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Mpow H10 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£60Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:30 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):yes

Mpow H10 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.9/10

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 10
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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%

6.9

Technical score

20%

?

User score

▲Better than 72% of headphones
7.8

Value for money

Value for money
7.8/ 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
Score components

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▲Better than 73%
6.9

Technical score

Technical score
6.9/ 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%

8.4

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

6.1

Design

8%

5.3

Connectivity

6%

4.4

Battery

4%

8.1

Calls & Controls

▲Better than 75%
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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
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Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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    N/A~ £60
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Mpow H10

Technical score
Technical score
6.9/ 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
Score components:

52%

8.4

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

6.1

Design

8%

5.3

Connectivity

6%

4.4

Battery

4%

8.1

Calls & Controls

6.9
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
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
Popularity:
Mpow H10 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
7.8/ 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
Score components:

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.8
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
40 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
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
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
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
2
This pair of headphones has 2 microphones, more microphones than 77.9% of headphones and equal to 8.9% 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
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
122 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 122 ms, lower audio latency than 53% of headphones.
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% 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
30 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 30 hours, higher battery life than 46.3% of headphones and equal to 10.4% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
15 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life with ANC of 15 hours, lower battery life with ANC than 87.6% of headphones and equal to 3.5% of headphones.
Charging time
3 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
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
500 mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 500 mAh, lower battery capacity than 55.3% of headphones and equal to 9.4% of headphones.
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Brand name
Mpow
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 340 g, heavier than 89.6% of headphones and equal to 1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
4.9
This pair of headphones has a clamp force of 4.9, higher clamp force than 59.7% of headphones and equal to 8.5% of headphones.
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Mpow H10 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Active noise cancellation
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • 16 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (118 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    118 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 53 mm more spacious earcup width
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup width than the average pair of headphones (97 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    97 mm vs 44 mm
  • AAC codec support
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 53 mm more spacious earcup width
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup width than the average pair of headphones (97 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    97 mm vs 44 mm
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Active noise cancellation
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • 16 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (118 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    118 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 15 dB SPL higher sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a higher sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (118 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    118 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 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.
  • 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
  • AAC codec support
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1 more microphones
    This pair of headphones has more microphones than the average pair of headphones (2 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    2 vs 1
  • 56% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (340 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    340 g vs 218 g
  • 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
  • 15 hours shorter ANC battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (15 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    15 hours vs 30 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
  • 5.87x less popular
    Mpow H10 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 0.6 higher clamp force
    This pair of headphones has a higher clamp force than the average pair of headphones (4.9 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    4.9 vs 4.3
  • 13.8% lower battery capacity
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (500 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    500 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • 5.87x less popular
    Mpow H10 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 56% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (340 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    340 g vs 218 g
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 0.6 higher clamp force
    This pair of headphones has a higher clamp force than the average pair of headphones (4.9 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    4.9 vs 4.3
  • 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
  • 15 hours shorter ANC battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (15 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    15 hours vs 30 hours
  • 13.8% lower battery capacity
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (500 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    500 mAh vs 580 mAh

Video reviews

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

9.0
Kyle Erickson
≈ estimated
30/04/2019
Unboxing and review · noise cancelling and sync tests
Verdict
Mpow H10 is a safe buy for a budget pair, with good sound and noise cancelling.
9.0
EL JEFE REVIEWS
≈ estimated
13/12/2018
Hands-on review · noise cancelling, sound and comfort tests
Verdict
Mpow H10 is a decent set of headphones with strong noise cancelling, and a good buy at its price.
Hands-on video, no verdict
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

R
rtings.com
03/04/2019
Summary of the review
nerdtechy.com
01/08/2019
Hands-on review · ANC over-ear
Verdict
The Mpow H10 is a folding, mid-range pair with strong noise cancelling and clear calls, though battery life drops to around 22 hours with ANC on.
T
thetechnologyman.com
09/08/2019
Summary of the review
R
rtings.com
03/04/2019
Summary of the review
mundoaltavoces.com
No date
Hands-on review · Noise-cancelling over-ear
Verdict
The Mpow H10 is a discreet, good-looking pair with hybrid noise cancelling and long battery life, though the headband clamps hard and the cancelling takes getting used to.
R
rtings.com
03/04/2026
Summary of the review

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Mpow H10

  • Great battery life, providing around 23-25 hours of continuous playback
  • Effective hybrid active noise cancellation (ANC) for blocking low-frequency engine rumbles and office chatter
  • Comfortable fit with soft synthetic ear cushions suitable for long listening sessions
  • Balanced sound profile with deep, virtually flawless bass response
  • Foldable design with a physical ANC switch that can be used even when the headphones are powered off
  • Ability to pair with two devices simultaneously for easy switching

What customers don't like about Mpow H10

  • Cheap plastic build quality that can feel flimsy or make 'breaking' sounds when folding
  • Bulky over-ear design that traps heat and is not ideal for intense sports or exercise
  • High Bluetooth latency makes them unsuitable for competitive gaming or watching TV
  • Significant sound leakage at higher volumes, which may disturb others in quiet environments
  • Large headband size that may not provide a secure fit for people with smaller heads
  • Uses older Micro-USB charging rather than modern USB-C

Verdict

The Mpow H10 are budget over-ear wireless headphones featuring active noise cancellation (ANC), 40mm dynamic drivers, and a claimed 25-30 hour battery life (at moderate volume). They utilize Bluetooth 4.1, offer a comfortable, lightweight design with soft synthetic earpads, and support dual-device pairing. Main pros include effective hybrid ANC for the price, strong bass-heavy sound, and quick charging. Cons include a primarily plastic, somewhat fragile build, outdated Bluetooth 4.1 with occasional connectivity issues, and significant sound leakage at higher volumes.

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