The Mpow M30 in-ear Bluetooth headphones are very versatile and perform quite well. They have a fairly well-balanced sound profile with a bit of extra bass, which should please some. They're also quite comfortable and have a design similar to that of the popular Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless headphones. They come with many tips and stability fins to help you find the most comfortable and secure fit. Unfortunately, some might be disappointed by their short 4-hour battery life, but this should still be good enough if you're looking for workout headphones. Nevertheless, these headphones are well-built and offer great overall value.
Our Verdict
The Mpow M30 are quite decent headphones for mixed usage. They're great for sports thanks to their stable, comfortable fit, and they're even rated IPX8 for water resistance, although we don't test this. They offer a well-balanced sound profile with a bit extra bass, which can be great for keeping you pumped during workouts. Their Bluetooth connection isn't designed for gaming, but the wireless design and small form factor make them well-suited for your commute.
- Well-balanced and fairly accurate sound profile.
- Comfortable in-ear fit; multiple tip options.
- Solid and well-made design.
- Only 4 hours of battery life.
- Bluetooth latency can be too high for some uses.
The Mpow M30 are decent for neutral sound. Their sound profile is well-balanced but has a bit of extra punch in the bass. They deliver a consistent audio reproduction, but also have a very small soundstage, which is expected for closed-back in-ears.
- Well-balanced and fairly accurate sound profile.
- Comfortable in-ear fit; multiple tip options.
- Only 4 hours of battery life.
- Poor soundstage.
The Mpow M30 are good headphones to use when commuting and traveling. Their in-ear fit is comfortable and they provide an accurate and well-balanced audio reproduction. Unfortunately, they don't block out much of the deep noise coming from bus or plane engines, but they reduce ambient chatter and higher frequencies well. Also, while their 4-hour battery life should be enough for your daily commute, it isn't long enough for long flights.
- Well-balanced and fairly accurate sound profile.
- Comfortable in-ear fit; multiple tip options.
- Decent noise isolation.
- Portable design.
- Only 4 hours of battery life.
- Bluetooth latency can be too high for some uses.
The Mpow M30 are great sports headphones. Their small wireless design is comfortable and easy to bring to the gym. They also come with multiple tips and stability fins for you to find the most stable fit. They're also well-built and rated IPX8 for water resistance. Their 4-hour battery life isn't ideal but should still be enough for most workouts.
- Well-balanced and fairly accurate sound profile.
- Comfortable in-ear fit; multiple tip options.
- Solid and well-made design.
- Very stable fit, multiple stability fin options.
- Portable design.
- Only 4 hours of battery life.
The Mpow M30 are passable headphones to use in an office. Their in-ear fit is comfortable and can be worn for long periods, especially since they come with multiple tip sizes to help you find the best possible fit. They also do a good job of reducing ambient chatter and higher frequency noises like an A/C system. Unfortunately, their 4-hour battery life won't be long enough for a full work day, so you'll need to charge them during your breaks. On the upside, they offer a well-balanced and accurate audio reproduction.
- Well-balanced and fairly accurate sound profile.
- Comfortable in-ear fit; multiple tip options.
- Only 4 hours of battery life.
- Bluetooth latency can be too high for some uses.
The Mpow M30 are Bluetooth-only headphones and their latency is too high to be recommended for gaming.
The Mpow M30 are truly wireless Bluetooth headphones that can't be used wired.
The Mpow M30 are just okay for phone calls. Like most Bluetooth in-ear headphones, your voice doesn't sound full-bodied and the microphone struggles to separate your voice from background noise. On the upside, if you're in a quiet environment, the person on the line shouldn't have any issues understanding you, although the recording quality might not be the best.
- Well-balanced and fairly accurate sound profile.
- Comfortable in-ear fit; multiple tip options.
- Okay microphone recording quality.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
There's an Mpow M30 Plus variant that seem to be the same headphones, but with a bigger 2600mAh charging case that supports up to 19 additional charges, according to the manufacturer. We expect our review to be mostly valid for this variant for test results other than the total battery life, which is estimated by Mpow to be around 100 hours.
Popular Headphones Comparisons
The Mpow M30 are quite good truly wireless headphones and provide a good overall value. Their design seems somewhat similar to the Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless, but their performance isn't quite as impressive. Also, the manufacturer allows you to buy either the left or right bud individually if one gets damaged or lost, which is quite rare. Their main downside is the fact that you only just over 4 hours of battery life, which can be frustrating if you need to charge them often. For more options, check out our recommendations for the best true wireless headphones, the best wireless Bluetooth earbuds, and if you're on a tight budget and want more affordable options, check out the best wireless Bluetooth earbuds under $50.
The Mpow M30 Truly Wireless are slightly more versatile than the Mpow MDots True Wireless. The M30 are more comfortable, better-built, offer superior overall mic performance, and last longer on a single charge. Conversely, the MDots block out a little more ambient noise and are slightly more compact.
The Mpow M30 Truly Wireless and the Anker SoundCore Liberty Lite Truly Wireless are two decent pairs of headphones. If volume control is a must for you, go with the Mpow. They're also more comfortable and have a longer battery life, although they still only offer around 4 hours of continuous playback time. On the other side, the Anker have an impressively accurate sound profile and offer marginally better noise isolation performance.
The Mpow M30 Truly Wireless and the TaoTronics SoundLiberty 79 Truly Wireless are both very similar, but the TaoTronics have a small edge. They have a more accurate and better-balanced sound profile while offering more battery life per charge. They also have a noticeably lower latency on PCs as well as Android and iOS devices. On the other hand, the Mpow have a fit that blocks out a bit more ambient noise, are slightly more comfortable and their case is a bit better-built.
The Mpow M30 Truly Wireless and the Anker Soundcore Liberty Air 2 are very similar performing headphones. they have a near-identical sound profile, but the Mpow are slightly more comfortable. On the other hand, the Anker have a good app that offers plenty of presets and a graphic EQ. They also last longer on a single charge but take considerably longer to fully charge.
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