Over-Ear
Austrian Audio Hi-X15
84Great
$149
Full review dataAustrian Audio Hi-X15 vs Edifier W830NB: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Austrian Audio Hi-X15 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Austrian Audio Hi-X15 - Great overall at around $149.
Over-Ear
Edifier W830NB
72Good
$80
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Austrian Audio Hi-X15
Sound8.5
Value9.0
Edifier W830NB
Sound7.0
Noise cancelling7.0
Battery9.0
Calls6.5
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | Austrian Audio Hi-X15 | Edifier W830NB |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $149 | $80 |
| HearWiki score | 84 / 100 · Great | 72 / 100 · Good |
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | 40mm |
| Driver size | 44 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | - |
| Frequency response | 12Hz-24kHz | 20 Hz - 40,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 25 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 99 dB/mW | 91 dB/mW |
| Sensitivity (dB/Vrms) | 113 | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | - | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth version | - | 5.4 |
| Codecs | - | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | - | 94 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | - | 54 h |
| Full charge time | - | 90 min |
| Quick charge | - | 20 min = 10 h |
| Wireless charging | - | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | Yes |
| ANC type | - | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | - | Yes |
| Companion app | - | Yes |
| Custom EQ | - | Yes |
| Wear detection | - | Yes |
| Controls | - | buttons |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 255 g | 265 g |
| Water resistance | - | None |
| Foldable | Yes | - |
| Detachable cable | Yes | - |
| USB-C | No | Yes |
What reviewers said
Austrian Audio Hi-X15
The Austrian Hi-X15 is a wired over-ear headphone that brings studio-grade clarity and detail to a budget-friendly price point. Its lightweight, foldable build and low-impedance design make it a practical choice for on-the-go engineers, while the 44mm dynamic drivers deliver a balanced, revealing sound that suits tracking and mixing tasks. It offers impressive value for those seeking transparent monitoring without breaking the bank.
- Pro:Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Pro:Lightweight and foldable for portability
- Pro:Easy to drive with low impedance and high sensitivity
- Con:Lacks Bluetooth or multipoint connectivity
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Some technical specifications are not fully disclosed
Edifier W830NB
The Edifier W830NB is a budget-friendly over-ear headphone that packs in a remarkable battery life of up to 94 hours without noise cancellation, or 54 hours with it active. It delivers a feature-rich experience for the price, including hybrid ANC, transparency mode, LDAC support, and multipoint connectivity, all wrapped in a comfortable design that makes it a strong everyday companion. Its sound quality is solid out of the box, with a customizable EQ available through the app for those who like to tweak the tuning.
- Pro:Exceptional battery life
- Pro:Hybrid ANC with transparency mode
- Pro:LDAC support for hi-res audio
- Con:No water resistance
- Con:Bass may need EQ adjustment for some
- Con:Plastic build feels less premium
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