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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£25
  • Avg. price in US: ~$30
  • Form factor: over-ear
  • Connectivity: wireless
  • Battery life: 18 hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): no

Mpow M2 review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

3.4

Overall score

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 components:

80.0%

3.4

Technical Score

20.0%

?

User score

Poor
3.4

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

2.9

Sound

20.0%

2.7

Features

10.0%

5.3

Design

8.0%

3.3

Connectivity

6.0%

4.9

Battery

4.0%

6.0

Calls & Controls

Poor
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User score

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 components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 6.2
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    4.6

    Audio latency

    25.0%

    9.0

    Low-latency game mode

    20.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    12.0%

    1.0

    Noise-canceling microphone

    8.0%

    2.7

    Battery life

  • 1.3
    Travel

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Active noise cancellation (ANC)

    24.0%

    2.7

    Battery life

    18.0%

    1.1

    Weight

    16.0%

    1.0

    Multipoint support

    14.0%

    0.0

    Ambient sound mode

  • 3.4
    Calls

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Noise-canceling microphone

    24.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    18.0%

    1.0

    Multipoint support

    16.0%

    2.7

    Battery life

    14.0%

    1.0

    Companion app

  • 4.0
    Workout

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.1

    Weight

    24.0%

    1.0

    Water resistance

    20.0%

    9.0

    IP rating

    16.0%

    2.7

    Battery life

    12.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

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    N/A~ £25

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Verdict

The Mpow M2 is an on-ear wireless headphone featuring a 400 mAh rechargeable battery that delivers up to 18 hours of playtime with a 3-hour charge time. Its technical profile includes a frequency response of 20Hz–20kHz, an impedance of 30 Ohms, and a sound pressure level of 110 dB/mW, ensuring powerful audio output. Key pros include a foldable, travel-friendly design, a detachable cable for wired versatility, and integrated control panels for managing volume and tracks. However, it lacks active noise cancellation (ANC), does not provide passive noise reduction, and at 385g, it is relatively heavy compared to similar budget models.

Technical Specifications of Mpow M2

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

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Sound

20.0%

?

Features

10.0%

?

Design

8.0%

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Connectivity

6.0%

?

Battery

4.0%

?

Calls & Controls

3.4
Mpow M2 has a technical score of 3.36 points, which is lower than that of 95.4% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
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.
1.0
Mpow M2 has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 72.7% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

3.4

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

5.4
Mpow M2 has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.4 points, which is lower than 93.2% of products in this category.
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

no
Mpow M2 does not support active noise cancellation. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used
When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

dynamic
Driver size
What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

50 mm
Mpow M2 uses a driver size of 50 mm, larger driver size than 86.1% of headphones and equal to 8.3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup
When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

1
Mpow M2 uses 1 drivers, equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

20 Hz
Mpow M2 reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.6% of headphones and equal to 47.5% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Mpow M2 does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.
When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Mpow M2 is headset-ready, 84.7% is not. 15.3% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
What it is: Total number of built-in microphones
When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

1
Mpow M2 has 1 microphones, more microphones than 25.9% of headphones and equal to 52.2% of headphones.
Boom microphone
What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity
When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

no
Mpow M2 does not include a boom microphone. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone
When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

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Connectivity
What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

wireless
Mpow M2 supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 52.6% of headphones and equal to 47.4% of headphones.
supports both wireless and wired connectivity.
Bluetooth version
What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported
When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

4.0
Mpow M2 uses Bluetooth version 4.0, newer Bluetooth version than 57.4% of headphones and equal to 4.8% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device
When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

10 m
Mpow M2 offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.6% of headphones and equal to 79.9% of headphones.
Audio latency
What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode
When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

166 ms
Mpow M2 has audio latency of 166 ms, higher audio latency than 60.2% of headphones and equal to 1.4% of headphones.
Multipoint support
What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices
When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Mpow M2 does not support multipoint. 65.1% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness
When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
EQ support
What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Mpow M2 does not support EQ customization. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates
When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Mpow M2 does not work with a companion app. 44.4% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels
When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

N/A
Voice assistant support
What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

yes
Mpow M2 supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
What it is: Playback time on a single charge
When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

18 hours
Mpow M2 offers battery life of 18 hours, lower battery life than 74.3% of headphones and equal to 1.9% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled
When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

N/A
Charging time
What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

3 hours
Mpow M2 needs 3 hours to charge, higher charging time than 66% of headphones and equal to 21.3% of headphones.
Quick charge
What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period
When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Battery capacity
What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery
When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

400 mAh
Mpow M2 has a battery capacity of 400 mAh, lower battery capacity than 70.3% of headphones and equal to 8.5% of headphones.
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Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Mpow
Form factor
What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)
When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

over-ear
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

385 g
Mpow M2 weighs 385 g, heavier than 94.3% of headphones and equal to 0.3% of headphones.
Acoustic design
What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)
When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

closed-back
Clamp force
What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head
When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Mpow M2 vs the average headphone

  • 10 mm larger driver size
    Mpow M2 uses a larger driver size than the average headphone (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
    When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Mpow M2 uses a larger driver size than the average headphone (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.50 mm vs 40 mm
  • More flexible connectivity
    Mpow M2 offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    supports both wireless and wired connectivity.
    What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
    When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

    Importance: HIGH

    Mpow M2 offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.wireless vs wired
  • 8 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Mpow M2 has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (110 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    What it is: Sound pressure output level per unit of input power
    When it matters: When you plan to use weaker sources like phones, handhelds, or entry-level dongles and still want enough volume.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=106 dB/mW

    Mpow M2 has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (110 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.110 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • On-device controls
    Mpow M2 includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
    What it is: Physical controls available directly on headphones
    When it matters: When you need playback, volume, or call controls to be easy to reach without pulling out your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Mpow M2 includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • Foldable design
    Mpow M2 has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
    What it is: Earcups or headband can fold for compact storage
    When it matters: When you travel often and want easier storage in a bag.

    Importance: LOW

    Mpow M2 has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
  • Kid-friendly design
    Mpow M2 has a kid-friendly design, the average headphone does not. 3.5% of headphones are designed for kids.
    What it is: Sized and tuned for children’s use and safety
    When it matters: When safer sizing and child-focused tuning are important.

    Importance: LOW

    Mpow M2 has a kid-friendly design, the average headphone does not. 3.5% of headphones are designed for kids.
  • 3.6x cheaper
    Mpow M2 is cheaper than the average headphone (£25 vs £90).
    Mpow M2 is cheaper than the average headphone (£25 vs £90).£25 vs £90
  • Rechargeable battery
    Mpow M2 has a rechargeable battery, the average headphone does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
    What it is: Shows whether the headphones rely on an internal rechargeable battery instead of replaceable disposable cells.
    When it matters: When you expect regular wireless use and want charging convenience instead of buying and replacing disposable batteries.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Mpow M2 has a rechargeable battery, the average headphone does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • Foldable design
    Mpow M2 has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
  • Kid-friendly design
    Mpow M2 has a kid-friendly design, the average headphone does not. 3.5% of headphones are designed for kids.
  • 10 mm larger driver size
    Mpow M2 uses a larger driver size than the average headphone (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
  • 8 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Mpow M2 has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (110 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Mpow M2 has a rechargeable battery, the average headphone does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Mpow M2 offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
  • On-device controls
    Mpow M2 includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.

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Overall
Design
Sound
Battery
Connectivity
Calls & Controls
  • 76.6% higher weight
    Mpow M2 is heavier than the average headphone (385 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Mpow M2 uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average headphone is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • No passive noise reduction
    Mpow M2 does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average headphone does. 82.7% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Mpow M2 has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    Mpow M2 has a higher charging time than the average headphone (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
  • 12 hours shorter battery life
    Mpow M2 has a lower battery life than the average headphone (18 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
  • 33.3% lower battery capacity
    Mpow M2 has a lower battery capacity than the average headphone (400 mAh vs 600 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 600 mAh.
  • 38.5 ms higher audio latency
    Mpow M2 has a higher audio latency than the average headphone (166 ms vs 127.5 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 127.5 ms.
  • No passive noise reduction
    Mpow M2 does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average headphone does. 82.7% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
    What it is: Shows whether the headphones reduce outside noise through physical sealing, fit, and materials rather than active electronics.
    When it matters: When you want better isolation from fit and seal alone, even with ANC turned off or not available.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Mpow M2 does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average headphone does. 82.7% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 76.6% higher weight
    Mpow M2 is heavier than the average headphone (385 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    What it is: Total weight of the headphones
    When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <150 g

    Mpow M2 is heavier than the average headphone (385 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.385 g vs 218 g
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    Mpow M2 has a higher charging time than the average headphone (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
    When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=2 hours

    Mpow M2 has a higher charging time than the average headphone (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.3 hours vs 2 hours
  • 12 hours shorter battery life
    Mpow M2 has a lower battery life than the average headphone (18 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    What it is: Playback time on a single charge
    When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >45 hours

    Mpow M2 has a lower battery life than the average headphone (18 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.18 hours vs 30 hours
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Mpow M2 has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
    When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=10 Hz

    Mpow M2 has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 25.9% worse value for money
    Mpow M2 has worse value for money than the average headphone (5.35 vs 6.736).
    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.
    Mpow M2 has worse value for money than the average headphone (5.35 vs 6.736).5.35 vs 6.74
  • 38.5 ms higher audio latency
    Mpow M2 has a higher audio latency than the average headphone (166 ms vs 127.5 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 127.5 ms.
    What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode
    When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <60 ms

    Mpow M2 has a higher audio latency than the average headphone (166 ms vs 127.5 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 127.5 ms.166 ms vs 127.5 ms
  • 33.3% lower battery capacity
    Mpow M2 has a lower battery capacity than the average headphone (400 mAh vs 600 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 600 mAh.
    What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery
    When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=720 mAh

    Mpow M2 has a lower battery capacity than the average headphone (400 mAh vs 600 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 600 mAh.400 mAh vs 600 mAh
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Mpow M2?

  • Budget-friendly price point makes them highly accessible
  • Foldable and collapsible design for easier storage and portability
  • Comes with a detachable 3.5mm cable for wired listening if the battery dies
  • Includes a rechargeable battery with an integrated level indicator
  • Lightweight build that is generally comfortable for shorter listening sessions
  • Features a built-in microphone for hands-free calling functionality

What customers dislike about Mpow M2?

  • Significant sound leakage at higher volumes may disturb others nearby
  • Bass performance is often described as thin or lacking power
  • Constructed with cheaper plastic materials that can feel less durable
  • Potential for audio distortion and loss of clarity when the volume is turned up
  • Microphone quality is sometimes reported as muffled or 'fuzzy' during calls
  • Can become uncomfortable or cause pressure on the head after prolonged use

Expert reviews

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techgearlab.com
08/01/2019
Mpow Bluetooth Over Ear Review | Tested & Rated

The GearLab review of the Mpow Bluetooth Over EarGo headphones highlights them as an exceptionally comfortable and highly budget-friendly wireless option. Scoring an impressive 8 out of 10 for comfort, these headphones feature deep, generously padded ear cups and a light, non-bulky headband designed for all-day wear. Additional pros include its easy Bluetooth pairing process,...Read more

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the-gadgeteer.com
23/03/2017
Mpow Bluetooth Over-the-Ear Bluetooth Headphones review

The Mpow Bluetooth Over-the-Ear Headphones are a budget-friendly option priced at $36.69 that mimic the aesthetic design of the more expensive Beats Studio Wireless headphones. They offer versatile connectivity, allowing users to switch between a Bluetooth 4.0 wireless connection with a 33-foot range and a traditional wired setup using the included 3.5mm audio cable. The retail...Read more

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