The easiest, fastest, and most enjoyable reviews for me are those about things that evoke an emotional response due to a positive experience. And with the Bloody M320 and Bloody MH390 gaming headphones, that’s exactly what happened. Despite testing an in-ear module with Bluetooth 5.4 for the past two months with a 2-pin connector, switching to full-size headphones should have been uncomfortable.
But that’s not what happened. I got an ear condition. Because of which I can’t use in-canal headphones at all. And the fact that I had such a different format, price and features of full-size headsets to review only added to my positive attitude. That’s not to say, however, that the M320 and MH390 don’t have flaws. And it doesn’t mean that I won’t talk about them. But we have yet to get to that point.
Bloody M320 and Bloody MH390 video review
https://youtu.be/ZKTwk5xMDd0
Market positioning
The Bloody M320 costs $100, while the Bloody MH390 costs $40. As I mentioned, these headphones are radically different from each other. However, you should know that both models belong to the newest series from Bloody. They are fresh, often more modern than not, and in some cases, Bloody is doing something entirely new.
I would like to note at once that M320 is available only in black color, but MH390 is available in three colors. And all three colors change the feel of the headset very much. Unfortunately, I could only take one for a test, so I chose the Khaki color. Which is actually not Khaki, but Gold. It’s just that Khaki is green, as a reminder. There are also pure black and pure white colors.
Complete set
The set of both headsets is almost identical. It includes the headset itself, instructions, warranty, a Type-C cable for charging, and an AUX cable for connecting to a PC, laptop, smartphone, or other players, portable or otherwise. The M320 also comes with a simple carrying pouch.
Appearance
Now. I didn’t just choose the least aggressive color of the MH390 for no reason. Because I wanted to show the following. Modern Bloody is developing both technologically and “socially.” Because the MH390 still belongs to gaming headsets. Although it looks almost like a complete opposite of the M320, which, while more restrained than many others, such as the more aggressive models like the MR710, is still undoubtedly gaming even in appearance.
That is, Bloody will not make you look stereotypical. You can buy MH390 for your gamer girlfriend, or for your mom who got an old laptop from you and wants to play with quality sound. And if you like the overall Apple-esque design and the combination of metal and leather texture, you can get the black version or the white version. They’re both cool.
Periphery
Both models are of high quality ergonomically. The weight is just over 200 g, with the possibility of adjusting the length by 50 mm on both sides, rotating ear cups, and soft headband.
In the M320, instead of eco-leather, there is elastic rubber, and the base of the ear cushions is fabric, which I personally appreciate.
I note that both models do not have the option to remove the ear cushions. More precisely, in the M320, the ear cushions are molded into the plastic frame, while in the MH390, they are simply glued on.
Both headsets are controlled by three buttons – forward, backward, and pause/play. Additionally, the M320 has a power button, while the MH390 has a toggle switch.
On the opposite ear cup of the M320, there is also an ANC toggle switch, which I will discuss later. Both headsets have 3.5mm and Type-C ports located in similar positions.
Additionally, the M320 has the ability to fold inward, which is useful for gamers, and a pouch for this purpose is included in the package. The charging indicator is located near the power button.
Technical specifications
The specifications of the headsets are mostly similar. They both have 40mm drivers, a frequency range from 20 to 20,000 Hz, an impedance of 32 ohms, and a sensitivity of 100 dB.
The microphones are omnidirectional with built-in noise cancellation, with a frequency range from 100 to 10,000 Hz and a sensitivity of -42 dB. The AUX cables are one meter long, which may not be sufficient for some, but purchasing a longer cable specifically for the headset has never been a problem.
Charging and battery life
The battery in both models is similar only in terms of charging via Type-C. Everything else is different. The MH390 has 35 hours of battery life, while the M320 has 25 hours as standard and 15 hours with noise cancellation enabled.
The MH390 can operate while charging, whereas the M320 cannot. However, the MH390 can only accept low-voltage charging at 5V, as indicated above the USB port.
I remind you – 100% of modern smartphones, even slightly more expensive ones than $300, draw between 9 to 12 watts. So if you want to charge both your, for example, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Bloody MH390 using the original Samsung cable, you won’t be able to. Meanwhile, the M320 can charge using a cable from a 100-watt charger. It takes up to 5 watts, but it still works.
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Experience of use
The sound quality of the M320 is significantly better than I anticipated and considerably superior to that of the MH390. The latter has a somewhat muffled sound, less pronounced, overall – satisfactory, but nothing more. Meanwhile, the M320 has wonderful, pronounced frequencies, rich bass, and superb scene detail. Even with impaired hearing, the difference was noticeable. Accordingly, the microphone quality is also better. The test will be in the video review above.
As for the latency and sound stability, the M320 has higher-quality audio chips but uses Bluetooth 5.0. The MH390 uses Bluetooth 5.3, but the audio chips are unknown. Essentially, the latency in operation and games is almost the same, even with a Bluetooth 5.3 adapter in my laptop. If this surprises you – it’s understandable. Just know that signal latency is influenced not only by the Bluetooth version but also by the quality of the antenna and audio chips. Although sometimes, as they say, the Bluetooth version does make a difference.
Drawbacks
As for the drawbacks, with the Bloody MH390, I found essentially only one. After the initial setup, but before charging, when connected to the laptop, the headset performed very poorly. This was despite having a Bluetooth 5.3 adapter and all the drivers installed, and the previously connected M320 worked perfectly. I restarted the laptop, and everything was fine; testing continued as expected.
The Bloody M320 has two drawbacks. The noise cancellation works decently, and the passive noise isolation is also of good quality. However, the issue lies in the fact that it produces constant white noise. This was sometimes encountered with the earliest versions of ANC many years ago. However, the noise is only noticeable in silence; it wasn’t discernible when music was playing. Oh, and there’s also the dual connection mode. It’s available in the M320, but it operates with a delay. From smartphone to smartphone, it takes 2 seconds, and from smartphone to PC, it can take up to 5 seconds.
Summary
I’m left with very positive impressions of the new releases from Bloody. For obvious reasons and due to the trends in innovations. The brand has matured to the point where it effortlessly offers excellent headsets at various price points. There’s still room for growth as there are areas where experience is lacking, but both the Bloody M320 and Bloody MH390 are excellent choices for gamers, regardless of gender or preference. Highly recommended!
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