OVERALL
ALTERNATIVES
SPECS
VS AVERAGE
REVIEWS
Scored using Headphones Methodology v1.0
Headphones Methodology v1.0
Mathematical & Unbiased Scoring
Products in this category are scored under Frontum Headphones Methodology v1.0: technical specifications plus authentic consumer ratings, with 0% commercial bias.
Explore Headphones Methodology v1.0

Meizu Live Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£150Form factor:in-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

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

Meizu Live
5.7/10

Overall score

Score
5.7/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

80%

6.0

Technical score

20%

4.7

User score

▼Worse than 78% of headphones
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

▼Worse than 79%
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 55% of models
Score components

52%

6.2

Sound

20%

4.3

Features

10%

7.9

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

7.7

Battery

4%

8.0

Calls & Controls

▲Better than 55%
4.7

User score

User score
4.7/ 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
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

70%

6.0

User ratings

30%

1.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▼Worse than 99%
  • meizu-live
  • meizu-live
  • meizu-live
  • meizu-live
meizu-live
meizu-live
meizu-live
meizu-live
Where to buy
*As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Loading category ranking...

Headphones model ranking

Ranked #1 of 1,029 models in Headphones (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Meizu Live

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 55% of models
Score components:

52%

6.2

Sound

20%

4.3

Features

10%

7.9

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

7.7

Battery

4%

8.0

Calls & Controls

6.0
User score
User score
4.7/ 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
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

70%

6.0

User ratings

30%

1.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
4.7
Popularity
Popularity
1.7/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 73% of models
Popularity:
Meizu Live has a popularity score of 1.7 points, which is lower than that of 72.7% of products in this category.
1.7
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

6.9
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
balanced armature
Driver size
4 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 4 mm, smaller driver size than 99.9% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Number of drivers
4
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 4 drivers, more drivers than 99.2% of headphones and equal to 0.5% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >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.
Show more
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
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
1
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 1 microphones, more microphones than 26.9% of headphones and equal to 50.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
Show more
Connectivity
wired
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
Show more
Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
?
Show more
Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
yes
This pair of headphones supports quick charge. 67% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
Show more
Brand name
Meizu
Form factor
in-ear
Weight
27 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 27 g, lighter than 83.3% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
N/A
Show more

Meizu Live vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    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.
  • 87.6% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (27 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    27 g vs 218 g
  • 3 more drivers
    This pair of headphones uses more drivers than the average pair of headphones (4 vs 1). The average headphones use 1 drivers.
    4 vs 1
  • 20,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • Clear call microphone
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • Quick charge support
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • 0.2 % lower distortion
    This pair of headphones has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 87.6% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (27 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    27 g vs 218 g
  • Water resistance
    This pair of headphones is water resistant, the average pair of headphones is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • Better IP rating
    This pair of headphones has a better IP rating than the average pair of headphones (IPX5 vs none). The average headphones have an IP rating of none.
    IPX5 vs none
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    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.
  • 3 more drivers
    This pair of headphones uses more drivers than the average pair of headphones (4 vs 1). The average headphones use 1 drivers.
    4 vs 1
  • 20,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 0.2 % lower distortion
    This pair of headphones has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.1 % vs 0.3 %
  • Quick charge support
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • USB-C charging
    This pair of headphones uses USB-C charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.5% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • LHDC support
    This pair of headphones supports LHDC, the average pair of headphones does not. 2.1% of headphones support LHDC.
  • Clear call microphone
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Wind noise reduction
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • 36 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (4 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    4 mm vs 40 mm
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • 5 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (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
    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
  • 69.7% lower user score
    User score
    4.7/ 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
    Meizu Live
    the average pair of headphones
    Meizu Live has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (4.71 vs 8).
    4.71 vs 8
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 5% worse value for money
    Meizu Live has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.92 vs 7.3).
    6.92 vs 7.27
  • 3.43x less popular
    Meizu Live is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1.71 vs 5.9).
    1.71 vs 5.87
  • 69.7% lower user score
    User score
    4.7/ 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
    Meizu Live
    the average pair of headphones
    Meizu Live has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (4.71 vs 8).
    4.71 vs 8
  • 5% worse value for money
    Meizu Live has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.92 vs 7.3).
    6.92 vs 7.27
  • 3.43x less popular
    Meizu Live is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1.71 vs 5.9).
    1.71 vs 5.87
  • 66.7% more expensive
    Meizu Live is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£150 vs £90).
    £150 vs £90
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • 36 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (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
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (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
    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
  • 6 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (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
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.

Video reviews

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

10
Super* Review
✓ explicit
01/06/2019
Full review · extended listening, fit and cable tests
Verdict
Meizu Live uses a tuning that is not the usual choice, yet it is enjoyable enough for long-term everyday use.
Not graded yet

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

L
laptopmedia.com
30/09/2018
Summary of the review
Meizu Live earphones: Quad-driver powerhouse tested
(Translated)Show original

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

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 don't like 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

Verdict

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.

Compare Meizu Live with other products in the Headphones category

1Product to compare no. 1
VS
2Product to compare no. 2
VS
3Product to compare no. 3 (optional)

Graphic comparison of Meizu Live and other products in the Headphones category

No results found