Mpow Cheetah (MBH6) Bluetooth Sport Headphones
Cheap neckband workout earbuds that stay put, with dated Bluetooth and uneven sound.
The short version
- Runners and gym users who keep losing standard earbuds
- Anyone wanting a cheap set of workout earbuds that hang around the neck between sets
- You want current Bluetooth, a charging case or USB-C charging
- Sound quality matters more than fit
- You take a lot of calls in noisy places
What owners like
- Secure fit that stays put during runs and workouts
- Battery life that matches the 8 hour rating in reviewer use
- Sweat resistance suited to the gym
- Low price for what is included
Common complaints
- Sound quality divides reviewers, with one finding it muddy and bass-heavy
- Buttons take practice, and skip back only returns to the start of a track
- Maximum volume falls short in very loud places such as on a lawn tractor
- Callers can struggle to hear clearly in some setups
- Stiff neckband is always noticeable
Based on A current third-party retailer listing, a second retailer spec listing, and hands-on reviews from The Gadgeteer, Home Theatre Life and Geek News Central.
Research scores
Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.
Ownership
Drew's hands-on notes for this product are on the way. Long-term updates will be added to this timeline.
What it does
Behind-the-neck Bluetooth 4.1 sport earbuds with ear hooks; the yellow colorway is sold out and the original Amazon listing now sells a different JLab product, so this page covers the black Cheetah still offered by third-party sellers.
- Behind-the-ear hooks joined by a neckband that keeps the buds in place on runs
- All controls on the right earpiece: multifunction button plus volume buttons that also skip tracks
- Built-in microphone for hands-free calls, with last number redial and call mute
- Charging light shows red while charging and green when full
- Ships with several sizes of ear tips and a USB cable
A low-cost wired-neckband option for runners and gym users who want earbuds that stay put and a battery rated for a full day of workouts. The trade-offs are an older Bluetooth 4.1 design, sound that reviewers describe very differently (clear to some, bass-heavy and muddy to others), and buttons that take practice.
How it compares
Specs
- Model
- Cheetah MBH6
- Bluetooth
- 4.1
- Codec
- aptX support (retailer listing)
- Range
- Up to 30 ft
- Talk and play time
- Up to 8 hours
- Standby
- Up to 180 hours
- Charge time
- About 2.5 hours
- Charging
- Micro USB
- Weight
- 13 g (retailer listing)
- Sweat protection
- Nano-coating against sweat and moisture, not for submerging
Worth knowing
- Nano-coating resists sweat, but the listing says the headphones cannot be submerged in water
Questions
Is the Mpow Cheetah still sold?
Not widely. The yellow version is sold out and the original Amazon listing now sells a JLab product, but the black Cheetah still appears at some third-party sellers.
How long does the Mpow Cheetah battery last?
Up to 8 hours of talk or play and up to 180 hours on standby, with a full charge taking about 2.5 hours.
Is the Mpow Cheetah waterproof?
No. It has a nano-coating against sweat and moisture, and a retailer listing warns it cannot be submerged.
Does the Mpow Cheetah support aptX?
Retailer listings say it does.
How do you charge the Mpow Cheetah?
With a micro USB cable through a port under a flap on the earpiece.
Sources
- Fanrepublic: MPOW Cheetah Sport Wireless Bluetooth 4.1 listing
- BrandTech: Mpow Cheetah MBH6 Bluetooth listing
- The Gadgeteer: Mpow Cheetah Bluetooth 4.1 wireless headphones review
- Home Theatre Life: Mpow Cheetah Bluetooth sport headphones review
- Geek News Central: Mpow Cheetah Bluetooth headphones
Researched 2026-10-01. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.
