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TCL Mtro200nc Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price in UK: ~£60
Avg. price in US: ~$80
Form factor: on-ear
Connectivity: wireless
Battery life: 25 hours
Active noise cancellation (ANC): yes

TCL Mtro200nc review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

6.7

Good

6.7

Good

6.4

Good

6.8
Gaming
Score components:
35.0%
2.3
Audio latency
25.0%
10
Low-latency game mode
20.0%
10
Can be used as a headset
12.0%
10
Noise-canceling microphone
8.0%
3.9
Battery life
6.3
Travel
Score components:
28.0%
10
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
24.0%
3.9
Battery life
18.0%
7.2
Weight
16.0%
1.0
Multipoint support
14.0%
8.0
Ambient sound mode
6.2
Calls
Score components:
28.0%
10
Noise-canceling microphone
24.0%
10
Can be used as a headset
18.0%
1.0
Multipoint support
16.0%
3.9
Battery life
14.0%
1.0
Companion app
4.9
Workout
Score components:
28.0%
7.2
Weight
24.0%
1.0
Water resistance
20.0%
4.0
IP rating
16.0%
3.9
Battery life
12.0%
10
Can be used as a headset

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#168 in Best Cheap Bluetooth Wireless Headphones
#357 in Best Wireless Headphones
#389 in Best Noise Cancelling Headphones
#391 in Best Headphones with Mic

Verdict

The TCL MTRO200NC is a lightweight on-ear wireless headset featuring 32mm drivers and a wide frequency response of 10Hz to 22kHz, designed to deliver a bass-heavy sound profile. Its primary characteristics include active noise cancellation (ANC) and an impressive battery life of up to 25 hours (20 hours with ANC enabled), complemented by a fast-charging feature that provides 4 hours of playback from a 15-minute charge. Key pros include its ultra-portable flat-folding design, comfortable memory foam ear cushions, and reliable Bluetooth 4.2 connectivity with an included 3.5mm cable for wired use. However, notable cons include a somewhat flimsy plastic build quality, the use of an outdated micro-USB charging port rather than USB-C, and noise cancellation performance that is functional but less effective than premium competitors.

Technical Specifications of TCL Mtro200nc

Overall score

6.7

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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.

Sound

7.9

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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

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

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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

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

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

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Calls & Controls

9.0

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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

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

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

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

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

3.7

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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

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

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

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

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

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Features

4.2

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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

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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

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

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

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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

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Battery

5.6

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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

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

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

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

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Design

7.8

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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

TCL

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

on-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

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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TCL Mtro200nc vs the average headphone

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Active noise cancellation
TCL Mtro200nc supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.
Importance: HIGH
TCL Mtro200nc supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
More flexible connectivity
TCL Mtro200nc 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
TCL Mtro200nc offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.wireless vs wired
Clear call microphone
TCL Mtro200nc offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
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
TCL Mtro200nc offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
37.2% lower weight
TCL Mtro200nc is lighter than the average headphone (137 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
TCL Mtro200nc is lighter than the average headphone (137 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.137 g vs 218 g
8 Hz lower bass extension
TCL Mtro200nc has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (10 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
TCL Mtro200nc has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.10 Hz vs 18 Hz
On-device controls
TCL Mtro200nc 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
TCL Mtro200nc includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
In-line controls
TCL Mtro200nc includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
What it is: Controls available on in-line remote of wired cable
When it matters: When your wired setup depends on cable-mounted buttons or call controls.
Importance: LOW
TCL Mtro200nc includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
Wind noise reduction
TCL Mtro200nc reduces wind noise, the average headphone does not. 34.1% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
What it is: Reduces wind interference for clearer outdoor calls
When it matters: When you take calls outdoors while walking, cycling, or commuting.
Importance: LOW
TCL Mtro200nc reduces wind noise, the average headphone does not. 34.1% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
37.2% lower weight
TCL Mtro200nc is lighter than the average headphone (137 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
Active noise cancellation
TCL Mtro200nc supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
8 Hz lower bass extension
TCL Mtro200nc has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
2,000 Hz higher treble extension
TCL Mtro200nc has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
Rechargeable battery
TCL Mtro200nc has a rechargeable battery, the average headphone does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
More flexible connectivity
TCL Mtro200nc offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
Clear call microphone
TCL Mtro200nc offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
On-device controls
TCL Mtro200nc includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
In-line controls
TCL Mtro200nc includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
Wind noise reduction
TCL Mtro200nc reduces wind noise, the average headphone does not. 34.1% of headphones support wind noise reduction.

Calls & Controls

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Tangle-prone cable
TCL Mtro200nc uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average headphone is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
No travel bag
TCL Mtro200nc does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
8 mm smaller driver size
TCL Mtro200nc has smaller driver size than the average headphone (32 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
8 dB lower max SPL
TCL Mtro200nc has a lower max SPL than the average headphone (102 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
10 hours shorter ANC battery life
TCL Mtro200nc has a lower battery life with ANC than the average headphone (20 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
33.3% lower battery capacity
TCL Mtro200nc has a lower battery capacity than the average headphone (400 mAh vs 600 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 600 mAh.
5 hours shorter battery life
TCL Mtro200nc has a lower battery life than the average headphone (25 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
92.5 ms higher audio latency
TCL Mtro200nc has a higher audio latency than the average headphone (220 ms vs 127.5 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 127.5 ms.
8 mm smaller driver size
TCL Mtro200nc has smaller driver size than the average headphone (32 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
TCL Mtro200nc has smaller driver size than the average headphone (32 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.32 mm vs 40 mm
92.5 ms higher audio latency
TCL Mtro200nc has a higher audio latency than the average headphone (220 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
TCL Mtro200nc has a higher audio latency than the average headphone (220 ms vs 127.5 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 127.5 ms.220 ms vs 127.5 ms
10 hours shorter ANC battery life
TCL Mtro200nc has a lower battery life with ANC than the average headphone (20 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
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
TCL Mtro200nc has a lower battery life with ANC than the average headphone (20 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.20 hours vs 30 hours
33.3% lower battery capacity
TCL Mtro200nc 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
TCL Mtro200nc 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
Tangle-prone cable
TCL Mtro200nc uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average headphone is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
What it is: Cable designed to resist tangling
When it matters: When you often carry wired headphones in a bag or pocket.
Importance: LOW
TCL Mtro200nc uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average headphone is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
No travel bag
TCL Mtro200nc does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
What it is: Comes with a protective carrying case or pouch
When it matters: When protection in transit matters right out of the box.
Importance: LOW
TCL Mtro200nc does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
24.7% lower user score
TCL Mtro200nc has a lower user score than the average headphone (6.42 vs 8.000).
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.
TCL Mtro200nc has a lower user score than the average headphone (6.42 vs 8.000).6.42 vs 8
5 hours shorter battery life
TCL Mtro200nc has a lower battery life than the average headphone (25 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
TCL Mtro200nc has a lower battery life than the average headphone (25 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.25 hours vs 30 hours

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(Reviews last updated: Jun 2026)

What customers like about TCL Mtro200nc?

Affordable price point for active noise cancellation (ANC)
Impressive bass performance and balanced sound for the cost
Extremely lightweight and easy to wear for extended periods
Long battery life, lasting up to 20-25 hours
Includes both Bluetooth and a 3.5mm wired connection option
Soft memory foam ear cushions provide good initial comfort
Quick charging feature (15 minutes for roughly 4 hours of use)

What customers dislike about TCL Mtro200nc?

Build quality feels cheap and mostly plastic
Active noise cancellation is functional but far from high-end
Ears can become hot and sweaty during long listening sessions
Some users reported occasional Bluetooth lag or skipping issues
Lack of padding on the headband can lead to discomfort over time
Lacks advanced features like USB-C charging or a protective travel case
Voice prompts for power and ANC are notably loud and non-adjustable

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