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Alienware Pro Wireless vs Edifier ES850NB: 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
  • Edifier ES850NB
HearWiki score
86
79
Sound
8.7
7.7
Noise cancelling
8.1
8.1
Battery
9.1
9.7
Calls
8.7
5.8
Value
8.6
7.8
Price (USD)
$120
$170

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

Edifier ES850NB (2025) against Alienware Pro Wireless (2024). The Edifier ES850NB is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3 and Top codec LDAC against SBC. It also adds Multipoint pairing.

  • Pro Wireless2024
  • ES850NB20251 yr newer
What differsPro WirelessES850NB

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
5.4
Top codec
SBC
LDAC

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes

Level on: USB-C, Transparency mode.

Specifications

Pro WirelessES850NB
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$120
$170
HearWiki score
86
79
Released
2024
2025
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 - 40 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
32 Ω
Sensitivity
-
91 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.3
5.4
Codecs
SBC
SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
70 h
92 h
Battery life (ANC on)
35 h
53 h
Full charge time
-
150 min
Quick charge
15 min → 6 h
15 min → 11.5 h
Wireless charging
-
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
-
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
-
Yes
Custom EQ
-
No
Controls
-
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
310 g
265 g
Water resistance
-
none
Foldable
-
Yes
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Pad material
leatherette
-
Clamp force
365 g
-
Microphones
2
5
Call noise reduction
Yes
Yes
Call NR technology
AI ENC
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

Edifier ES850NB

The Edifier ES850NB is a versatile over-ear wireless headphone with hybrid active noise cancellation, a long-lasting battery, and support for high-quality audio codecs including LDAC. It offers a comfortable fit, touch controls, and multipoint connectivity, making it a solid choice for daily use, travel, and calls. While its default sound tuning may recess vocals slightly, the overall performance and feature set deliver strong value at its price point.

  • Pro:Effective hybrid noise cancellation
  • Pro:Exceptional battery life of up to 92 hours
  • Pro:Supports LDAC, AAC, and SBC codecs
  • Con:Default tuning recesses vocals
  • Con:Microphone quality is below average
  • Con:No custom EQ options

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

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