Over-Ear
Audio-Technica A550z
71Good
$150
Full review dataAudio-Technica A550z vs Wavefun Wave Pro X: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Wavefun Wave Pro X comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 89. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Wavefun Wave Pro X - Outstanding overall at around $130.
Over-Ear
Wavefun Wave Pro X
89Outstanding
$130
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Wavefun Wave Pro X leads on 7 of 7 measures.
- Audio-Technica A550z
- Wavefun Wave Pro X
HearWiki score
71
89
Sound
7.4
8.5
Noise cancelling
-
8.0
Battery
-
9.5
Calls
-
7.5
Value
8.3
9.0
Price (USD)
$150
$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?
Same generation
The Wavefun Wave Pro X is 2 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the Wavefun Wave Pro X adds USB-C.
- A550z2024
- Wave Pro X20262 yr newer
What differsA550zWave Pro X
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
Everyday features
Specifications
A550zWave Pro X
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $150
- $130
- HearWiki score
- 71
- 89
- Released
- 2024
- 2026
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 53 mm dynamic
- 2× 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 53 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 2
- Frequency response
- 5 Hz - 35 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 40 Ω
- -
- Sensitivity
- 100 dB/mW
- -
- Bluetooth
- -
- 6.0
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- -
- 100 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- -
- 60 h
- Wireless charging
- -
- Yes
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Yes
- Transparency mode
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- Yes
- Weight
- 300 g
- -
- Foldable
- No
- Yes
- Detachable cable
- No
- Yes
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
- Connector
- 3.5 mm
- -
What reviewers said
Audio-Technica A550z
The Audio-Technica A550z is a wired, closed-back over-ear headphone that delivers a neutral, balanced sound signature at a budget-friendly price. Its 53 mm drivers and 40-ohm impedance make it easy to drive from a variety of sources, including smartphones and portable players, while its lightweight build ensures comfortable listening sessions. This model focuses on straightforward, uncolored audio reproduction without active noise cancellation or wireless features.
- Pro:Excellent value for the price
- Pro:Neutral and balanced sound signature
- Pro:Easy to drive with 40-ohm impedance
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Non-detachable cable
- Con:Not foldable for portability
Wavefun Wave Pro X
The Wavefun Wave Pro X is a versatile over-ear wireless headphone with a claimed 100-hour battery life (60 with ANC on), Bluetooth 6.0, and a foldable design for portability. It features active noise cancellation, transparency mode, wear detection, and a detachable cable for wired use, making it a strong budget-friendly option for everyday listening.
- Pro:Exceptional 100-hour battery life (60 with ANC)
- Pro:Includes ANC, transparency mode, and wear detection
- Pro:Foldable design with USB-C and wireless charging
- Con:No mention of high-resolution codec support in specs
- Con:Frequency response range is standard, not extended
- Con:Plastic build may feel less premium at this price
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