Over-Ear
Alienware Pro Wireless
86Outstanding
$120
Full review dataAlienware Pro Wireless vs Mpow H21: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Alienware Pro Wireless comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 86. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Alienware Pro Wireless - Outstanding overall at around $125.
Over-Ear
Mpow H21
53Average
$110
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Alienware Pro Wireless leads on 6 of 7 measures.
- Alienware Pro Wireless
- Mpow H21
HearWiki score
86
53
Sound
8.7
6.5
Noise cancelling
8.1
5.3
Battery
9.1
6.8
Calls
8.7
6.0
Value
8.6
4.8
Price (USD)
$120
$110
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Mixed generations
Alienware Pro Wireless (2024) against Mpow H21 (2021). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Alienware Pro Wireless brings Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0, while the Mpow H21 answers with Top codec AAC against SBC.
- Pro Wireless20243 yr newer
- H212021
What differsPro WirelessH21
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.0
- Top codec
- SBC
- AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- No
Platform
Everyday features
Specifications
Pro WirelessH21
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $120
- $110
- HearWiki score
- 86
- 53
- Released
- 2024
- 2021
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 50 mm driver
- 2× 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- -
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 50 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 2
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 118 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.0
- Codecs
- SBC
- AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 70 h
- 65 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 35 h
- -
- Full charge time
- -
- 180 min
- Quick charge
- 15 min → 6 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- -
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- -
- hybrid
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- No
- Companion app
- -
- No
- Custom EQ
- -
- No
- Wear detection
- -
- No
- Controls
- -
- buttons
- Weight
- 310 g
- 395 g
- Water resistance
- -
- none
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
- Pad material
- leatherette
- -
- Clamp force
- 365 g
- -
- Model code
- -
- MPBH398AB
- Microphones
- 2
- 5
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- Yes
- Call NR technology
- AI ENC
- cVc 6.0
What reviewers said
Alienware Pro Wireless
Its leatherette pads and moderate 310g weight aim for comfort during long sessions, while the 2.4GHz wireless option and USB-C charging add versatility for desk and on-the-go use. Sound quality is generally strong, but the microphone performance and a single SBC codec limit keep it from being a flawless all-rounder.
- Pro:Excellent battery life, especially with ANC off
- Pro:Comfortable leatherette ear pads for long wear
- Pro:Active noise cancellation and transparency mode included
- Con:Microphone quality is underwhelming for the price
- Con:Only SBC codec support limits high-res wireless audio
- Con:No multipoint connection for seamless device switching
Mpow H21
The Mpow H21 is a budget-friendly over-ear headphone that prioritizes long battery life and active noise cancellation for everyday use. Its hybrid ANC system and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity make it a practical choice for commuters, while the plush ear cushions ensure extended listening sessions stay comfortable. However, it lacks app support and a USB-C port, limiting some modern conveniences.
- Pro:Excellent battery life of up to 65 hours
- Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for the price
- Pro:Very comfortable for long wear
- Con:No USB-C charging port
- Con:No transparency mode
- Con:Basic button controls without app customization
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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