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Baseus MH1 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£80Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:80 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):yes

Baseus MH1 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

8.2

Overall score

Score
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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Score components

80%

8.3

Technical score

20%

7.7

User score

★Better than 93% of headphones
8.3

Technical score

Technical score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

52%

9.0

Sound

20%

6.8

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

7.8

Connectivity

6%

9.4

Battery

4%

8.7

Calls & Controls

★Better than 95% of headphones
7.7

User score

User score
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

5.5

Number of reviews

Based on 154 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Baseus MH1

Technical score
Technical score
8.3/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

52%

9.0

Sound

20%

6.8

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

7.8

Connectivity

6%

9.4

Battery

4%

8.7

Calls & Controls

8.3
User score
User score
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

5.5

Number of reviews

Based on 154 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.7
Popularity
Popularity
5.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
Baseus MH1 has a popularity score of 5.5 points, which is lower than that of 53.4% of products in this category.
5.5
Value for money
Value for money
8.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

60%

8.2

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.7
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
36 mm
Driver size
36 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 36 mm, smaller driver size than 72.8% of headphones and equal to 0.5% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Number of drivers
1
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 47.3% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
yes
Noise-canceling microphone
yes
This pair of headphones supports a noise-canceling microphone. 61.1% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
5
Number of microphones
5
This pair of headphones has 5 microphones, more microphones than 93.2% of headphones and equal to 2.8% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wireless
Connectivity
wireless
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
6
Bluetooth version
6
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 6, newer Bluetooth version than 99.4% of headphones and equal to 0.6% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.7% of headphones and equal to 80.6% of headphones.
Audio latency
55 ms
Audio latency
55 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 55 ms, lower audio latency than 72% of headphones and equal to 1% of headphones.
Multipoint support
yes
Multipoint support
yes
This pair of headphones supports multipoint. 69.4% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
yes
Ambient sound mode
yes
This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode. 75.2% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
yes
Companion app
yes
This pair of headphones works with a companion app. 78.4% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
5
Adjustable ANC levels
5
This pair of headphones offers 5 adjustable ANC levels, more adjustable ANC levels than 97.9% of headphones and equal to 0.6% of headphones.
Voice assistant support
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
80 hours
Battery life
80 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 80 hours, higher battery life than 92% of headphones and equal to 2.6% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
55 hours
Battery life with ANC
55 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life with ANC of 55 hours, higher battery life with ANC than 88.6% of headphones and equal to 1.6% of headphones.
Charging time
1.5 hours
Charging time
1.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 1.5 hours to charge, lower charging time than 87.2% of headphones and equal to 7.6% of headphones.
Quick charge
yes
Quick charge
yes
This pair of headphones supports quick charge. 67% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
600 mAh
Battery capacity
600 mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 600 mAh, higher battery capacity than 50.2% of headphones and equal to 7.9% of headphones.
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Brand name
Baseus
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
245 g
Weight
245 g
This pair of headphones weighs 245 g, heavier than 59.8% of headphones and equal to 0.9% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Baseus MH1 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Active noise cancellation
    Active noise cancellation (ANC)
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    Hi-Res Audio certification
    yes
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • Spatial audio support
    Spatial audio
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports spatial audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 15.9% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • Ambient sound mode
    Ambient sound mode
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • Companion app support
    Companion app
    yes
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • 50 hours longer battery life
    Battery life
    80 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery life than the average pair of headphones (80 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    80 hours vs 30 hours
  • Multipoint support
    Multipoint support
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • 20% better value for money
    Baseus MH1 has better value for money than the average pair of headphones (8.72 vs 7.3).
    8.72 vs 7.27
  • Foldable design
    Foldable
    yes
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 6 mm more spacious earcup height
    Earcup inner height
    66 mm
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup height than the average pair of headphones (66 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    66 mm vs 60 mm
  • Active noise cancellation
    Active noise cancellation (ANC)
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    Hi-Res Audio certification
    yes
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • Spatial audio support
    Spatial audio
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports spatial audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 15.9% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • 20,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Highest frequency
    40,000 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (40000 Hz vs 20000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20000 Hz.
    40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 50 hours longer battery life
    Battery life
    80 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery life than the average pair of headphones (80 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    80 hours vs 30 hours
  • 25 hours longer ANC battery life
    Battery life with ANC
    55 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (55 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    55 hours vs 30 hours
  • Quick charge support
    Quick charge
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • 0.5 hours shorter charging time
    Charging time
    1.5 hours
    This pair of headphones has a lower charging time than the average pair of headphones (1.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    1.5 hours vs 2 hours
  • USB-C charging
    USB Type-C
    yes
    This pair of headphones uses USB-C charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.5% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Has a rechargeable battery
    yes
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • Multipoint support
    Multipoint support
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • LDAC support
    LDAC
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports LDAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.1% of headphones support LDAC.
  • AptX Adaptive support
    aptX Adaptive
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Adaptive, the average pair of headphones does not. 6.7% of headphones support aptX Adaptive.
  • 95 ms lower audio latency
    Audio latency
    55 ms
    This pair of headphones has a lower audio latency than the average pair of headphones (55 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    55 ms vs 150 ms
  • AAC codec support
    AAC
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • LHDC support
    LHDC
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports LHDC, the average pair of headphones does not. 2.1% of headphones support LHDC.
  • Multipoint connections
    Multipoint connections
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint connections, while the average pair of headphones does not. 30.2% of headphones support multipoint connections.
    supports multipoint for up to 2 devices.
  • Low-latency game mode
    Low-latency game mode
    yes
    This pair of headphones includes a low-latency game mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.2% of headphones support low-latency game mode.
  • Clear call microphone
    Noise-canceling microphone
    yes
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    On-device controls
    yes
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 4 more microphones
    Number of microphones
    5
    This pair of headphones has more microphones than the average pair of headphones (5 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    5 vs 1
  • Wind noise reduction
    Wind noise reduction
    yes
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Ambient sound mode
    Ambient sound mode
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • Companion app support
    Companion app
    yes
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • Find-my-headphones feature
    Find my headphones
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports find-my-headphones features, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.7% of headphones support Find My Headphones.
  • 9 newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    This pair of headphones was released more recently than the average pair of headphones (2025 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    October 2025
    2025 vs 2016
  • 2.7 % higher distortion
    THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)
    3 %
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (3 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    3 % vs 0.3 %
  • 4 mm smaller driver size
    Driver size
    36 mm
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (36 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    36 mm vs 40 mm
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    20 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 12.4% higher weight
    Weight
    245 g
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (245 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    245 g vs 218 g
  • No neodymium magnet
    Neodymium magnet
    no
    This pair of headphones does not use neodymium magnets, the average pair of headphones does. 81.9% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • 10 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    Sound pressure level
    93 dB SPL
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (93 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    93 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 4.5% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
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    Baseus MH1
    the average pair of headphones
    Baseus MH1 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.66 vs 8.000).
    7.66 vs 8
  • 4.5% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Baseus MH1
    the average pair of headphones
    Baseus MH1 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.66 vs 8.000).
    7.66 vs 8
  • 12.4% higher weight
    Weight
    245 g
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (245 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    245 g vs 218 g
  • 2.7 % higher distortion
    THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)
    3 %
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (3 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    3 % vs 0.3 %
  • 4 mm smaller driver size
    Driver size
    36 mm
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (36 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    36 mm vs 40 mm
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    20 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • No neodymium magnet
    Neodymium magnet
    no
    This pair of headphones does not use neodymium magnets, the average pair of headphones does. 81.9% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • 10 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    Sound pressure level
    93 dB SPL
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (93 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    93 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

Third-party reviews

Based on 154 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about Baseus MH1

  • Excellent battery life (up to 80-100 hours depending on model/ANC settings)
  • High-fidelity sound quality with LDAC codec support
  • Effective -48dB adaptive active noise cancellation (ANC)
  • Comfortable 'CloudComfort' memory foam ear pads for long-wear
  • Clear call quality via 5-microphone AI noise reduction
  • Multipoint connection support for two devices
  • Customisable EQ and button functions via the Baseus app

What we don't like about Baseus MH1

  • Transparency mode can be weak and may require lowering music volume
  • ANC performance can struggle against direct wind noise
  • Headband length may feel short for users with larger heads
  • Sound profile can shift significantly at high volumes (above 60%)
  • Built-in 'Spatial Audio' modes can sound artificial or muffled to some
  • App features can occasionally be quirky or inconsistent

Verdict

The Baseus Bowie MH1 is a feature-rich over-ear headphone featuring 36mm dynamic drivers with LCP diaphragms and SuperBass 2.0 technology for high-fidelity audio. It is certified for Hi-Res Wireless via the LDAC codec and utilizes Bluetooth 6.0 for stable connectivity with 55ms low latency. Key characteristics include adaptive hybrid active noise cancellation (ANC) that reduces ambient noise by up to 48dB, immersive spatial acoustics (BISA), and a 5-microphone AI system for clear calls. Its standout pros are the exceptional 80-hour battery life (55 hours with ANC on), a fast-charge feature providing 10 hours of use from just 10 minutes of charging, and cloud-soft memory foam earcups for extended comfort. However, some users have reported the sound profile can feel slightly 'boxy' out of the box and the transparency mode may require volume adjustments to hear conversations clearly.

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