Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT vs Earfun Wave Pro X: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Earfun Wave Pro X comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 85. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Earfun Wave Pro X - Outstanding overall at around $130.

Over-Ear

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Earfun Wave Pro X leads on 6 of 7 measures.

Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT
Earfun Wave Pro X

HearWiki score

Sound

6.8

8.3

Noise cancelling

7.8

Battery

9.0

9.5

Calls

3.3

7.7

Value

7.8

9.6

Price (USD)

$64

$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?

New platform

Earfun Wave Pro X (2026) against Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT (2020). The Earfun Wave Pro X is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.0, Top codec aptX Lossless against SBC, LE Audio (LC3) and ANC type Hybrid against None.

ATH-S220BT2020
Wave Pro X20266 yr newer

What differsATH-S220BTWave Pro X

Bluetooth: 5.0; 6.0
Top codec: SBC; aptX Lossless
LE Audio (LC3): No; Yes
ANC type: None; Hybrid

Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C.

Specifications

ATH-S220BTWave Pro X

Type: Over-Ear; Over-Ear
Price (USD): $64; $130
HearWiki score: 69; 85
Released: 2020; 2026
Availability: Still sold new; Sold new
Driver: 2× 40 mm dynamic; 40 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 40 mm; 40 mm
Drivers per side: 2; 1
Frequency response: 5 Hz - 32 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 32 Ω; -
Sensitivity: 105 dB/mW; -
Bluetooth: 5.0; 6.0
Codecs: SBC; SBC, aptX, LC3, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Battery life: 60 h; 90 h
Battery life (ANC on): -; 50 h
Full charge time: 240 min; 120 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.5 h; -
Wireless charging: No; -
Active noise cancelling: No; Yes
ANC type: -; hybrid
Transparency mode: -; Yes
Companion app: -; Yes
Custom EQ: -; Yes
Wear detection: -; No
Controls: -; buttons
Weight: 180 g; 259 g
Water resistance: none; -
Detachable cable: Yes; -
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Connector: 3.5 mm; -
Microphones: 1; 8
Microphone type: electret; -
Mic sensitivity: -42 dBV; -
Call noise reduction: -; Yes
Call NR technology: -; noise-cancelling mic

Specification comparison of Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT vs Earfun Wave Pro X
Spec	Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT	Earfun Wave Pro X
Type	Over-Ear	Over-Ear
Price (USD)	$64	$130
HearWiki score	69 / 100 Good	85 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2020	2026
Audio
Driver	2× 40 mm dynamic	40 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	40 mm	40 mm
Drivers per side	2	1
Frequency response	5 Hz - 32 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	32 Ω	-
Sensitivity	105 dB/mW	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.0	6.0
Codecs	SBC	SBC, aptX, LC3, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Battery
Battery life	60 h	90 h
Battery life (ANC on)	-	50 h
Full charge time	240 min	120 min
Quick charge	10 min → 3.5 h	-
Wireless charging	No	-
Features
Active noise cancelling	No	Yes
ANC type	-	hybrid
Transparency mode	-	Yes
Companion app	-	Yes
Custom EQ	-	Yes
Wear detection	-	No
Controls	-	buttons
Design
Weight	180 g	259 g
Water resistance	none	-
Detachable cable	Yes	-
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Connector	3.5 mm	-
Calls
Microphones	1	8
Microphone type	electret	-
Mic sensitivity	-42 dBV	-
Call noise reduction	-	Yes
Call NR technology	-	noise-cancelling mic

What reviewers said

Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT

The Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT is a budget-friendly wireless over-ear headphone that prioritizes exceptional battery life and everyday practicality. It offers a spacious soundstage for its price, along with dependable build quality and multipoint connectivity, making it a solid value pick for casual listening. However, its microphone performance for calls is a notable weakness, and its feature set is basic without active noise cancellation or advanced codecs.

Pro:Exceptional 60-hour battery life
Pro:Spacious and clear sound for the price
Pro:Solid build quality with a lightweight design

Con:Weak microphone quality for phone calls
Con:SBC-only codec support
Con:No active noise cancellation

Earfun Wave Pro X

The Earfun Wave Pro X is a budget-friendly over-ear wireless headphone that pairs hybrid active noise cancellation with an impressively long battery life. It supports a wide range of high-quality Bluetooth codecs, including LDAC and aptX Lossless, and offers multipoint connectivity for seamless device switching. With its 40mm dynamic drivers and customizable EQ, it aims to deliver a versatile and immersive listening experience at a competitive price point.

Pro:Hybrid ANC effectively reduces ambient noise
Pro:Exceptional battery life, especially with ANC off
Pro:Supports high-resolution codecs like LDAC and aptX Lossless

Con:Plastic build may not feel as premium as pricier rivals
Con:Controls are limited to physical buttons
Con:Frequency response is somewhat narrow for an over-ear model

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

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