Gaming
JLab Midnight Wireless
82Outstanding
$35
Full review dataJLab Midnight Wireless vs Mpow BH439 Air SE Gaming Headset: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the JLab Midnight Wireless comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 82. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: JLab Midnight Wireless - Outstanding overall at around $35.
Gaming
Mpow BH439 Air SE Gaming Headset
61Average
$44
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
JLab Midnight Wireless leads on 5 of 6 measures.
- JLab Midnight Wireless
- Mpow BH439 Air SE Gaming Headset
HearWiki score
82
61
Sound
7.4
6.5
Battery
9.0
-
Calls
6.5
7.8
Value
8.0
7.3
Price (USD)
$35
$44
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?
Same generation
The JLab Midnight Wireless is 3 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the JLab Midnight Wireless adds USB-C. For 3 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- Midnight Wireless20243 yr newer
- BH439 Air SE Gaming Headset2021
What differsMidnight WirelessBH439 Air SE Gaming Headset
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
Everyday features
Specifications
Midnight WirelessBH439 Air SE Gaming Headset
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $35
- $44
- HearWiki score
- 82
- 61
- Released
- 2024
- 2021
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 50 mm dynamic
- 2× 50 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 50 mm
- 50 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 2
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- -
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, Opus
- -
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- -
- Wireless range
- 9 m
- -
- Battery life
- 70 h
- -
- Full charge time
- 180 min
- -
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 10 h
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- No
- Controls
- buttons
- buttons
- Weight
- 279 g
- 465 g
- Water resistance
- none
- -
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
- Connector
- -
- 3.5 mm
- Microphones
- -
- 1
- Call noise reduction
- -
- Yes
- Call NR technology
- -
- noise-cancelling mic
What reviewers said
JLab Midnight Wireless
The JLab Midnight Wireless is a budget-friendly gaming headset that packs impressive endurance and solid audio performance for its low price. With active noise cancellation and a comfortable over-ear design, it offers a surprisingly capable package for gamers who want essential features without spending a lot.
- Pro:Excellent battery life
- Pro:Good value for the price
- Pro:Active noise cancellation included
- Con:No multipoint connectivity
- Con:Basic button controls
- Con:No water resistance
Mpow BH439 Air SE Gaming Headset
The Mpow BH439 Air SE is a budget-friendly wired gaming headset that relies on large 50mm dynamic drivers to deliver punchy bass and clean output at high volumes. It offers broad compatibility via its 3.5mm connection and includes a noise-reducing microphone for clearer in-game chat. While its price is appealing, the design leans toward heavy and can become warm during longer sessions.
- Pro:Strong bass response for immersive gaming
- Pro:No distortion at high volume levels
- Pro:Broad compatibility with 3.5mm devices
- Con:Heavier build may cause fatigue over time
- Con:Heat buildup during extended use
- Con:Surround sound performance can be inconsistent
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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