Mivi Superpods Halo Review: Flagship Features or Just Hype?

The Mivi Superpods Halo is the brand’s flagship launch, and its feature set certainly suggests a premium experience.

However, with its budget-friendly pricing, does it truly have flagship-level features? And if so, do these features work as well as expected, or are they simply marketing hype?

Let’s find out everything in this Mivi Superpods Halo review.

Quick Summary: The Mivi Superpods Halo offers nearly all the features expected at this price point. While they don’t perform at flagship levels, their overall performance is good enough. The sound quality will satisfy most listeners, delivering slightly heavy bass, clear vocals, and a decently crisp treble.

Best Alternatives to the Mivi Superpods Halo

While the Mivi Superpods Halo is a good option, there are other alternatives worth considering at this price point if you think the Superpods Halo doesn’t meet your expectations.

Each of these alternative options excels in one area or another, making them worth considering at the price point of the Superpods Halo.

Now let’s begin with the Mivi Superpods Halo review.

Mivi Superpods Halo Specifications

Build Quality

As soon as you unbox the earbuds, you’ll notice that the carrying case has a sleek metallic finish with a highly reflective lid where you can see your reflection.

Apart from the lid, the rest of the case has a matte finish, which resists fingerprints and scratches far better than the reflective lid.

The case itself feels sturdy and well-built, but the hinge is somewhat average. A slight shake or a bit of force will cause it to close, which may raise durability concerns in the long term.

The earbuds themselves are well-constructed and feel solid, not at all hollow. While they may not exude a premium feel, they offer impressive quality for the price.

Build Quality: 3.9★

Design & Comfort

The case has a subtle pebble-shaped design, which is visually appealing. However, opening the lid requires the use of both hands.

LED indicators are positioned on the front of the case, while the charging port is located on the back.

When you remove the earbuds, you’ll notice they feature an in-ear stem style design with a slightly thicker stem toward the base. The earbuds have a glossy metallic finish that looks stylish but is prone to attracting fingerprints.

In terms of comfort, the earbuds offer an excellent fit and remain comfortable for extended use. Thanks to their in-ear design, they sit securely within the ear canal, and the lightweight build enhances comfort even further.

That said, users with very small ears may experience some fatigue after about an hour of listening.

Design & Comfort: 4.0★

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Sound Quality

Straight out of the box, the Mivi Superpods Halo delivers intense volume levels—so loud, in fact, that it can be uncomfortable for many listeners, and we strongly advise against listening at 100% volume.

At maximum volume, you may also notice some distortion, which detracts from an immersive listening experience. The ideal volume range for clear, balanced sound is between 60% and 75%, where you’ll experience a well-rounded mix of vocals, treble, and bass.

The bass is on the heavier side and can be further boosted using the app, although it already packs ample punch and depth. This quality will likely satisfy bass enthusiasts.

However, the pronounced bass does slightly muffle the mids and highs. Vocals are sufficiently clear, and the treble is decent, though it lacks a certain crispness that would elevate the overall sound quality.

While most listeners may not notice these subtleties, the sound quality is generally good, albeit it could be a bit clearer. Regardless, the Mivi Superpods Halo provide an enjoyable experience across various music genres and are well-suited for movie watching.

As for spatial audio, it adds a sense of directionality to the sound, though it’s not as impactful as one might hope. Still, the feature is available if you’d like to experiment with it.

Overall, the Mivi Superpods Halo are well-suited for casual listening, offering enjoyable sound across a range of music genres.

Sound Quality: 3.9★

ANC Performance

Although the company advertises 35dB ANC, the actual performance falls somewhat short. It appears that the ANC implementation doesn’t quite achieve the claimed level of noise reduction.

When you enable ANC, you will notice some reduction in background noise, but it doesn’t reach the effectiveness expected from a 35dB-rated ANC. Instead, the ANC feels closer to 25dB, which is still beneficial but not quite at the advertised level.

On a positive note, the transparency mode works well, providing mostly natural audio that allows ambient sounds to come through clearly.

Overall, while the ANC on the Mivi Superpods Halo performs adequately, it may not meet the expectations set by its advertised rating.

ANC Performance: 3.8★

Call Quality

Like many earbuds in this price range, the Mivi Superpods Halo struggle to match the call quality of your phone’s built-in microphone.

Indoors, the earbuds provide good, clear call quality. However, when you step into a noisy outdoor environment, they begin to pick up surrounding sounds.

While the person on the other end can still hear you, your voice may sound compressed, and background noise may be audible as well.

Overall, these earbuds are ideal for indoor calls. However, if you frequently make calls outdoors, they may not be the best choice for clear communication.

Call Quality: 3.9★

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Battery Life

Battery life is one of the Mivi Superpods Halo’s standout features. The company claims up to 8.5 hours of playback on a single charge for the earbuds and a total of 60 hours with the charging case.

In real-world use, you will get:

• 7 hours of music playback at 75% volume
• 6 hours with ANC enabled at 75% volume
• 48 hours total with the case
• 35 hours total with ANC enabled

The earbuds also support fast charging, though charging the case fully takes over 2 hours due to its larger battery.

Overall, battery life won’t be a concern, even on extended trips or vacations without a charger.

Battery Life: 4.2★

Additional Features

The Mivi Superpods Halo comes loaded with features, including:

• Mivi Audio app support that allows EQ adjustments and some customization options, although account creation is required to access the app, which may not be ideal for everyone.

• Dual connectivity, enabling the earbuds to switch seamlessly between devices like a laptop and phone.

• An IPX4 rating, which, while not the highest, offers some level of protection against minor splashes and light rain.

• A 50ms low latency mode suitable for casual gaming. Although it may not meet the demands of intensive gamers, it should work well for most.

• Additional features like voice assistant support and a ‘Find My Device‘ function.

The Mivi Superpods Halo offer all the essential features expected of earbuds at this price point.

Features: 4.1★

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Pricing & Value for Money

As of this review, the Mivi Superpods Halo are priced at Rs 2,000, and at this price point, they offer reasonable value.

If they were priced around Rs 1,700 to Rs 1,800, they would deliver excellent value. However, even at Rs 2,000, they remain a solid choice with good sound quality and a robust feature set.

The main challenge is that competitors offer strong alternatives at this price, making it harder for the Mivi Superpods Halo to truly stand out.

Pricing & Value for Money: 3.9★

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Final Verdict and Pros & Cons

The Mivi Superpods Halo is a good pair of TWS earbuds, but don’t be swayed by the term ‘flagship launch.’ While this may be the company’s flagship model with several high-end features, its performance doesn’t quite match that of true flagship earbuds.

At under Rs 2,000, these earbuds deliver reliable sound quality, battery life, and features across the board without disappointment.

Just remember to keep your expectations realistic and enjoy them for what they are—a good pair of budget-friendly earbuds.

Overall Rating: 3.96★

FAQs

That concludes our Mivi Superpods Halo review. If you still have any questions, feel free to ask in the comment section.

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