely. ... "
Bass
18sound quality, sound, clear, highs, treble
+94%
-6%
" ... I like the noise cancelling but you need to have it on if you want any bass. ... "
" ... When it worked sounded above average especially Bass. ... "
" ... The bass is ok , not rich and mellow. ... "
" ... Sound quality is good, the bass could a be a bit better as it muffles the treble or voice but it's ok. ... "
" ... It has bass where there should be bass and high are pretty good. ... "
" ... Good quality headphones , great sound (especially bass). ... "
" ... 1- Sound quality is decent, not good not bad, very weak bass until you turn the ANC on ... 2- When the ANC is in, the bass is stronger and the sound and music is much MUCH better. ... "
" ... The sound quality is better with the noise canceling turned on, and the bass can fall a little flat at times, but usually only with extremely bass heavy music. ... "
Call quality
17calls, call, microphone, voice, hearing
+59%
-41%
" ... We tried a couple of different platforms, and she tried calling some of her friends also. ... "
" ... Ended up returning as I take a few calls while on the move but otherwise it is a good buy! ... "
" ... Like other headphones, when it's windy you'll hear it. ... "
" ... Forget using these for phone calls, no one will hear you even if you are sitting in a quiet room. ... "
" ... When I get a phone call the caller can hear me clearly with the built in mic so I don't have to remove my headphones to take a call. ... "
" ... ANC does a good job at reducing background noise (although not voice), and I was pleasantly surprised to hear just how much background noise I'm normally exposed to ... "
" ... You can easily hear the voice out of speakers. ... "
" ... At the same time, if someone has to speak to me (and speaks loudly enough) I can still hear that person, but again I consider this good. ... "
Design
11looks, look, quality, feel, sleek
+91%
-9%
" ... Nice matte finish. ... "
" ... PRO: Looks great out of the box: sleek and shiny. ... "
" ... Is early but looks good quality ... "
" ... Comparing looks, these are very elegant. ... These are sleek and modest looking, and you will not be embarrassed to be seen in public. ... "
" ... They look and feel good quality. ... "
" ... Received it two days back and it look & feel pretty premium. ... "
" ... I found the build and appearance to be pretty decent though. ... "
" ... The case is nice. ... "
Charging
11charging, charged, long, cable, bluetooth
+82%
-18%
" ... Charge holds up pretty well, Bluetooth works fine. ... "
" ... Great headphones with a long lasting charge. ... "
" ... Unfortunately one of the pairs stopped charging but customer service hooked us up with a new pair and so far they have been working great. ... "
" ... Shipment was quick, batteries were included, along with USB cable (no USB transformer, but I've got plenty already). ... "
" ... They also seem to charge up very quickly and gives you enough juice for a couple hours with a couple minute change. ... "
" ... - charges very quickly, lasts a long time on battery ... - includes audio cable to plug in and micro-usb charging cable ... "
" ... Got these today and charged them immediately. ... "
" ... Yes I turned them, yes they have a full charge. ... "
For Kids
10loves, kids, un, good, et
+100%
" ... Considering the price and overall quality I think they are a great product, so much so, that I bought them for both of my kids. ... "
" ... I actually got these for the TV so my husband could watch his TV when the kids are asleep. ... "
" ... Un excellent cadeau , solide et bon son ! ... "
" ... My grandson loves them ... "
" ... I'd say a good 90% of the hum from the engine was removed, but unfortunately, I still heard the kids behind me who were up all night. ... "
" ... Bought these for my boyfriend for Xmas, he loves them. ... "
" ... And he loves them! ... "
" ... Good choice for my 12 yr old daughter. ... "
Controls
10buttons, volume, songs, forward, anc
+50%
-50%
" ... Now the up volume button randomly goes wild. ... There will be other times because the up volume button also allows you to go to the the next track, it will skip ahead several songs randomly. ... "
" ... Anyone reading this who needs to do the same, just turn on the headphones and then hold down both volume buttons for about 5 seconds. ... "
" ... The buttons are a little hard to find when your wearing the headset. ... "
Ease of Use
9use, sound, pairing, pair, devices
+100%
" ... - Easy to connect, and overall it's worth it for the amount you are paying. ... "
" ... Easy to setup. ... "
" ... EASE OF USE: Easy. ... It was easy with everything. ... "
" ... Pairing is easy and quick as expected. ... "
" ... Set up and connecting to two devices was also pretty easy. ... "
" ... Easy to pair and use. ... "
" ... Easy to synch. ... "
Volume
9volume, hear, music, noise, voices
+33%
-67%
" ... Sometimes it stutters a bit when the sound is loud (eg. ... "
" ... And by loudly, I mean you can hear the angry static crackling across the room. ... "
" ... I'll be listening then all of a sudden the volume goes up to maximum. ... "
" ... - Didn't cancel any noise can most stuff even when its not loud. ... "
" ... Does well with background noise that is consistent, does nothing for voices, loud inconsistent noise, or talking. ... "
Cables
9cable, wired, usb, included, headphone jack
+78%
-22%
" ... Connect very well to bluetooth or directly with provided cable. ... "
" ... Wire connection in most instances in order to have a decent sound quality. ... "
" ... Long plug in cord, so easy to set up and pair. ... "
" ... Work well via wire and wireless. ... "
" ... The stereo cable that is included is good quality and looks like it will stand up to usage. ... "
" ... - includes audio cable to plug in and micro-usb charging cable ... "
" ... Shipment was quick, batteries were included, along with USB cable (no USB transformer, but I've got plenty already). ... "
Marketplace
9seller, shipping, replacement, patozon, original
+78%
-22%
" ... UPDATE: The seller reached out after I posted my review. ... "
" ... Looks like they changed the picture and the listing name to h5, a model I've never owned. ... "
" ... Shipping was even included. ... "
" ... **** original review with faulty pair **** (P.S. ... "
" ... Shipping was over a weekend, better than promised. ... "
" ... They work as advertised ... "
" ... I am very pleased with this purchase from Amazon. ... "
Delivery
9quick, shipping, delivered, quality, product
+100%
" ... Shipping was even included. ... "
" ... Delivery was as quick as advertised. ... "
" ... Shipping was over a weekend, better than promised. ... "
" ... The delivery of this product was quick for standard shipping. ... "
" ... They were delivered quickly, the set up was quick and easy. ... "
" ... Great quality and super fast delivery! ... "
" ... I ordered this in between holiday but got it delivered pretty fast. ... "
" ... Thanks for the prompt delivery in the busy week prior to Christmas. ... "
Size
6folds, nicely, hard, h8, good
+83%
-17%
" ... Nice and light and compact to travel with as well. ... "
" ... I travel a lot for work. ... "
" ... Folds nicely and can be stowed in the cloth bag for travel. ... "
" ... Great headphones for the money easy to use sound great comfterable and comes with hard carry case mpow h8 good buy ... "
Capacity
5noise, hear
+80%
-20%
" ... I can even cross a wall and still got decent reception. ... "
" ... Use it working out, working in the garage or in the kitchen! ... "
" ... The product works wonderful - I can now listen to my TV without bothering anyone else in the house. ... "
" ... Using these as main headset in the living room: ... Range is good enough for my needs. ... "
Returns
5return, contacted, sending, seller, returned
+40%
-60%
" ... Company said they would ship a updated replacement but I never received it! ... "
" ... I returned both h5 and h8. ... "
Frequencies
4bass, mids, clear, good, treble
+100%
" ... Just enough of bass, good mids and clear highs. ... "
" ... The highs are clear and crisp for my general use. ... "
Video Playback
4videos, music, movies, listening, sound
+75%
-25%
" ... Good for listening to music or watching movies on flights. ... "
" ... We watch movies from our Ipad and listen to music from our phone ... "
" ... Listening to Youtube videos ... "
Overall performance
4overall, stars, build quality
+100%
" ... Does a great job ... "
" ... For me, they do the job. ... "
" ... Four stars for overall performance, but five stars for value. ... "
Network
4phone, dropping
+75%
-25%
" ... Comfortable and connects to my phone without dropping the signal. ... "
" ... I can even cross a wall and still got decent reception. ... "
" ... Range is good enough for my needs. ... "
Setup
3devices, connecting
+100%
" ... - Easy to connect, and overall it's worth it for the amount you are paying. ... "
" ... Easy to setup. ... "
" ... Set up and connecting to two devices was also pretty easy. ... "
Band
3right, head, falling apart, ears, back
-100%
" ... They cracked right in the middle at the top of the band from regular use. ... "
" ... BUT they are falling apart. ... "
" ... I liked it until they broke, the right headphone popped out from the head band and cant be put back in, so they arent really noise canceling anymore and i have to force it back in so they will be firm on ny ears ... "
Hair
3noise, engine, cuts
+100%
" ... Use while cutting my lawn it takes the tractor noice away. ... "
" ... I have also used these while cutting the grass in my yard. ... "
" ... Cuts alot of engine noise as well ... "
Ports
3cable, le, je, included, et
+100%
" ... Facile à connecter et très longue portée, je me déplace dans le sous-sol ou à l'étage et je ne perds jamais le son. ... "
" ... - includes audio cable to plug in and micro-usb charging cable ... "
" ... Shipment was quick, batteries were included, along with USB cable (no USB transformer, but I've got plenty already). ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 1.57 meters
Connectivity
Bluetooth: Yes
Battery
Talk Time: 30 hours