The Mpow X6 are truly wireless in-ears with a noise cancelling feature. They're compact, sturdily built, and quite comfortable. They also have an on-board low latency mode. While it can help bring latency within good values if you're using an iOS device, it doesn't really make much of an impact on audio lag when connected to your PC or Android devices. Their ANC system isn't very effective either, and their short continuous battery life could be a bit of a nuisance for some users. They also have a very bass-heavy sound profile that can't be adjusted out-of-the-box, which may not suit all listeners.
Our Verdict
The Mpow X6 are mediocre for neutral sound. They have a very bass-heavy sound profile that adds plenty of extra rumble and punch, but some users may find this overwhelming. In contrast, their mid and treble ranges are quite well-balanced, yielding clear and detailed vocals and lead instruments. Unfortunately, they lack any sort of sound customization features and have a small, closed-off soundstage, though the latter is normal for in-ears.
- Comfortable, stable fit.
- No sound customization features.
The Mpow X6 are decent for commuting and traveling. You can easily throw them in your pocket or a bag, and they feel sturdy enough to deal with a couple of drops and bumps. Using their low latency mode also helps to cut down on audio latency, which is good if you like to watch videos on your way into the office. Unfortunately, they do a poor job of filtering out background noise, so you're likely to hear the chatter of other commuters as well as the rumble of bus or truck engines. Also, their sub-four-hour continuous battery life likely isn't enough to last you throughout long overnight trips, though you can listen to audio while the other charges in its case.
- Comfortable, stable fit.
- Compact, sturdy construction.
- Ineffective ANC system.
- No sound customization features.
- Short continuous battery life.
The Mpow X6 are great for sports and fitness. They have a comfortable, stable fit and feel quite well-built, with a high-grade plastic construction that's rated IPX6 for water resistance, though we don't currently test for that. Their control scheme is also quite comprehensive and easy-to-use, allowing you to make a variety of adjustments without forcing you to pull your phone out.
- Comfortable, stable fit.
- Compact, sturdy construction.
- Easy-to-use control scheme.
- Short continuous battery life.
The Mpow X6 aren't a bad option for office use. They have a comfortable fit and leak very little audio, so you can crank your music up without needing to worry about annoying nearby coworkers. Unfortunately, they aren't especially effective when it comes to isolating you from background chatter, and their sub-four-hour continuous runtime likely isn't enough to last you throughout your nine-to-five.
- Comfortable, stable fit.
- Low levels of audio leakage.
- Ineffective ANC system.
- Short continuous battery life.
- No multi-device pairing capability.
The Mpow X6 aren't suitable for wireless gaming. While they can connect to Bluetooth-enabled PCs, their latency is likely to be too high for gaming, even with their low latency mode enabled.
The Mpow X6 are Bluetooth-only headphones and can't be used on a wired connection.
The Mpow X6 are passable for making phone calls. Their integrated mic makes your voice sound natural and mostly distortion-free, though slightly thin and veiled. It also really struggles to isolate speech from even moderate background noise, so people on the other end of the line might have a hard time understanding what you're saying. They also do a poor job of blocking out background noise, which could make it difficult to hear what's being said on a call if you're in a loud or crowded environment.
- Comfortable, stable fit.
- Easy-to-use control scheme.
- Ineffective ANC system.
- Middling microphone noise handling capability.
Changelog
- Updated Jan 18, 2022: Converted to Test Bench 1.5.
- Updated Mar 22, 2021: Review published.
- Updated Mar 18, 2021: Early access published.
- Updated Mar 09, 2021: Our testers have started testing this product.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Mpow X6 are available in two color variants: 'Dark Blue' and 'Purple'. We tested the 'Dark Blue' variant, and you can see its label here. We expect the other variant to perform similarly overall.
If you come across another variant, let us know in the discussions so we can update our review.
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The Mpow X6 are noise cancelling truly wireless in-ears. They have a fairly premium look, feel solidly built, and have a comfortable, stable fit. Unfortunately, they have a shorter battery life than the Mpow X5 Truly Wireless and do a worse job of filtering out background noise.
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The Mpow M30 Truly Wireless are better for most uses than the Mpow X6 Truly Wireless. The M30 have a more stable fit, superior passive noise isolation capability, and a slightly longer continuous battery life. They also have a less bass-heavy sound profile, which some listeners may prefer.
The Mpow X3 Truly Wireless are slightly more versatile than the Mpow X6 Truly Wireless. The X3 have a more stable fit, superior noise isolation capability, better overall mic performance, and a far more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer. They also last longer on a single charge and have a standby mode to help conserve their charge. Conversely, the X6 have an easier-to-use control scheme.
The Mpow X5 Truly Wireless are a better option for most use cases than the Mpow X6 Truly Wireless. The X5 have a better-balanced sound profile that some users will prefer, block out a lot more ambient noise, offer superior microphone recording quality, and supply roughly twice the runtime on a single charge, though their case only stores roughly two additional charges to the X6's four. The X6 also take less time to recharge and have a mic that isolates speech from background noise slightly more effectively.
The TaoTronics SoundLiberty 94 Truly Wireless are better headphones than the Mpow X6 Truly Wireless. The TaoTronics have a less bass-heavy sound profile, which some users may prefer, a far more effective ANC system, superior overall mic performance, and are equipped with an auto-off-timer to help conserve their charge when not in use. Despite lacking a low latency mode, their Bluetooth latency on mobile Android and iOS devices is noticeably lower. Meanwhile, the Mpow have a case that supplies a longer total runtime, deliver audio a little more consistently, and are more comfortable to wear.
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