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Mpow H5 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£45Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:30 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):yes

Mpow H5 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 H5
7.0/10

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 74% of models
Score components

80%

7.0

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–²Better than 74% of headphones
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 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
â–² Better than 75% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 75%
7.0

Technical score

Technical score
7.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 76% of models
Score components

52%

8.2

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.3

Design

8%

6.0

Connectivity

6%

5.0

Battery

4%

8.4

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 76%
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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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â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £45
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Mpow H5

Technical score
Technical score
7.0/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 76% of models
Score components:

52%

8.2

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.3

Design

8%

6.0

Connectivity

6%

5.0

Battery

4%

8.4

Calls & Controls

7.0
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%

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User ratings

30%

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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Mpow H5 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
7.9/ 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
â–² Better than 75% of models
Score components:

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.9
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
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
130 ms
Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 130 ms, lower audio latency than 52.5% of headphones and equal to 0.2% 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
30 hours
Market range: <10 hours – >70 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
8 hours
Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life with ANC of 8 hours, lower battery life with ANC than 97.1% of headphones and equal to 1.7% of headphones.
Charging time
2 hours
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 2 hours to charge, lower charging time than 47.8% of headphones and equal to 39% of headphones.
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
300 mAh
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 300 mAh, lower battery capacity than 83.5% of headphones and equal to 6.4% of headphones.
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Brand name
Mpow
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
230 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 230 g, heavier than 53.6% of headphones and equal to 1.2% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
3.6
Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
This pair of headphones has a clamp force of 3.6, lower clamp force than 60.4% of headphones and equal to 7.6% of headphones.
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Mpow H5 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 6,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (26,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    26,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 6,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (26,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    26,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 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
  • Multipoint connections
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint connections, while the average pair of headphones does not. 30.2% of headphones support multipoint connections.
    supports multipoint for up to 2 devices.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 8 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (94 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    94 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 22 hours shorter ANC battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (8 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    8 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
  • 48.3% lower battery capacity
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (300 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    300 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • 5.87x less popular
    Mpow H5 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.
  • 5.5% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (230 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    230 g vs 218 g
  • 5.87x less popular
    Mpow H5 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 5.5% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (230 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    230 g vs 218 g
  • 8 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (94 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    94 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
  • 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.
  • 22 hours shorter ANC battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (8 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    8 hours vs 30 hours
  • 48.3% lower battery capacity
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (300 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    300 mAh vs 580 mAh

Video reviews

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

8.0
The Technology Man
≈ estimated
28/06/2019
Hands-on review · ANC, battery, connection and sound tests
Verdict
Mpow H5 offers good value and comfort with good sound, especially with ANC on, though its ANC is weak.
9.0
Dave Taylor
≈ estimated
09/06/2019
Hands-on review · sound, ANC and call tests
Verdict
Mpow H5 offers surprisingly good sound and noise cancelling for the price, and it is hard to go wrong with.
9.0
Tech Brothers
≈ estimated
26/03/2019
Hands-on review · street test and battery check
Verdict
Mpow H5 is a good everyday pair for an average user, mainly for the noise cancelling.
9.0
Michael Bath
≈ estimated
20/03/2019
Unboxing and hands-on review · sound, ANC and voice assistant
Verdict
Mpow H5 offers good sound and noise cancelling for the money, though not as strong as premium Bose headphones.
9.0
Russell Platten
≈ estimated
16/03/2019
Hands-on review · ANC, sound, and headset call tests
Verdict
Mpow H5 is a very good entry-level pair of ANC headphones that is comfortable and works well as a headset.
9.0
JdNitroTV
✓ explicit
10/03/2019
Hands-on review · sound, battery, charging and design
Verdict
Mpow H5 is a definite buy for the price, with small gripes about the finish and charging speed.
7.6
Detroit Tech
✓ explicit
04/03/2019
Hands-on review · ANC, sound and fit tests
Verdict
Mpow H5 is very affordable and performs well, especially given the price.
9.0
Nils Smith
≈ estimated
07/02/2019
Vlog review · four days of daily use
Verdict
Mpow H5 is great for everyday use, with strong battery life, though its noise cancelling is not best-in-class.
9.0
Desktop HIFI
≈ estimated
06/01/2019
Hands-on review · one week of use, editing and sound
Verdict
Mpow H5 offers strong sound and comfort for the money, with few flaws beyond the plastic build.
9.0
Dave West Media
≈ estimated
29/12/2018
Hands-on review · three weeks of testing, ANC and sound
Verdict
Mpow H5 is highly recommended for its strong noise cancelling and good sound for the money, with a few minor issues.
9.0
Brandon Taylor
≈ estimated
26/12/2018
Hands-on review · comfort, sound, noise cancelling and mic test
Verdict
Mpow H5 is a solid budget pick with strong sound, but its comfort and noise cancelling trail premium brands.
9.0
ChillinwithTwisted
≈ estimated
20/12/2018
Hands-on review · noise cancelling, sound and mic tests
Verdict
Mpow H5 offers nice budget noise cancelling for the money, in over-ear Bluetooth headphones.
More graded video reviews (14)
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

R
rtings.com
19/09/2018
Summary of the review
Mpow H5 Wireless Headphones Review
techgearlab.com
12/04/2018
Lab test · Budget ANC headphones
Verdict
The Mpow H5 is a solid budget pick with good sound and affordable active noise cancelling, but its small earcups let it down for average or larger ears.
thetechnologyman.com
28/06/2019
Hands-on review · Budget ANC headphones
Verdict
The Mpow H5 is a comfortable, good-value budget pair with long battery life, but its noise cancelling is weak, so don't buy it for that.
richardtech.net
08/06/2019
Video review · Budget ANC headphones
Verdict
The Mpow H5 is a light, comfortable pair with decent punchy sound and active noise cancelling, best suited to casual listening and commutes.
M
macsources.com
17/04/2020
Summary of the review
Mpow H5 Headphones Review: Comfort Quality Sound and Active Noise Canceling
androidpolice.com
09/10/2019
Travel test · Budget ANC headphones
Verdict
The Mpow H5 is a comfortable, long-lasting budget pair for travel and everyday listening, but its noise cancelling only dulls sound rather than blocking it.
thenerdy.com
21/04/2019
Listening test · Budget ANC headphones
Verdict
The Mpow H5 is a weak choice, with harsh treble, muddy bass and noise cancelling that makes music thinner, and it caused headaches.
teamandroid.com
18/07/2019
Feature review · Budget ANC headphones
Verdict
The Mpow H5 is a good-value over-ear pick with strong bass and noise cancelling that suits everyday listeners; its glossy earcups and micro USB feel dated.
chefaudio.com
15/01/2019
Quick review · ANC over-ear
Verdict
The Mpow H5 is a light, comfortable Bluetooth pair with noise cancelling and about 30 hours of battery, best for long listening sessions.
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leclaireur.fnac.com
04/10/2019
Summary of the review
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mareosdeungeek.es
01/02/2019
One-month use · Budget ANC headphones
Verdict
The Mpow H5 is a good-value budget pair with powerful, steady sound and infrequent charging, but its noise cancelling only dulls noise.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Mpow H5

  • Affordable budget-friendly price point
  • Premium-looking design with a metal-core headband for added durability
  • Punchy bass and generally well-balanced sound quality for the cost
  • Lightweight and foldable design makes them highly portable
  • Includes a semi-hard or soft carrying case and necessary cables
  • Intuitive and easy-to-use physical controls
  • Reliable Bluetooth connectivity with a decent range

What customers don't like about Mpow H5

  • Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) is mediocre and mostly effective only for low-frequency hums
  • Can be tight on the head with a strong clamping force that may become uncomfortable
  • Small earcups may not fully accommodate users with larger ears
  • Integrated microphone quality is subpar and often sounds muffled
  • Glossy plastic finish on earcups is a fingerprint magnet
  • Battery life drops significantly from the advertised 30 hours to around 8-15 hours when ANC is active
  • Inability to use the headphones while they are charging

Verdict

The Mpow H5 is a budget-friendly pair of over-ear wireless headphones featuring 40mm drivers and active noise cancellation (ANC) technology. These headphones utilize Bluetooth 4.1 for wireless connectivity but also support a wired passive mode via a 3.5mm jack for when the 300mAh battery—providing up to 18 to 30 hours of playback depending on ANC usage—is depleted. Key pros include a lightweight, 230g foldable design with metal-reinforced hinges for portability, intuitive on-ear controls, and a sound profile characterized by punchy bass and clear highs that notably improves when ANC is engaged. However, notable cons include a lackluster ANC performance that struggles with higher frequencies, micro-USB charging rather than USB-C, and potential discomfort for those with larger ears due to relatively shallow earcup padding.

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