MPOW AIR SE

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Mpow Air SE possesses the qualities that make a quality universal gaming headset, from design to sound quality.

It may be a strange name to gamers, but Mpow – a brand based in the US – currently holds the number one position in the audio segment market share on the global Amazon platform, especially headphones and wireless.

Simple design but still “cool,” comfortable wearing feeling

Design overview, Mpow Air SE wears a strong red and black color scheme, over-ear design, without any RGB LEDs – this is understandable in this price range. At first glance, users can associate the design of Mpow Air SE with HyperX’s Cloud II headset model. However, there are still certain differences in size between the two products, when Cloud II is smaller, especially in the ear tubers (housing), while the Mpow Air SE is bigger.

The earphone frame is made of sturdy metal, unlike many cheap products made of plastic to save costs, easily broken and folded if dropped or opened and opened many times. The frame allows the headset to be extended very widely; almost anyone can wear it.

The headband of the Mpow Air SE is covered in leather, with red stitching accents. The mattress is soft and elastic, but if you sweat a lot, you need to clean it regularly to ensure the longevity of the leather cover. Above the headband is the Mpow brand identity, a way many headphone manufacturers use.

The ear cushions of Mpow Air SE are large, thick, covered with leather-like headbands. A large size earbud helps to cover the entire ear, increasing the effectiveness of passive noise cancellation. The type of foam Mpow Air SE used by the manufacturer is called “Soft memory protein,” it is not clear what it is because mainly Mpow headphones use this material. Still, they have good elasticity and breathability, smelly and not clogged, tired when wearing them for a long time.

Using the Mpow Air SE continuously for more than 3 hours, the writer still feels comfortable because the enlarged earpiece helps reduce pressure on the ears. The breathable, thick ear cushions create side space in the case allows the ear to have space to “breathe,” less likely to be gassy even with a closed-back headset.

The cord of the Mpow Air SE is up to 2.2 meters long, covered with an anti-break parachute, suitable for both use on PCs and relaxing on the sofa with PS5, Xbox consoles, but unfortunately, it is not removable. The 3.5mm connector is copper-plated, and inside the box, Mpow also comes with a jack that converts to two headphone + mic heads and has an extension effect.

Control buttons are integrated on the wire; they include on / off the microphone and volume adjustment.

Mpow Air SE’s voice mic is not removable but can be comfortably adjusted 360 degrees when it needs to be brought near or far from the mouth; the mic head has a wind filter. It is known that Mpow Air SE used to have a detachable mic version, but this time it is fixed to improve the quality even more. Mpow has built-in noise cancellation technology for the mic to improve the quality of calls.

Surround sound reproduces sound direction accurately; watching movies, listening to music is also fine.

With a gaming headset, it is very important to reproduce the correct sound direction when shooting games like PUBG, CS: GO or Valorant require players to recognize gunfire, enemy footsteps in the direction to provide appropriate treatment phases.

With Mpow Air SE, the headset is integrated with Spatial surround sound technology, reproducing sounds like gunfire, exploding grenades, and footsteps realistically and accurately. Combined with a good noise-canceling mic, clear voice transmission, the writer can coordinate with teammates and win many victories.

Switching to a softer game called League of Legends, the meaning of creating space for the headset is no longer as important as when playing a shooter. However, the effects of skills and the generals’ dialogue still have more weight, helping the team fights become more dramatic. That is possible because the Mpow Air SE is equipped with two large 50mm drivers (one on each side) for compact and powerful bass response, but without encroaching on other tonal ranges.

As a gaming headset, but with other entertainment needs such as watching movies or listening to music, Mpow Air SE is still completely sufficient. The soundstage is spacious and airy, experimenting with the racing scene in the movie ‘Ready Player One,’ the sound of the car engine. The explosion scene is still faithfully reproduced. The listener is almost immersed in the scene.

However, as a popular headset product, Mpow Air SE still has some points that can be improved. First, it is the fact that the headset does not have the accompanying software. The software can contain changing the Equalizer to suit your needs, setting profiles, etc. In addition, the non-removable wire and mic also make it impossible for users to replace if there is damage. However, the Mpow Air SE comes with a two-year renewal warranty, so this shouldn’t be a big deal.

Summary

Overall, Mpow Air SE is still an impressive gaming headset in the segment under $50. With a comfortable wearing feeling and the ability to reproduce realistic sound, this promises to be the necessary lever to make Mpow a “big man” in the market, just like how this brand has done on the Amazon platform.

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