Over-Ear
Audio-Technica Ad900x
68Good
$220
Full review dataAudio-Technica Ad900x 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 Ad900x
- Wavefun Wave Pro X
HearWiki score
68
89
Sound
7.6
8.5
Noise cancelling
-
8.0
Battery
-
9.5
Calls
-
7.5
Value
6.6
9.0
Price (USD)
$220
$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 14 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. For 14 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- Ad900x2012
- Wave Pro X202614 yr newer
What differsAd900xWave Pro X
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
Everyday features
Specifications
Ad900xWave Pro X
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $220
- $130
- HearWiki score
- 68
- 89
- Released
- 2012
- 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
- 38 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
- 265 g
- -
- Foldable
- -
- Yes
- Detachable cable
- No
- Yes
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
- Connector
- 3.5 mm
- -
What reviewers said
Audio-Technica Ad900x
The Audio-Technica AD900X is an open-back, wired over-ear headphone designed for quiet environments, offering a lightweight and comfortable fit with an airy, spacious soundstage. Its 53 mm drivers deliver clean, detailed audio at normal volumes, though the plastic build and light bass response may not suit bass-heavy listeners. Best for those seeking an entry-level open-back experience with extended highs and easy driving.
- Pro:Very lightweight and comfortable for long sessions
- Pro:Wide, airy soundstage with detailed highs
- Pro:Low distortion at typical listening levels
- Con:Plastic build feels less premium
- Con:Bass and mids are somewhat thin
- Con:Open-back design offers minimal isolation and leaks sound
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
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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