Alienware Pro Wireless vs Philips Fidelio X2: 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.

Over-Ear

Alienware Pro Wireless

86Outstanding

$120

Full review data

Over-Ear

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
Philips Fidelio X2

HearWiki score

Sound

8.7

8.2

Noise cancelling

8.1

Battery

9.1

Calls

8.7

Value

8.6

Price (USD)

$120

$150

Specifications

Pro WirelessFidelio X2

Type: Over-Ear; Over-Ear
Price (USD): $120; $150
HearWiki score: 86; 74
Released: 2024; 2014
Availability: Still sold new; Still sold new
Driver: 50 mm driver; 2× 50 mm dynamic
Driver type: -; dynamic
Driver size: 50 mm; 50 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 2
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 40 kHz; 5 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance: 32 Ω; 30 Ω
Bluetooth: 5.3; -
Codecs: SBC; -
Multipoint pairing: No; -
Battery life: 70 h; -
Battery life (ANC on): 35 h; -
Quick charge: 15 min → 6 h; -
Active noise cancelling: Yes; No
Transparency mode: Yes; -
Controls: -; buttons
Weight: 310 g; 380 g
Detachable cable: -; Yes
USB-C: Yes; -
Pad material: leatherette; -
Clamp force: 365 g; -
Connector: -; 3.5 mm
Model code: -; X2HR/27
Microphones: 2; -
Call noise reduction: Yes; -
Call NR technology: AI ENC; -

Specification comparison of Alienware Pro Wireless vs Philips Fidelio X2
Spec	Alienware Pro Wireless	Philips Fidelio X2
Type	Over-Ear	Over-Ear
Price (USD)	$120	$150
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	74 / 100 Great
Released	2024	2014
Audio
Driver	50 mm driver	2× 50 mm dynamic
Driver type	-	dynamic
Driver size	50 mm	50 mm
Drivers per side	1	2
Frequency response	20 Hz - 40 kHz	5 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance	32 Ω	30 Ω
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.3	-
Codecs	SBC	-
Multipoint pairing	No	-
Battery
Battery life	70 h	-
Battery life (ANC on)	35 h	-
Quick charge	15 min → 6 h	-
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	No
Transparency mode	Yes	-
Controls	-	buttons
Design
Weight	310 g	380 g
Detachable cable	-	Yes
USB-C	Yes	-
Pad material	leatherette	-
Clamp force	365 g	-
Connector	-	3.5 mm
Model code	-	X2HR/27
Calls
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

Philips Fidelio X2

The Philips Fidelio X2 are open-back, wired over-ear headphones that deliver a warm, spacious sound with punchy bass and good clarity, all in a comfortable and well-built design. Easy to drive thanks to their 30-ohm impedance, they offer strong value for their price, though they face stiff competition from other high-end open-back models. They are a solid choice for most listeners, though serious audiophiles may want to look at pricier alternatives.

Pro:Excellent build quality and comfort
Pro:Warm, spacious sound with punchy bass
Pro:Easy to drive with most devices

Con:Open-back design leaks sound
Con:Not for those seeking extreme detail
Con:Faces strong competition at this price

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

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