MEE audio MX PRO EP-MX1PRO-CL

The most comfortable IEM we've tested, but it's stuck in the past with a wire and a terrible mic. Get it if you hate Bluetooth and love forgetting you're wearing earphones.

What surprised us most was the sheer comfort. These things weigh 23 grams and, with the included Comply foam tips and memory wire earhooks, they lock into place and you genuinely forget you're wearing them. The sound is a solid, middle-of-the-pack performer. It's a single dynamic driver tuned for balance, so you get clear detail and controlled bass that works for most genres. But the build quality feels a bit underwhelming for the price, and the microphone for calls is a real letdown, scoring near the bottom of our database. This is a music-first, calls-never kind of device.

Stacked against true wireless options like the Sony WF-C700N or Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro, the MX1 PRO feels like a time capsule. You're giving up all wireless freedom, active noise cancellation, and decent call quality. What you gain is a wired connection with zero latency, a fit that beats all of them, and a modular design that means a broken cable doesn't turn them into e-waste. The Soundcore P31i is a closer budget rival, but it can't touch the MEE audio's comfort. Newer heavy hitters like the Technics EAH-AZ100, JLab JBuds Pods ANC, and Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation have also entered our top five, and they all bring modern features the MX1 PRO simply can't match. This is for the person who actively wants a wire and prioritizes fit above all else.

Pricing is all over the map, with a spread of over $11,700 across vendors, which is frankly absurd. At the low end around $50, this is a compelling buy for the comfort and modular design alone. But if you're seeing it anywhere near the higher end of that range, run away. For a reasonable price, you're getting a durable, great-fitting IEM that sounds good, but the value craters fast if you overpay.

The MEE audio MX1 PRO is a weird one. It's a wired IEM in a world obsessed with true wireless earbuds, and that's actually its superpower. You're getting a modular, customizable in-ear monitor that prioritizes fit and a balanced sound signature over flashy features. The one thing to know? The comfort here is absolutely top-tier, landing in the 95th percentile of everything we've tested. If you want something that disappears in your ears for hours, this is it. Just don't expect any modern conveniences like Bluetooth or noise cancelling.

If you're looking for an all-in-one pair of earbuds for calls, commutes, and the gym, this isn't it. Go get the Sony WF-C700N instead. You'll get solid noise cancelling, a decent mic, and the freedom of no wires, which is what most people actually need day-to-day.

The MEE audio MX1 PRO is a niche product that nails its niche. If you're a musician, a dedicated wired audio fan, or someone who has never found a truly comfortable earbud, this is a fantastic choice. For everyone else who just wants to listen to podcasts on the go, the lack of wireless connectivity and terrible mic make it a complete non-starter. Buy it for the fit, keep it for the modular design, but know exactly what you're signing up for.