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Alienware Pro Wireless vs Earfun Wave Pro X: 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 5 of 7 measures.

  • Alienware Pro Wireless
  • Earfun Wave Pro X
HearWiki score
86
85
Sound
8.7
8.3
Noise cancelling
8.1
7.8
Battery
9.1
9.5
Calls
8.7
7.7
Value
8.6
9.6
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?

New platform

Earfun Wave Pro X (2026) against Alienware Pro Wireless (2024). The Earfun Wave Pro X is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.3, Top codec aptX Lossless against SBC and LE Audio (LC3). It also adds Multipoint pairing.

  • Pro Wireless2024
  • Wave Pro X20262 yr newer
What differsPro WirelessWave Pro X

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
6.0
Top codec
SBC
aptX Lossless
LE Audio (LC3)
No
Yes

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes

Level on: USB-C, Transparency mode.

Specifications

Pro WirelessWave Pro X
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$120
$130
HearWiki score
86
85
Released
2024
2026
Availability
Still sold new
Sold new
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
-
Bluetooth
5.3
6.0
Codecs
SBC
SBC, aptX, LC3, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Battery life
70 h
90 h
Battery life (ANC on)
35 h
50 h
Full charge time
-
120 min
Quick charge
15 min → 6 h
-
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
-
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
-
Yes
Custom EQ
-
Yes
Wear detection
-
No
Controls
-
buttons
Weight
310 g
259 g
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Pad material
leatherette
-
Clamp force
365 g
-
Microphones
2
8
Call noise reduction
Yes
Yes
Call NR technology
AI ENC
noise-cancelling mic

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

Earfun Wave Pro X

The Earfun Wave Pro X is a budget-friendly over-ear wireless headphone that pairs hybrid active noise cancellation with an impressively long battery life. It supports a wide range of high-quality Bluetooth codecs, including LDAC and aptX Lossless, and offers multipoint connectivity for seamless device switching. With its 40mm dynamic drivers and customizable EQ, it aims to deliver a versatile and immersive listening experience at a competitive price point.

  • Pro:Hybrid ANC effectively reduces ambient noise
  • Pro:Exceptional battery life, especially with ANC off
  • Pro:Supports high-resolution codecs like LDAC and aptX Lossless
  • Con:Plastic build may not feel as premium as pricier rivals
  • Con:Controls are limited to physical buttons
  • Con:Frequency response is somewhat narrow for an over-ear model

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

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