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Alienware Pro Wireless vs Beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Alienware Pro Wireless comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 86. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Alienware Pro Wireless - Outstanding overall at around $125.

Score breakdown

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

Alienware Pro Wireless leads on 7 of 7 measures.

  • Alienware Pro Wireless
  • Beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC
HearWiki score
86
51
Sound
8.7
7.7
Noise cancelling
8.1
5.6
Battery
9.1
6.4
Calls
8.7
7.0
Value
8.6
-
Price (USD)
$120
$130

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 Beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC (2019). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Alienware Pro Wireless brings Bluetooth 5.3 against 4.2, while the Beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC answers with Top codec aptX against SBC. The Beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC answers on convenience features: it adds Multipoint pairing.

  • Pro Wireless20245 yr newer
  • Lagoon ANC2019
What differsPro WirelessLagoon ANC

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
4.2
Top codec
SBC
aptX

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

Pro WirelessLagoon ANC
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$120
$130
HearWiki score
86
51
Released
2024
2019
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
10 Hz - 30 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
20 Ω
Sensitivity
-
91 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.3
4.2
Codecs
SBC
SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Low Latency
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Battery life
70 h
45 h
Battery life (ANC on)
35 h
24.5 h
Full charge time
-
180 min
Quick charge
15 min → 6 h
-
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
-
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
-
Controls
-
touch
Weight
310 g
283 g
Water resistance
-
none
Detachable cable
-
Yes
USB-C
Yes
Yes
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

Beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC

The Beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC offers a well-rounded wireless experience with hybrid noise cancellation, a robust battery, and support for a variety of codecs including aptX Low Latency. Its clear and solid sound presentation, combined with touch controls, makes it a capable choice for everyday listening, though its dated Bluetooth version and design quirks may give some pause.

  • Pro:Strong battery life with ANC off
  • Pro:Good sound clarity and detail
  • Pro:Hybrid ANC with multiple modes
  • Con:Bluetooth 4.2 is outdated
  • Con:No water resistance
  • Con:Charging takes up to three hours

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

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