Over-Ear
Alienware Pro Wireless
86Outstanding
$120
Full review dataAlienware Pro Wireless vs Philips Fidelio X2hr: 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
Philips Fidelio X2hr
74Great
$110
Full review dataScore 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
- Philips Fidelio X2hr
HearWiki score
86
74
Sound
8.7
7.8
Noise cancelling
8.1
-
Battery
9.1
-
Calls
8.7
-
Value
8.6
7.1
Price (USD)
$120
$110
Specifications
Pro WirelessFidelio X2hr
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $120
- $110
- HearWiki score
- 86
- 74
- Released
- 2024
- 2017
- 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
- Sensitivity
- -
- 100 dB/mW
- 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
- -
- Weight
- 310 g
- 380 g
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- -
- Pad material
- leatherette
- -
- Clamp force
- 365 g
- -
- Connector
- -
- 3.5 mm
- Balanced connection
- -
- Yes
- Model code
- -
- X2HR/27
- 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 X2hr
The Philips Fidelio X2HR offers an open-back, wired listening experience with a spacious and natural sound signature, featuring 50mm dynamic drivers and a low 30-ohm impedance that makes them easy to drive from most devices. They deliver strong build quality and plush comfort for long sessions, but their bulky design and less secure fit make them unsuitable for active use. Overall, they represent a compelling value for budget-conscious audiophiles seeking a fun, bass-friendly presentation.
- Pro:Easy to drive without an external amplifier
- Pro:Spacious, natural sound with a fun bass tilt
- Pro:Sturdy build and comfortable ear pads
- Con:Bulky and heavy for portable or active use
- Con:Headband may not stay secure during movement
- Con:Open-back design leaks sound and offers no isolation
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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