The Mpow MDots True Wireless are basic truly wireless headphones. They're reasonably sturdy, decently comfortable, and offer a bass-heavy sound profile that's well-suited for genres like EDM or hip-hop. They also do a good job of filtering out ambient noise. Unfortunately, they lack any sort of sound customization features, have a very short battery life, and deliver a sub-par overall microphone performance.
Our Verdict
The Mpow MDots are alright for neutral sound. Their default sound profile is quite bass-heavy, which should please listeners who crave a little more thump and rumble in their listening experience, but this can also clutter and muddy vocals and lead instruments. This isn't helped by their underemphasized treble response that results in a lack of clarity in some mixes. They also lack any sort of sound customization options, like built-in EQ presets, and have a small, closed-off soundstage.
- Consistent audio delivery.
- No sound customization options.
The Mpow MDots are decent for commuting and traveling. They're very portable, feel decently well-built, and do a good job of blocking out the chatter of fellow commuters, though you may hear some of the low rumble coming from bus or plane engines. Their latency on mobile devices is quite high, which can be an annoyance if you were planning on streaming videos on your way into the office. You also need to put them back in their case to recharge fairly often during longer trips, as they only supply about two and a half hours of playback time on a charge.
- Decently sturdy, portable design.
- Good overall noise isolation capability.
- Short continuous battery life.
- High Bluetooth audio latency.
The Mpow MDots are great for sports and fitness. They have a very stable fit and allow your ears to breathe, so you shouldn't sweat more than usual while wearing them. The buds themselves feel decently solid and are rated IPX6 for water resistance, though we don't currently test for this. Their short battery life could be a nuisance during longer workout sessions, but luckily, you can listen to audio from one bud while the other charges.
- Decently sturdy, portable design.
- Stable, decently comfortable fit.
- Short continuous battery life.
The Mpow MDots are a reasonable choice for office use. The buds' in-ear fit isn't too fatiguing and they do a good job of filtering out the chatter of nearby coworkers. They don't leak much in the way of audio either, so you can listen to your music at a fairly high volume without disturbing people nearby. However, they don't offer any convenient wireless functions like multi-device pairing, and their short continuous battery life means that they need frequent recharging.
- Good overall noise isolation capability.
- Low levels of audio leakage.
- Short continuous battery life.
- No multi-device pairing capability.
The Mpow MDots aren't designed for wireless gaming. They aren't compatible with consoles, and their latency on Bluetooth-enabled PCs is likely to be too high for gaming.
The Mpow MDots are wireless-only headphones and can't be used on a wired connection.
The Mpow MDots are inadequate for making phone calls. Their mic makes your voice sound thin and muffled. It struggles to isolate speech from background noise too, so people on the other end of the line are likely to have trouble understanding you if you're in a noisy or crowded setting. Thankfully, the buds themselves filter out a good amount of ambient noise, letting you stay focused on what's being said.
- Good overall noise isolation capability.
- Mediocre mic recording quality.
- Disappointing noise handling.
Changelog
- Updated Jan 13, 2022: Converted to Test Bench 1.5.
- Updated Feb 22, 2021: Review published.
- Updated Feb 17, 2021: Early access published.
- Updated Feb 11, 2021: Our testers have started testing this product.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Mpow MDots only come in one color variant: 'Black', and you can see their label here.
Let us know if you come across a different variant, so we can update our review.
Popular Headphones Comparisons
The Mpow MDots are simple, budget-friendly truly wireless in-ears. They're decently comfortable, have a reasonably solid-feeling construction, and do a good overall job of blocking out ambient noise, despite not having an ANC feature like the Mpow X5 Truly Wireless. Unfortunately, their single-charge battery life is very short, and they're a notably poor fit for making calls in noisy environments. If you're looking for alternatives, take a look at our list of recommendations of the best budget wireless headphones, the best wireless Bluetooth earbuds under $50, and the best cheap wireless earbuds.
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 Skullcandy Jib True Wireless are slightly more versatile headphones than the Mpow MDots True Wireless. The Skullcandy are better built, block out more ambient noise, and deliver significantly better overall microphone performance. They also last significantly longer on a single charge. Meanwhile, the Mpow have a more stable fit.
The Mpow X3 Truly Wireless and Mpow MDots True Wireless each have their own advantages, so you may prefer one over the other depending on your needs. The X3 are more comfortable and better-built. They also have better overall mic performance and much longer battery life. However, even though the MDots don't have an ANC feature like the X3, they're notably more effective when it comes to filtering out background noise. They also leak less audio.
The Mpow MDots True Wireless and SoundPeats TrueFree 2 Wireless each have their own distinct advantages, and you may prefer one over the other depending on your needs. The Mpow have an easier-to-use control scheme, superior noise isolation capability, and better mic recording quality. Meanwhile, the SoundPeats have longer battery life, feel more sturdily built, and have a mic that's more effective in isolating your voice from background noise.
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