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Beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC 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.

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.

  • Beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC
  • Earfun Wave Pro X
HearWiki score
51
85
Sound
7.7
8.3
Noise cancelling
5.6
7.8
Battery
6.4
9.5
Calls
7.0
7.7
Value
-
9.6
Price (USD)
$130
$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 Beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC (2019). The Earfun Wave Pro X is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 4.2, Top codec aptX Lossless against aptX and LE Audio (LC3).

  • Lagoon ANC2019
  • Wave Pro X20267 yr newer
What differsLagoon ANCWave Pro X

Platform

Bluetooth
4.2
6.0
Top codec
aptX
aptX Lossless
LE Audio (LC3)
No
Yes

Level on: ANC type, Multipoint pairing, USB-C.

Specifications

Lagoon ANCWave Pro X
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$130
$130
HearWiki score
51
85
Released
2019
2026
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
40 mm dynamic
40 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
40 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
10 Hz - 30 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
20 Ω
-
Sensitivity
91 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
4.2
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Low Latency
SBC, aptX, LC3, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Battery life
45 h
90 h
Battery life (ANC on)
24.5 h
50 h
Full charge time
180 min
120 min
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
hybrid
Transparency mode
-
Yes
Companion app
-
Yes
Custom EQ
-
Yes
Wear detection
-
No
Controls
touch
buttons
Weight
283 g
259 g
Water resistance
none
-
Detachable cable
Yes
-
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
-
8
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
noise-cancelling mic

What reviewers said

Beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC

The Beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC offers a well-rounded wireless experience with hybrid noise cancellation, a robust battery, and support for a variety of codecs including aptX Low Latency. Its clear and solid sound presentation, combined with touch controls, makes it a capable choice for everyday listening, though its dated Bluetooth version and design quirks may give some pause.

  • Pro:Strong battery life with ANC off
  • Pro:Good sound clarity and detail
  • Pro:Hybrid ANC with multiple modes
  • Con:Bluetooth 4.2 is outdated
  • Con:No water resistance
  • Con:Charging takes up to three hours

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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