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MEE audio Sport-Fi M6 Headphones Review

Tested using Methodology v1.3.1
Review updated Jan 02, 2018 at 03:10 pm
Latest change: Test bench update Nov 21, 2019 at 11:25 am
MEE audio Sport-Fi M6 Picture
5.9
Mixed Usage
6.0
Neutral Sound
6.0
Commute/Travel
6.7
Sports/Fitness
6.1
Office
3.9
Wireless Gaming
5.7
Wired Gaming
2.1
Phone Call

The MEE M6 have a typical in-ear design with ear hooks that make them a bit more stable for sports. They have very low leakage, they block a fair amount of noise, and they're very portable, which makes them decent for commuting. However their average-at-best build quality and poorly balanced sound will be a deal breaker for some.

Our Verdict

5.9 Mixed Usage

The Mee Audio Sport-Fi M6 are average-at-best for mixed usage. They have a poorly balanced sound and lack a lot of basic features like an inline remote or a mic. On the upside, they're a lightweight and compact in-ear that's stable enough to use at the gym and they block enough noise passively to use while on public transit.

Pros
  • Lightweight and compact design.
  • Stable for sports.
Cons
  • Poor audio reproduction.
  • Weak build quality.
6.0 Neutral Sound

Mediocre for neutral listening. They have a poorly balanced sound quality, with an overwhelming amount of bass and sharp reproduction of the treble range that will be a deal breaker for some. They're also a closed in-ear design so they do not have a wide and open soundstage that would be ideal for neutral listening.

6.0 Commute/Travel

Average for commuting. The Mee Audio Sport-Fi M6 don't block as much noise as some other in-ear headphones but depending on the volume at which you play your audio the passive isolation could be sufficient.

6.7 Sports/Fitness

The Mee Audio Sport-Fi M6 are decent, budget sports headphones. They lack a decent control scheme but they're small and easy to carry around on your person, wherever you go. They're also stable enough to run or exercise with.

6.1 Office

Average for office use. They will block some of the office chatter but since they barely leak you can mask some of the ambient noise by playing your audio at higher volumes.

3.9 Wireless Gaming

Average for gaming. The Mee Audio Sport-Fi M6 have a no latency wired connection but lack a microphone and many of the features that make a good gaming headset.

5.7 Wired Gaming
  • 5.9 Mixed Usage
  • 6.0 Neutral Sound
  • 6.0 Commute/Travel
  • 6.7 Sports/Fitness
  • 6.1 Office
  • 3.9 Wireless Gaming
  • 5.7 Wired Gaming
  • 2.1 Phone Call
  1. Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.1.
  2. Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.
  3. Updated Feb 16, 2018: Converted to Test Bench 1.2.
  4. Updated Jan 02, 2018: Review published.
  5. Updated Dec 31, 2017: Our testers have started testing this product.
  6. Updated Dec 31, 2017: Early access published.
  7. Updated Dec 29, 2017: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
  8. Updated Oct 26, 2017: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.

Test Results

Design
Design
Style
Type In-ear
Enclosure Closed-Back
Wireless No
Transducer Dynamic

The Mee Audio Sport-Fi M6 are straightforward in-ear headphones. They have an ear-hook design that gives them a more sporty appeal but an understated color scheme that won't stand out in a crowd. Unfortunately, they look and feel a little cheap and the hooks are not the most rigid which won't be as stable as the Q9A or Powerbeats 2 Wireless.

7.0
Design
Comfort
Weight 0.05 lbs
Clamping Force
0 lbs

The Mee Audio Sport-Fi M6 a typical in-ear fit with an ear hook design. The audio cable goes behind your ears, but it's very thin and does not affect the comfort level. However, the tips will put a little pressure in the ear canal, which can get bothersome during long listening sessions. On the upside, they come with a couple of different tips to help you find the right fit.

0
Design
Controls
OS Compatibility
Not OS specific
Ease Of Use N/A
Feedback N/A
Call/Music Control No
Volume Control No
Microphone Control N/A
Channel Mixing
N/A
Noise Cancelling Control N/A
Talk-Through
N/A
Additional Buttons No
9.2
Design
Breathability
Avg.Temp.Difference 0.8 °C
9.0
Design
Portability
L 2"
W 2"
H 1"
Volume 4 in³
Transmitter Required N/A

The Mee Audio Sport-Fi M6 like most in-ears are very portable headphones. They will easily fit in most pockets and they're small enough to carry on your person without hassle.

7.0
Design
Case
Type Soft case
L 3"
W 3"
H 1.2"
Volume 10.8 in³

The Mee Audio Sport-Fi M6 come with a decent soft case that will prevent your headphones from getting tangled in your bag or pocket. It will also protect them from falls and impacts but not water damage.

6.0
Design
Build Quality

The build quality of the MEE M6 is average-at-best. They're lightweight and the earbuds dense enough to handle a couple of drops without getting damaged. However, the audio cable is relatively thin, which may not be as durable as some of the rubberized or flat cables of more premium in-ears. Unfortunately, they also do not have a replaceable cable like the M6 Pro edition and their ear-hook design feels very thin and cheap.

7.5
Design
Stability

The Mee Audio Sport-Fi M6 are stable enough to run and work-out with. They have an ear-hook design that provides a bit more stability than standard in-ear models. However, the hooks are as thin as the cable, which may not be sturdy enough to keep the headphones attached to your ears during high-intensity exercises at the gym.

Design
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Design
In The Box

  • MEE Audio M6 Headphones
  • Earbud tips (x6 sizes)
  • Carrying case
  • Manual

Sound
Sound
Sound Profile
Bass Amount
5.36 dB
Treble Amount
-3.03 dB
8.9
Sound
Frequency Response Consistency
Avg. Std. Deviation
0.23 dB

Excellent frequency response consistency for the Mee Audio Sport-Fi M6. Like most other in-ear headphones, in the user is able to achieve an air-tight fit with the headphones, then they should be achieving consistent results almost every time.

Sound
Raw Frequency Response
6.9
Sound
Bass Accuracy
Std. Err.
4.4 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
10 Hz
Low-Bass
6.58 dB
Mid-Bass
4.05 dB
High-Bass
4.17 dB

Average bass range performance. Low-frequency extension is at 10Hz, which is perfect. However, the entire bass response is consistently over our target by more than 4dB. This makes the sound of these headphones noticeably bass-heavy and boomy.

7.5
Sound
Mid Accuracy
Std. Err.
3.37 dB
Low-Mid
0.45 dB
Mid-Mid
-4.45 dB
High-Mid
-3.22 dB

Good mid-range performance for the Mee Audio Sport-Fi M6. The remarkable thing here is the 5dB dip centered around 700Hz, pushing vocals/leads slightly to the back of the mix.

4.9
Sound
Treble Accuracy
Std. Err.
6.05 dB
Low-Treble
3.66 dB
Mid-Treble
-5.07 dB
High-Treble
-11.54 dB

Sub-par treble range performance. 10dB peak at 4.5KHz adds excess brightness to the sound and could make vocals/leads on overly-bright tracks sound harsh. Conversely, the dip in mid-treble takes away some of the presence and sibilances from the mix.

5.9
Sound
Peaks/Dips
Peaks
2.85 dB
Dips
2.12 dB
8.5
Sound
Imaging
Weighted Group Delay
0.12
Weighted Amplitude Mismatch
1.24
Weighted Frequency Mismatch
1.77
Weighted Phase Mismatch
3.66
1.1
Sound
Soundstage
PRTF Accuracy (Std. Dev.)
N/A
PRTF Size (Avg.)
N/A
PRTF Distance
N/A
Openness
4.3
Acoustic Space Excitation
1.3
6.1
Sound
Weighted Harmonic Distortion
WHD @ 90
0.355
WHD @ 100
1.278
Isolation
5.5
Isolation
Noise Isolation
Isolation Audio
Overall Attenuation
-14.18 dB
Noise Cancelling No
Bass
2.71 dB
Mid
-10.45 dB
Treble
-35.9 dB

Mediocre isolation performance. The Mee Audio Sport-Fi M6, unlike Jaybird X2 and BeatsX, don't isolate in the bass range. However, they achieved 11dB of isolation in the mid-range which is decent, and 36dB in the treble range, which is above-average.

9.0
Isolation
Leakage
Leakage Audio
Overall Leakage @ 1ft
27.51 dB

Excellent leakage performance. The Mee audio M6, like most other closed-back in-ear headphones, barely leaks. The significant portion of the leakage sits between 3KHz and 6KHz, which is a narrow range, and the overall level of leakage is very low.

Microphone
Microphone
Microphone Style
Integrated
N/A
In-line
N/A
Boom
N/A
Detachable Boom
N/A
Mic No

No microphone

0
Microphone
Recording Quality
Recorded Speech
N/A
LFE
N/A
FR Std. Dev.
N/A
HFE
N/A
Weighted THD
N/A
Gain
N/A
0
Microphone
Noise Handling
Speech + Pink Noise N/A
Speech + Subway Noise N/A
SpNR
N/A
Active Features
not tested
Active Features
Battery
Battery Type
N/A
Continuous Battery Life
N/A
Additional Charges
N/A
Total Battery Life
N/A
Charge Time
N/A
Power Saving Feature
N/A
Audio While Charging
N/A
Passive Playback
N/A
Charging Port N/A
0
Active Features
App Support
App Name N/A
iOS N/A
Android N/A
macOS N/A
Windows N/A
Equalizer
N/A
ANC Control
N/A
Mic Control N/A
Room effects
N/A
Playback Control
N/A
Button Mapping N/A
Surround Sound N/A

No compatible app.

Connectivity
0
Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version
N/A
Multi-Device Pairing
N/A
NFC Pairing
N/A
Line of Sight Range
N/A
Default Latency
N/A
aptX Latency
N/A
aptX(LL) Latency
N/A

Wired design negligible latency.

0
Connectivity
Non-Bluetooth Wireless
Non-BT Line of Sight Range
N/A
Non-BT Latency
N/A
9.0
Connectivity
Wired
Analog Audio
Yes
USB Audio
No
Detachable No
Length 4.2 ft
Connection 1/8" TRS
Wired Latency
0 ms
Connectivity
PC / PS4 Compatibility
PC / PS4 Analog
Audio Only
PC / PS4 Wired USB
No
PC / PS4 Non-BT Wireless
No
Connectivity
Xbox One Compatibility
Xbox One Analog
Audio Only
Xbox One Wired USB
No
Xbox One Wireless
No
0
Connectivity
Base/Dock
Type
N/A
USB Input
N/A
Line In
N/A
Line Out
N/A
Optical Input
N/A
RCA Input
N/A
Dock Charging
N/A
Power Supply
N/A