Over-Ear
Audio-Technica M40x
72Great
$110
Full review dataAudio-Technica M40x 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 6 of 7 measures.
- Audio-Technica M40x
- Wavefun Wave Pro X
HearWiki score
72
89
Sound
7.6
8.5
Noise cancelling
-
8.0
Battery
-
9.5
Calls
-
7.5
Value
8.3
9.0
Price (USD)
$110
$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 12 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 12 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- M40x2014
- Wave Pro X202612 yr newer
What differsM40xWave Pro X
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
Everyday features
Specifications
M40xWave Pro X
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $110
- $130
- HearWiki score
- 72
- 89
- Released
- 2014
- 2026
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- 2× 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 2
- Frequency response
- 15 Hz - 24 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 35 Ω
- -
- Sensitivity
- 98 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
- 240 g
- -
- Foldable
- Yes
- Yes
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
- Connector
- 3.5 mm
- -
What reviewers said
Audio-Technica M40x
The Audio-Technica M40x is a budget-friendly wired studio headphone with a balanced, neutral sound profile that suits mixing and critical listening. Its sturdy foldable build and detachable cable add practicality, though it lacks active noise cancellation and onboard controls. While not an endgame reference, it offers solid performance for its price, with minor caveats around long-session comfort and isolation.
- Pro:Well-balanced, neutral sound signature
- Pro:Sturdy foldable design with detachable cable
- Pro:Good value for budget studio monitoring
- Con:No active noise cancellation, only passive isolation
- Con:Heat buildup during extended wear
- Con:Proprietary cable connector may limit replacements
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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