A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro IPX4

Mpow Flame S IPX7

Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IPX4, the Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

In comparison to the Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro, Mpow Flame S have a rating of IPX7 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro has a lower liquid rating than Mpow Flame S

Weight

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 12.2g

Mpow Flame S ✗

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have a weight of 12.2g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to move with.

Has No Wires Or Cables

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✗

For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

Mpow Flame S have wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

Mpow Flame S have sweat resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Mpow Flame S also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.

The Mpow Flame S too have ANC making either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro sit tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that both reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 11mm

Mpow Flame S ✗

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size dictates the loudness of the earbuds.

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Battery Life

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 7hours

Mpow Flame S 12hours

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro's battery life is 7 hours, a device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chanrgings.

Mpow Flame S's battery life is more than that of Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro by 5 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 21hours

Mpow Flame S ✗

This is given by the manufacturer, and the Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro's case is said to have a charge of 21 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.

Charge Time

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 0.52hours

Mpow Flame S ✗

It requires 0.52 hours to fully charge the Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.

Has Wireless Charging

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✗

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.

Mpow Flame S too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✗

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro v5.2

Mpow Flame S v5

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Mpow Flame S has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 10meters

Mpow Flame S 10meters

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Mpow Flame S have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro

Has Aac

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

Mpow Flame S support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Mpow Flame S will work well with your MacBook. If you are planning on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

Has Ldac

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Mpow Flame S support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz. It can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

Mpow Flame S support APTX Adaptive as well which means both can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio from other devices.

Has Aptx Low Latency

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

Mpow Flame S support APTX Low Latency, a codec developed by Qualcomm. It uses Bluetooth 5.0 technology to provide low latency audio (around 40ms), which is useful when you want to avoid audio lag for example when playing games.

Has Aptx Hd

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Mpow Flame S support APTX HD, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It supports high-quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 6only

Mpow Flame S ✗

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have 6 microphones.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

The Mpow Flame S too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

The Mpow Flame S support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .

Mpow Flame S support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have a find earbuds feature.

Mpow Flame S also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your phone to play an alarm from your earbuds to help you find them.

Supports Fast Charging

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device.

The Mpow Flame S support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 2only

Mpow Flame S ✗

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Mpow Flame S also support this function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

With the Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

The Mpow Flame S too have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

Mpow Flame S also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro come with a special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a cover may easily damage them.

Mpow Flame S too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro	Mpow Flame S
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX7
	weight	12.2g	✗
	has no wires or cables	✓	✗
	wingtips included	✗	✓
	sweat resistance	✗	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	11mm	✗
POWER	battery life	7hours	12hours
	battery life of charging case	21hours	✗
	charge time	0.52hours	✗
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✗	✓
	has ldac	✗	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✓
	has aptx low latency	✗	✓
	has aptx hd	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	✗
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Ldac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Has Aptx Low Latency

Has Aptx Hd

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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