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Meizu Live Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price in UK: ~£150
Avg. price in US: ~$130
Form factor: in-ear
Connectivity: wired
Battery life: N/A hours
Active noise cancellation (ANC): no

Meizu Live review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

5.4

Good

5.7

Good

4.5

Poor

3.2
Gaming
Score components:
35.0%
0.0
Audio latency
25.0%
0.0
Low-latency game mode
20.0%
10
Can be used as a headset
12.0%
10
Noise-canceling microphone
8.0%
0.0
Battery life
2.0
Travel
Score components:
28.0%
1.0
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
24.0%
0.0
Battery life
18.0%
9.8
Weight
16.0%
0.0
Multipoint support
14.0%
0.0
Ambient sound mode
5.2
Calls
Score components:
28.0%
10
Noise-canceling microphone
24.0%
10
Can be used as a headset
18.0%
0.0
Multipoint support
16.0%
0.0
Battery life
14.0%
0.0
Companion app
8.2
Workout
Score components:
28.0%
9.8
Weight
24.0%
10
Water resistance
20.0%
9.0
IP rating
16.0%
0.0
Battery life
12.0%
10
Can be used as a headset

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The Meizu Live is a high-fidelity wired in-ear headphone featuring a premium Knowles quad-balanced armature driver system, including two dedicated bass units, one mid-range unit, and one high-frequency unit for a detailed 20Hz–40kHz frequency response. Designed with an ergonomic wrap-around structure and a striking transparent metallic body, it utilizes universal MMCX detachable connectors with an 8-core silver-plated copper cable for low-interference transmission. Main pros include its high-resolution audio performance, 18-ohm low impedance for easy driving, and the inclusion of three sets of replaceable tuning nozzles that allow for sound signature customization. Notable cons include its lack of active noise cancellation and the fact that its inline volume controls are not compatible with iOS devices.

Technical Specifications of Meizu Live

Overall score

5.4

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Popularity

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.

Sound

5.3

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Active noise cancellation (ANC)

What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology

When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

Driver type

What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used

When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

balanced armature

Driver size

What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit

When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

Number of drivers

What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup

When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

Lowest frequency

What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce

When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

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Calls & Controls

7.1

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Noise-canceling microphone

What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls

When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

Can be used as a headset

What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.

When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

Number of microphones

What it is: Total number of built-in microphones

When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

Boom microphone

What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity

When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

Microphone SNR

What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone

When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

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Connectivity

4.0

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Connectivity

What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)

When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

Bluetooth version

What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported

When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

N/A

Maximum Bluetooth range

What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device

When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

N/A

Audio latency

What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode

When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

N/A

Multipoint support

What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices

When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

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Features

3.8

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Ambient sound mode

What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness

When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

EQ support

What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer

When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

Companion app

What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates

When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

Adjustable ANC levels

What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels

When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

N/A

Voice assistant support

What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant

When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

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Battery

9.3

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Battery life

What it is: Playback time on a single charge

When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

N/A

Battery life with ANC

What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled

When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

N/A

Charging time

What it is: Time required for a full battery charge

When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

N/A

Quick charge

What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period

When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

Battery capacity

What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery

When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

N/A

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Design

9.9

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Brand name

What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.

When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Meizu

Form factor

What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)

When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

in-ear

Weight

What it is: Total weight of the headphones

When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

Acoustic design

What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)

When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

closed-back

Clamp force

What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head

When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

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Meizu Live vs the average headphone

Why is Meizu Live better than the average headphone?

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Hi-Res Audio certification
Meizu Live has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
What it is: Certified for high-resolution audio playback
When it matters: When official support for high-resolution playback matters to you.
Importance: LOW
Meizu Live has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
87.6% lower weight
Meizu Live is lighter than the average headphone (27 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: <150 g
Meizu Live is lighter than the average headphone (27 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.27 g vs 218 g
20,000 Hz higher treble extension
Meizu Live has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
What it is: Highest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When treble extension and overall frequency reach matter to you.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=24000 Hz
Meizu Live has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.40000 Hz vs 20000 Hz
Clear call microphone
Meizu Live offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.
Importance: MEDIUM
Meizu Live offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
In-line controls
Meizu Live includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
What it is: Controls available on in-line remote of wired cable
When it matters: When your wired setup depends on cable-mounted buttons or call controls.
Importance: LOW
Meizu Live includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
USB-C charging
Meizu Live uses USB-C charging, the average headphone does not. 29.4% of headphones use USB Type-C.
What it is: Uses USB-C connector for charging or data
When it matters: When you want to charge with the same cable family used by your phone, tablet, laptop, or other daily devices.
Importance: LOW
Meizu Live uses USB-C charging, the average headphone does not. 29.4% of headphones use USB Type-C.
Water resistance
Meizu Live is water resistant, the average headphone is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
IPX7
What it is: Protection level against water exposure
When it matters: When workouts, commuting, or outdoor use expose the headphones to moisture.
Importance: MEDIUM
Meizu Live is water resistant, the average headphone is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
87.6% lower weight
Meizu Live is lighter than the average headphone (27 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
Water resistance
Meizu Live is water resistant, the average headphone is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
Hi-Res Audio certification
Meizu Live has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
20,000 Hz higher treble extension
Meizu Live has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
USB-C charging
Meizu Live uses USB-C charging, the average headphone does not. 29.4% of headphones use USB Type-C.
Clear call microphone
Meizu Live offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
In-line controls
Meizu Live includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.

Calls & Controls

Why is Meizu Live worse than the average headphone?

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36 mm smaller driver size
Meizu Live has smaller driver size than the average headphone (4 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
5 dB/mW lower sensitivity
Meizu Live has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (97 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
2 Hz weaker bass extension
Meizu Live has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
3 fewer drivers
Meizu Live has fewer drivers than the average headphone (4 vs 1). The average headphones use 1 drivers.
6 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
Meizu Live has a lower sound pressure level than the average headphone (97 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
8 dB lower max SPL
Meizu Live has a lower max SPL than the average headphone (102 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
36 mm smaller driver size
Meizu Live has smaller driver size than the average headphone (4 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.
Importance: MEDIUM
Meizu Live has smaller driver size than the average headphone (4 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.4 mm vs 40 mm
5 dB/mW lower sensitivity
Meizu Live has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (97 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
What it is: Sound pressure output level per unit of input power
When it matters: When you plan to use weaker sources like phones, handhelds, or entry-level dongles and still want enough volume.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=106 dB/mW
Meizu Live has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (97 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.97 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
2 Hz weaker bass extension
Meizu Live has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: <=10 Hz
Meizu Live has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.20 Hz vs 18 Hz
77.8% lower user score
Meizu Live has a lower user score than the average headphone (4.50 vs 8.000).
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.
Meizu Live has a lower user score than the average headphone (4.50 vs 8.000).4.5 vs 8
4.65x less popular
Meizu Live is less popular than the average headphone (1.00 vs 4.646).
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.
Meizu Live is less popular than the average headphone (1.00 vs 4.646).1 vs 4.65
6 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
Meizu Live has a lower sound pressure level than the average headphone (97 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
What it is: Output loudness level of the headphones, usually measured in dB. It helps compare how loud a model can play under similar conditions.
When it matters: When you need a rough idea of how loud the headphones can get before you pair them with a weaker source.
Importance: LOW
Good value: >=108 dB SPL
Meizu Live has a lower sound pressure level than the average headphone (97 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.97 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
3 fewer drivers
Meizu Live has fewer drivers than the average headphone (4 vs 1). The average headphones use 1 drivers.
What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup
When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.
Importance: LOW
Meizu Live has fewer drivers than the average headphone (4 vs 1). The average headphones use 1 drivers.4 vs 1
66.7% more expensive
Meizu Live is more expensive than the average headphone (£150 vs £90).
Meizu Live is more expensive than the average headphone (£150 vs £90).£150 vs £90

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(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

What customers like about Meizu Live?

High-quality quad balanced armature driver setup providing clear and full sound
Excellent build quality with clear plastic shells that reveal internal components
Very comfortable and secure fit with good passive noise isolation
Punchy, well-controlled bass that doesn't muddy the mid-range
Customizable sound via a swappable nozzle filter system
Includes a high-quality, waterproof carrying case and various ear tips

What customers dislike about Meizu Live?

Stock cable is reported as stiff and 'wiry,' with some users experiencing static due to loose connectors
Lacks active noise cancellation (ANC), relying solely on passive isolation
The treble region is somewhat relaxed or 'rolled off,' which may lack the sparkle desired by some audiophiles
Narrow nozzle design can limit compatibility with third-party ear tips
In-line remote volume controls are often incompatible with iOS devices

Expert reviews

laptopmedia.com

30/09/2018

Meizu Live earphones: Quad-driver powerhouse tested

LaptopMedia reviews indicate that Meizu smartphones, including the m1 note, m2, and MX5, offer highly competitive, budget-friendly options featuring exceptional battery life, such as the 3100 mAh capacity on the m2 note, and vibrant, high-resolution displays. The devices are noted for their smooth Flyme user interface, which offers intuitive navigation and efficient performance,...Read more

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