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Mpow H17 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£55Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:45 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):yes

Mpow H17 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

7.1/10

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 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
â–² Better than 75% of models
Score components

80%

7.1

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–²Better than 75% of headphones
8.0

Value for money

Value for money
8.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 78%
7.1

Technical score

Technical score
7.1/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components

52%

8.3

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.4

Design

8%

6.1

Connectivity

6%

5.5

Battery

4%

8.0

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 77%
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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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £55
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Mpow H17

Technical score
Technical score
7.1/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components:

52%

8.3

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.4

Design

8%

6.1

Connectivity

6%

5.5

Battery

4%

8.0

Calls & Controls

7.1
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Mpow H17 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
8.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components:

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

8.0
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
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
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
?
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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
5
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 5, newer Bluetooth version than 70.9% of headphones and equal to 13.1% 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
?
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
45 hours
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 45 hours, higher battery life than 68.6% of headphones and equal to 2.2% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
20 hours
Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life with ANC of 20 hours, lower battery life with ANC than 73.7% of headphones and equal to 9.5% of headphones.
Charging time
3.5 hours
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 3.5 hours to charge, higher charging time than 87.8% of headphones and equal to 2.7% of headphones.
Quick charge
yes
This pair of headphones supports quick charge. 67% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
650 mAh
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 650 mAh, higher battery capacity than 61.9% of headphones and equal to 2% of headphones.
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Brand name
Mpow
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
204 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 204 g, lighter than 53.9% of headphones and equal to 0.2% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Mpow H17 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.
  • 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.
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • Quick charge support
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • 6 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (108 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    108 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 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.
  • 15 hours longer battery life
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery life than the average pair of headphones (45 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    45 hours vs 30 hours
  • 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.
  • 6 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (108 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    108 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.
  • 15 hours longer battery life
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery life than the average pair of headphones (45 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    45 hours vs 30 hours
  • 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
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • 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.
  • 1.5 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (3.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    3.5 hours vs 2 hours
  • 10 hours shorter ANC battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (20 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    20 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
  • 9 mm tighter earcup width
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (35 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    35 mm vs 44 mm
  • 5.87x less popular
    Mpow H17 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • No neodymium magnet
    This pair of headphones does not use neodymium magnets, the average pair of headphones does. 81.9% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • 5.87x less popular
    Mpow H17 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 9 mm tighter earcup width
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (35 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    35 mm vs 44 mm
  • 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
  • No neodymium magnet
    This pair of headphones does not use neodymium magnets, the average pair of headphones does. 81.9% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • 1.5 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (3.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    3.5 hours vs 2 hours
  • 10 hours shorter ANC battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (20 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    20 hours vs 30 hours

Video reviews

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

8.0
CH Gadgetz
≈ estimated
23/12/2020
Hands-on review · comfort, sound, ANC and battery tests
Verdict
Mpow H17 is good value for the price, but the sound needs an EQ boost and the ANC is not top class.
8.0
Wanderer001 Reviews
≈ estimated
06/09/2020
Hands-on review · comfort, controls and charging tests
Verdict
Mpow H17 suits podcasts and works as a cheap first ANC headset, though bass is light and charging is slow.
8.0
xBert
≈ estimated
04/08/2020
Unboxing and comparison · battery and volume tests
Verdict
Mpow H17 is recommended for the price, mainly for its long battery, though noise cancelling trails pricier rivals.
9.5
Digital Slang
≈ estimated
09/06/2020
Hands-on review · sound, latency and control tests
Verdict
Mpow H17 is a solid pair of headphones and one of the best bang-for-buck options I have seen.
9.0
TEKDAD
≈ estimated
19/05/2020
Hands-on review · flight ANC test and sound checks
Verdict
Mpow H17 is a great headphone for the price, though its noise cancelling is not perfect.
9.0
Dave Taylor
≈ estimated
29/04/2020
Hands-on review · comfort, controls and sound tests
Verdict
Mpow H17 is comfortable with good ANC and sound, and hard to fault for the price.
7.0
MeloTime
≈ estimated
13/03/2021
Quick overview · features and sound notes
Verdict
Mpow H17 has punchy bass and enough volume for the price, with features that cover the basics.
8.0
Ian’s Tech
≈ estimated
28/07/2020
Unboxing and quick look · a couple of hours of use
Verdict
Mpow H17 is decent value, though sound clarity, the microphone and the always-on LED are weak spots.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

thephonograph.net
10/12/2019
Lab test · Bass-heavy ANC headphones
Verdict
The MPOW H17 is a bass-heavy, noise-cancelling pair aimed at EDM and trance, but its crowded mids make vocals and everyday listening less satisfying.
nerdtechy.com
25/11/2019
Hands-on review · Over-ear ANC headphones
Verdict
The Mpow H17 is a comfortable, long-lasting ANC pair with strong sound, though it has no equalizer and is less suited to workouts.
gforgadget.com
23/12/2025
Hands-on test · Budget ANC headphones
Verdict
The Mpow H17 is an affordable daily-driver ANC pair with good battery life and comfort, but its bass-heavy sound and noise cancelling may not suit everyone.
S
switchytech.com
02/01/2025
Summary of the review
MPOW H17 Active Noise Cancelling Headphones Review
L
leclaireur.fnac.com
04/10/2019
Summary of the review
Mpow Headphones: A Reliable Range (Includes the H17 Review)
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Mpow H17

  • Exceptional lightweight design (approx. 220g) makes them comfortable for long-term wear
  • Great value for money, often cited as a top budget ANC option
  • Impressive battery life, providing around 30 to 45 hours of playtime depending on usage
  • Rapid charging feature provides roughly 2 hours of playback from a 10-minute charge
  • Deep and powerful bass response that exceeds expectations for the price point
  • Soft protein earpads and adjustable headband provide a good fit for various head sizes
  • Foldable design and included carrying bag enhance portability

What customers don't like about Mpow H17

  • ANC performance is entry-level and may produce an annoying feedback sound or 'hiss' for some users
  • Sound can become distorted at higher volume levels
  • Build materials primarily consist of plastic and fake leather which may deteriorate over time
  • The ANC switch is independent and does not auto-turn off, which can drain the battery if forgotten
  • Micro-USB charging port is outdated compared to modern USB-C standards
  • Awkward folding mechanism may lead to earpad damage over long-term use
  • Ear cups can trap heat during extended listening sessions

Verdict

The Mpow H17 is a lightweight over-ear headset weighing just 7.2oz (204g), featuring 40mm powerful drivers and Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) technology designed to reduce low-frequency background sounds. It offers a substantial 45-hour battery life on a full charge, supported by a 650mAh battery and a rapid charging feature where 10 minutes of charging provides 2 hours of playback. Main pros include its extreme portability with a foldable, swivel design, comfortable genuine protein earpads, and a built-in CVC 6.0 microphone for clear calls. However, notable cons include an ANC toggle that does not auto-shutoff when the headset is powered down, leading to potential battery drain, and reports of audio distortion or feedback when ANC is used at high volumes.

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