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Alienware Pro Wireless vs Aukey EP-B52: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Alienware Pro Wireless vs Aukey EP-B52, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Alienware Pro Wireless leads on 6 of 7 measures.

  • Alienware Pro Wireless
  • Aukey EP-B52
HearWiki score
86
-
Sound
8.7
-
Noise cancelling
8.1
-
Battery
9.1
-
Calls
8.7
-
Value
8.6
-
Price (USD)
$120
$90

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

Mixed generations

Alienware Pro Wireless (2024) against Aukey EP-B52 (2017). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Alienware Pro Wireless brings Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0, while the Aukey EP-B52 answers with Top codec AAC against SBC. The Alienware Pro Wireless answers on convenience features: it adds USB-C.

  • Pro Wireless20247 yr newer
  • EP-B522017
What differsPro WirelessEP-B52

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
5.0
Top codec
SBC
AAC

Everyday features

USB-C
Yes
No

Specifications

Pro WirelessEP-B52
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$120
$90
HearWiki score
86
Not scored
Released
2024
2017
Availability
Still sold new
Discontinued
Driver
50 mm driver
40 mm dynamic
Driver type
-
dynamic
Driver size
50 mm
40 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
32 Ω
Sensitivity
-
117 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.3
5.0
Codecs
SBC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
No
No
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
70 h
25 h
Battery life (ANC on)
35 h
-
Full charge time
-
150 min
Quick charge
15 min → 6 h
-
Active noise cancelling
Yes
-
Transparency mode
Yes
-
Weight
310 g
220 g
Detachable cable
-
Yes
USB-C
Yes
No
Pad material
leatherette
-
Clamp force
365 g
-
Microphones
2
-
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
AI ENC
-

What reviewers said

Alienware Pro Wireless

Its leatherette pads and moderate 310g weight aim for comfort during long sessions, while the 2.4GHz wireless option and USB-C charging add versatility for desk and on-the-go use. Sound quality is generally strong, but the microphone performance and a single SBC codec limit keep it from being a flawless all-rounder.

  • Pro:Excellent battery life, especially with ANC off
  • Pro:Comfortable leatherette ear pads for long wear
  • Pro:Active noise cancellation and transparency mode included
  • Con:Microphone quality is underwhelming for the price
  • Con:Only SBC codec support limits high-res wireless audio
  • Con:No multipoint connection for seamless device switching

Aukey EP-B52

The Aukey EP-B52 is a wireless over-ear headphone offering a long 25-hour battery life and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity. It features 40 mm dynamic drivers with support for SBC and AAC codecs, and includes a detachable cable for wired use. This model is a straightforward, budget-friendly option for everyday listening.

  • Pro:Long 25-hour battery life
  • Pro:Lightweight at 220 grams
  • Pro:Detachable cable for wired use
  • Con:No USB-C charging
  • Con:No multipoint connection
  • Con:Limited codec support (SBC, AAC only)

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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