Neither Apple AirPods nor Mpow 059 were recommended by experts this month
On 4 Apr 2024 (16 days ago) we went through 104 Headphones expert endorsements , however neither Apple AirPods nor Mpow 059 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Headphones received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Sony WH-1000XM5 or other critically acclaimed Wireless Headphones of this month.
For reference, Sony WH-1000XM5 received 9 endorsements this month, from WIRED (1 Mar 2024), CNET (23 Mar 2024) Tom's Guide (19 Jan 2024) and 6 others.
| Rank | Change | Price | Headphones | WIRED  | CNET  | Tom's Guide  | IGN  | T3  | PCMag  | Wirecutter  | Rtings.com  | Digital Trends  | What Hi-Fi  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $398 |  Sony WH-1000XM5 The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones have received positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a top choice for users seeking a premium listening experience. | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | - | 1 | 1 |
| N/A | N/A | $89 |  Apple AirPods | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $69 |  Mpow 059 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Wireless Headphones ranking? It's here
Apple AirPods 
Mpow 059 Customers like Apple AirPods noticeably more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
Mpow 059
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Apple AirPods, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Mpow 059.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling headphones receives a consumer score of 8.3 (great). Both Apple AirPods and Mpow 059 receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
| Apple AirPods |
In comparison:
10.0 Amazing
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| Mpow 059 |
In comparison:
8.6 Great
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| Median best-selling Headphones |
In comparison:
8.3 Great
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Apple AirPods is more popular than Mpow 059
It's fairly safe to say that Apple AirPods are more popular headphones than Mpow 059, based on their 400,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
| Table: Top compared alternatives for Apple AirPods and Mpow 059 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Apple AirPods | $89 |
In comparison:
10.0 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | |
 | Boltune BT-BH010 | $90 |
In comparison:
8.8 Great
| No expert recommendations | |
 | Mpow H17 | $98 |
In comparison:
8.7 Great
| No expert recommendations | |
| Rank | Change | Price | Headphones | WIRED | CNET | Tom's Guide | IGN | T3 | PCMag | Wirecutter | Rtings.com | Digital Trends | What Hi-Fi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $398 | Sony WH-1000XM5 The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones have received positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a top choice for users seeking a premium listening experience. | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | - | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | - | $429 |  Bose Ultra Headphones The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones have received positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, and connectivity, making them a recommended choice for those seeking a versatile and enjoyable listening experience. | 9 | 1 | 3 | - | 2 | 3 | - | 1 | 2 | - |
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3 | +1 | $519 |  Apple AirPods Max The Apple AirPods Max receive positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, and connectivity, making them a top choice for an outstanding audio experience. | 8 |
6 | 8 | 8 | - | 9 | - | - | 3 | 6 |
| 4 | +1 | $299 |  Bose QuietComfort Ultra The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are highly praised for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a recommended choice for music enthusiasts who value strong bass and treble, effective noise cancellation, comfort for extended use, and durability for various activities. | 2 | 8 | - | - | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | 5 |
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- HIGH-QUALITY SOUND — Powered by the Apple H1 headphone chip, AirPods (2nd generation) deliver rich, vivid sound.
- EFFORTLESS SETUP — After a simple one-tap setup, AirPods are automatically on and always connected. They sense when they’re in your ears and pause when you take them out. And sound seamlessly switches between your iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac, iPad, and Apple TV.
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- Upgraded 65 Hours Wireless Playtime & Wired Mode: Mpow 059 Bluetooth headphones was upgraded the battery life to 65 hours; and you can also use it as a wired headphone with the provided audio cable so the headphones will never power off
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Apple AirPods are a top selling option in the middle of the headphones price range. They're a #1 bestseller in headphones category and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Sony WH-XB700 or Sennheiser HD 350BT .
Apple AirPods are $10.95 less expensive than average headphones ($99.95).
Mpow 059 are a very popular option on the lower end of the price range. They're in the top 3 bestselling headphones and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Mpow Jaws or Anker Soundcore Life P3 .
Mpow 059 are $13.96 cheaper than the average headphones ($99.95).
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