I spent a little over two weeks living with the MPWHYL headphones and during that time I used them on my morning coffee walks through my daily work routine during flights across the country and while listening to music deep into the night while writing. This is not a headset from a brand you see on tech blogs or flashy YouTube ads and honestly that is what made it interesting for me. As a reviewer I like finding gear that people overlook because once in a while you discover something that punches above its price.
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When I first saw the product on Amazon my expectations were not high. The listing looked generic the branding felt like a placeholder and the page was filled with what looked like stock marketing phrases. Still the specs were better than I expected and some of the reviews seemed surprisingly positive so I decided to try them and not just for a quick demo but in real day to day use to see how they hold up under pressure and time.
Unboxing and first impressions
The packaging is about what you would expect for a budget product. Inside the box you get the headphones a USB C charging cable a short auxiliary cable and a soft storage pouch that does the job but is clearly not built for heavy travel.
The headset itself feels solid in the hand with a matte plastic finish that does not show fingerprints and a flexible headband that adjusts easily without feeling loose or flimsy. The earcups fold inward and tilt just enough to help them sit properly on different head shapes though they do not rotate flat which would have made packing easier.
Fit and comfort over long sessions
One of the first things I noticed was the clamping force which strikes a balance between feeling secure and not becoming uncomfortable after a few hours. I wore them during three hour café sessions and never once felt the need to take them off due to pressure. The padding is soft and wrapped in protein leather that feels good on the skin even after longer listening blocks. They are not the most breathable headphones I have worn but they also never got uncomfortably hot even after extended use in a warm room.
Pairing and wireless performance
Pairing them with my Android phone was quick and smooth. They showed up instantly and connected within a few seconds without requiring an app or any setup beyond tapping the name. Every morning they reconnected immediately without issues and I never had to repair or troubleshoot which is not something I can say about some more expensive models. Bluetooth range was also better than I expected with a strong signal through two walls across my apartment and not a single dropout or hiccup during normal use.
Sound signature and listening experience
These headphones lean into a warm and bass friendly sound profile with enough low end to satisfy modern pop hip hop and electronic music fans while still keeping vocals present and clear enough not to get lost in the mix. Mids are slightly relaxed but not scooped and highs roll off gently so you do not get piercing treble or harshness at higher volumes. I would not recommend them for critical listening or studio mixing but for daily playlists and podcasts they are more than good enough.
I tried a few acoustic and jazz tracks just to see how they handled more delicate recordings and I found the vocals still came through nicely even if the upper treble felt a little soft. Instruments like piano and acoustic guitar had decent presence and the overall tonality was pleasant without being fatiguing.
Wired performance and small differences
Switching to the included auxiliary cable does not change the sound dramatically but it does slightly tighten the bass and lower the noise floor. The volume control shifts to the playback device and ANC turns off in wired mode which is a bit disappointing since many users expect passive noise cancelling even with a dead battery. Still the overall signature remains similar and you get the added benefit of zero latency which is important if you are watching movies or gaming.
Noise cancelling in real world use
This was actually one of the bigger surprises for me. The ANC is better than I expected at this price point. Low frequency rumbles like train noise airplane hum or background fans get reduced significantly. It is not silent and it does not remove sharp sounds or human voices completely but it makes busy environments far more manageable. For working in cafes or on airplanes it makes a real difference and it means you can keep the volume lower and still hear your content clearly.
There is a noticeable shift in tone when ANC is turned on with the bass feeling a little deeper and the upper mids slightly darker but nothing drastic and certainly nothing that ruins the listening experience. I left ANC on for most of my testing and it never caused any ear pressure or discomfort which is something I sometimes get with cheaper ANC systems that overcompensate with aggressive signal cancellation.
Battery life and charging speed
MPWHYL claims up to sixty hours of playback with ANC off and I can confirm that number is not far off. With ANC on and volume set around sixty percent I got just over forty hours of playback across multiple days. That included pausing music regularly taking calls and leaving them idle overnight. A quick ten minute charge gave me around two hours of playback and a full charge took about two hours using a standard phone charger.
Battery anxiety was never an issue and knowing that a short top up could get me through another meeting or editing session made them feel reliable and travel ready.
Call quality and microphone
Call performance was perfectly acceptable for day to day needs. Indoors my voice came through clearly on Zoom and phone calls though once I stepped outside wind and background noise started to leak through. This is not a professional boom mic but for quick meetings or voice chats it does the job. No one complained about my voice being too quiet or robotic and in quiet environments it sounded natural enough to get by.
Lag and video syncing
Bluetooth latency is one area where the headset shows its budget nature. There is a slight delay when watching video which might not bother most people but it is noticeable during fast dialogue scenes or when lip sync is critical. For YouTube or Netflix it is manageable but for gaming or editing I recommend switching to the wired connection which eliminates the lag completely.
Controls and daily handling
All the buttons are located on the right earcup and they are easy to find by feel even while wearing the headset. The volume buttons sit close to the power and ANC toggle but each one has a different shape or texture which makes them distinguishable without needing to take the headset off. I would have liked a voice prompt to announce battery level at startup but the LED indicators do a decent enough job letting you know when it is time to charge.
Real world feedback and impressions
I checked Reddit to see if anyone else was using these and found a few posts from users who had similar experiences. One comment mentioned the headset sounded better than expected and another said the battery life outlasted their older Anker model. There is not much of a community around this brand which is expected for a product sold mainly through Amazon but that also means there are fewer firmware updates or support options if something goes wrong.
Gaming Experience
I have used plenty of budget Bluetooth headphones over the years, and most of them have one or two compromises that keep them in the “good enough” category for gaming. The MPWHYL headphones are different. I like how they have a mostly neutral audio tune with an emphasis on mids and lower high end that makes the audio sound bright and clear. I found the bass to be punchy without being overwhelming, which allowed the mids and treble to shine through in games like Apex Legends and CS:GO.
Footsteps and gunfire came through clearly, making it easier to pick out directional cues. It is refreshing to use a headset that does not drown everything in bass, letting you hear the small details that matter in competitive games. There is a minor tendency for the sound to get muddied when a lot is going on, but compared to other headsets in this price range, performance is above average. Overall, I think MPWHYL has done a good job for gaming, and if you play a lot of shooters, you will appreciate the clear and bright tuning during your sessions.
Final verdict
After two weeks of everyday use I can say that the MPWHYL JH ANC805 is a surprisingly solid pair of headphones. They do not try to be flashy or overcomplicated and that works in their favor. The sound is warm and pleasant the fit is comfortable for hours at a time the battery lasts days without needing a recharge and the ANC is good enough to make a real difference in noisy places. You do not get app control or EQ customization and the Bluetooth latency means you will want to use the cable for some tasks but at under sixty dollars this headset does more right than wrong.
If you are looking for a simple reliable pair of wireless headphones with noise cancelling that will not drain your wallet or your patience the MPWHYL JH ANC805 is a good bet. It is not trying to compete with Sony or Bose but it also does not need to. It just works and sometimes that is exactly what you want.
The MPWHYL JH ANC805 is available on Amazon.