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Mpow H1 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:20 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Mpow H1 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Mpow H1
5.3/10

Overall score

Score
5.3/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

80%

5.3

Technical score

20%

?

User score

▼Worse than 93% of headphones
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▼Worse than 87%
5.3

Technical score

Technical score
5.3/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components

52%

4.9

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.6

Design

8%

6.0

Connectivity

6%

5.3

Battery

4%

6.6

Calls & Controls

▼Worse than 85%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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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 58% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £25
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Mpow H1

Technical score
Technical score
5.3/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components:

52%

4.9

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.6

Design

8%

6.0

Connectivity

6%

5.3

Battery

4%

6.6

Calls & Controls

5.3
User score
User score
8.0/ 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 58% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Mpow H1 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 73.4% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 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 87% of models
Score components:

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.7
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
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.6% of headphones and equal to 53.3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% 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.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% 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
?
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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
4.1
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 4.1, newer Bluetooth version than 62.3% of headphones and equal to 5.4% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Market range: <10 m – >15 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
160 ms
Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 160 ms, higher audio latency than 55.7% of headphones and equal to 1.4% of headphones.
Multipoint support
yes
This pair of headphones supports multipoint. 69.4% of headphones support multipoint.
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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
yes
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
20 hours
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 20 hours, lower battery life than 65.1% of headphones and equal to 8.3% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
3 hours
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 3 hours to charge, higher charging time than 66.7% of headphones and equal to 20.8% of headphones.
Quick charge
yes
This pair of headphones supports quick charge. 67% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
420 mAh
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 420 mAh, lower battery capacity than 68.8% of headphones and equal to 0.7% of headphones.
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Brand name
Mpow
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
212 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 212 g, lighter than 51.9% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Mpow H1 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Multipoint support
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • More flexible connectivity
    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
  • 8 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (110 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    110 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • Quick charge support
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Quick mic mute
    This pair of headphones includes a quick mic mute, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.3% of headphones support a mute function.
  • Kid-friendly design
    This pair of headphones has a kid-friendly design, the average pair of headphones does not. 3.6% of headphones are designed for kids.
  • 3.6x cheaper
    Mpow H1 is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Kid-friendly design
    This pair of headphones has a kid-friendly design, the average pair of headphones does not. 3.6% of headphones are designed for kids.
  • 8 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (110 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    110 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • Quick charge support
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • Play while charging
    This pair of headphones can play while charging, the average pair of headphones cannot. 29.1% of headphones support play while charging.
  • Rechargeable battery
    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
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • More flexible connectivity
    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
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • Quick mic mute
    This pair of headphones includes a quick mic mute, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.3% of headphones support a mute function.
  • No passive noise reduction
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    3 hours vs 2 hours
  • 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
  • 10 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (20 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    20 hours vs 30 hours
  • 5.87x less popular
    Mpow H1 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 8.8% worse value for money
    Mpow H1 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.68 vs 7.3).
    6.68 vs 7.27
  • 27.6% lower battery capacity
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (420 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    420 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • 5.87x less popular
    Mpow H1 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 8.8% worse value for money
    Mpow H1 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.68 vs 7.3).
    6.68 vs 7.27
  • No passive noise reduction
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 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
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    3 hours vs 2 hours
  • 10 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (20 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    20 hours vs 30 hours
  • 27.6% lower battery capacity
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (420 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    420 mAh vs 580 mAh

Video reviews

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

7.5
Life Made Easy
✓ explicit
04/07/2018
Unboxing and review · design, comfort and sound
Verdict
Mpow H1 is a great budget pair, though not ideal for gaming or workouts.
9.0
OracleK76
≈ estimated
29/06/2018
Hands-on review · long listening and PC use
Verdict
Mpow H1 is comfortable and long-lasting, and definitely recommended for long listening sessions like watching videos.
5.0
Nicolas11x12 English
≈ estimated
16/11/2018
Hands-on review · build, comfort and sound tests
Verdict
Mpow H1 is well built and good-looking, but the sound is mediocre and better options exist.
8.0
VoloKin Project
≈ estimated
13/04/2018
Hands-on review · battery, sound and cable tests
Verdict
Mpow H1 is worth the money for listeners who don't want much bass, and it makes a good gift.
9.0
Gauging Gadgets
≈ estimated
03/02/2018
Unboxing and review · sound, comfort and controls
Verdict
Mpow H1 is recommended at its price: comfortable, strong bass and sturdy, though the controls are awkward.
Not graded
Not graded

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

nerdtechy.com
26/11/2017
Hands-on review · Over-ear headphones
Verdict
The Mpow H1 suits busy professionals and travelers who want comfortable sound, though it is too big for hard workouts.
macitynet.it
26/12/2017
Hands-on test · Budget over-ear
Verdict
The Mpow H1 is a comfortable over-ear pair with long battery life and clean sound that offers good value, though it is large and not built for sport.
hardware-programmi.com
02/03/2018
Hands-on review · Budget headphones
Verdict
The Mpow H1 is a budget pair with balanced sound and long battery life that stays comfortable on long sessions, though its cups don't fold inward.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Mpow H1

  • Lightweight and comfortable for long-term wear due to soft ear cushioning
  • Solid battery life offering 15–20 hours of playback on a single charge
  • Sturdy build quality for the price, featuring durable hinges and a rubberized finish
  • Balanced and clear audio profile that is an improvement over previous models
  • Foldable design makes them highly portable for travel
  • Includes a 3.5mm auxiliary cable for wired listening when the battery is dead

What customers don't like about Mpow H1

  • No active noise cancellation (ANC); relies entirely on passive isolation
  • Buttons can be confusing as volume and track skipping share the same controls
  • Microphone only functions in Bluetooth mode, not when using the wired cable
  • Charging uses older micro-USB technology rather than modern USB-C
  • Sound leakage can occur at higher volumes, potentially disturbing others
  • Lacks deep or 'punchy' bass, which may not satisfy bass-heavy music fans

Verdict

The Mpow H1 is a lightweight, foldable over-ear Bluetooth headset featuring 40mm neodymium drivers and an impedance of 32Ω, delivering a clear sound profile with a frequency response of 20Hz–20kHz. Utilizing Bluetooth 4.1, it provides a wireless range of up to 33 feet and a rechargeable 420mAh battery that offers approximately 15 to 20 hours of playback time on a 3-hour charge. Main pros include its highly comfortable design with cushioned protein ear pads, the versatility of both wireless and wired modes via a detachable 3.5mm cable, and surprisingly robust build quality for its price point. However, notable cons include the lack of active noise cancellation (ANC), some sound leakage at high volumes, and controls that can feel unintuitive due to shared button functions for volume and track skipping.

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