TWS true wireless earphones - under $50
FOUR STARS - If you love Beats or Sony Xtra Bass headphones, or compact Bluetooth JBL speakers - look no further. The Mpow M7 offers the same sound character in totally wireless earphones.
Specs of the Mpow M7 TWS:
Bluetooth 5.0
IPX7 waterproof (sweat, heavy rain and shower resistant)
6 hours listening on a full charge
Charging case can charge earpieces fully 5 times
Comes with 3 sizes ear tips and USB-C cable
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Below this review you will find comparisons between the Mpow M7 vs Mpow M5/ T5, Mpow M20, Tronsmart Spunky Beat and Whizzer B6.
Design, comfort and battery life
If you think you've seen the Mpow M7 before... well, that may just be the case. Both the charging box and the earpieces have the same shape as the Earfun Free, which also costs under $50. The Mpow can only be bought in black, however.
The earpieces of the Mpow M7 aren't the most compact on the market. Happily, the inside is soft and rounded, to provide a comfortable and snug fit in your ears. The short nozzle with the compact rubber-ear tips helps to make the earpieces feel comfortable. As these still stick out of your ears a bit, it's great they have the IPX7 waterproof rating.
The charging case is big nor compact, premium, nor ultra-cheap. The lid on the case is a bit shaky. You can charge it via USB-C or wireless, and four LED-lights on the front show the current battery status of the case.
The battery life of the Mpow M7 TWS is on par, with 6 hours of playtime on the earpieces after every full charge. The case can recharge the earpieces five times before needing a recharge itself. One big letdown: the earpieces have annoyingly bright blue flashing lights, even when you play music on them. Why Mpow, why?
Connectivity and controls
By looking at the earpieces, you may expect the Mpow M7 to have touch-sensitive controls. You do have to press them, though. It can be done without pressing the earphones too deep in your ears. The control scheme is as good as on other Mpow-models like the excellent T5/ M5.
Tap once to play or pause, push twice to increase the volume (right side) or decrease it (left bud). Holding the right button for a longer time, advances to the next song. Doing so on the left one, makes you return one. Last, you activate the voice assistant on your phone by three taps.
The connectivity on the Mpow M7 is excellent. The earpieces connect and pair seamlessly by taking them out of the case, and you can easily swap between listening to one of the earpieces, or both. Just put them in and out of the case again. The Bluetooth 5.0 signal is stable as well, even in areas more crowded with wireless signals.
Calling and watching movies
Watching videos on YouTube goes with some delay on iPhone. Audio-video synchronization is better on other video services like Netflix and Amazon Prime, and also works flawlessly on Android smartphones supporting Bluetooth 5.0. There's a lag in the sound when playing games.
Unfortunately, calling also hasn't improved since the Earfun Free. The connection drops even when you're calling indoors, and it gets only worse when you're outside in the wind. Your voice drops, fades, and sounds metallic to the other end of the line. Noises come through overly loud.
Sound quality of Mpow M7 TWS
The Mpow M7 may just carry a Sony Xtra Bass or JBL branding. It offers the same warm, bassy sound so many people love.
The bass is where it's at on the Mpow M7 TWS. It delivers a hard thump that stretches in length, making sure bass tones last long and fill up the music. With deeper strikes, the bass can resonate in your ears - and with more bass-heavy songs, the vibrating bass can just take over the music. If you're into balance, this will obviously not become your favorite pair of wireless earphones.
The bass isn't perfect, however. Both the excellent Tronsmart Spunky Beat and SSK BT03 deliver harder bass slams - explicitly punching in your ears.
The Mpow M7 may still be the better choice for pure bass lovers, however. The other audio frequencies are to thank for it. Unlike the SSK and Tronsmart, the M7 TWS rapidly kills of all the higher sounds in songs. The M7 sound doesn't even come close to sounding bright or sharp - all sounds very, very warm. Instruments like guitars and pianos, and vocals both male and female, seem a bit dark on the M7. Everything is tuned towards warmth and smoothness. Happily, there remains quite a bit of detail in the lower frequencies, and the soundstage is pretty solid - the music feels around you, instead of being direct next to your ears.
The sound of the Mpow T7 TWS is so full; it makes many other wireless earphones sound thin. This sound isn't for everyone - but if you love a warm, bassy sound - this is a great execution for an attractive price.
Selected comparisons
Mpow M7 vs Mpow T5/ M5
The bass of the 5-star rated Mpow M5/ T5 is comparable to the bass of the Mpow M7, with long-stretched bass tones and an addictive, heavy slam. The M5 offers more emphasis on the mids and upper-mids, however, giving vocals and instruments a more significant role. Its soundstage is bigger, and instruments can easier be placed. The M7 sounds smoother.
Mpow M7 vs Mpow M20
The $60 Mpow M20 (yet unreviewed) is another pair of bassy earphones of the same brand. Its case is ridiculously bigger and heavier because it also acts as a power bank. The earpieces are larger too - although comfort is comparable. The M20 has even more elevated lower-mids and also upper-mids, but the result can be a bit of an echo chamber sometimes. The Mpow M7 is the better-executed bass earphone.
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Mpow M7 vs Tronsmart Spunky Beat
The Tronsmart Spunky Beat has an even harder-slamming bass than the Mpow M7, really hitting your ears with each slam. The bass of the M7 lasts longer and plays a more prominent role in the entire music, however. The Spunky Beat offers more emphasis on the mids and further extends the highs, making vocals and higher-pitched instruments like guitars and violins, more accentuated. The M7 is more easy on the ears.
Tronsmart Spunky Beat ($25) review
Mpow M7 vs SoundPEATS TrueEngine SE
Dubbed the perfect bass wireless earphone under $50 by some YouTubers, the SoundPEATS TrueEngine SE never reaches the same quality the Mpow M7 displays. Both pave the way for a lot of bass, but whereas mids and highs on the M7 still sound clear, the TrueEngine SE looses all clarity in more crowded, bassier songs. The M7 has a cleaner, tighter yet likewise entertaining full bass sound.
SoundPEATS TrueEngine SE ($40) review
Mpow M7 vs Whizzer B6
If it's bass you're after, you can't rule out the often overlooked Whizzer B6. Its bass has a sturdier thump, that strikes faster than on the Mpow M7. The B6 puts more emphasis on the upper-mids, making vocals sound more prominent and catchy. While both the B6 and M7 don't deliver the biggest amount of detail, the Whizzer B6 just presents a more addictive, uplifting bass signature. Got $70 lying around instead of $40? Do consider this upgrade.
Verdict
The Mpow M7 is the perfect true wireless earphone representation of hugely popular headphones like the Sony XB950 and models from Beats and JBL. It doesn't have the most refined sound, but it offers a hugely entertaining warm, bassy sound you can enjoy for hours on end.
Four stars - very good
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