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Cowin SE8 vs Earfun Wave Pro X: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Cowin SE8 vs Earfun Wave Pro X, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

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.

  • Cowin SE8
  • Earfun Wave Pro X
HearWiki score
-
85
Sound
-
8.3
Noise cancelling
-
7.8
Battery
-
9.5
Calls
-
7.7
Value
-
9.6
Price (USD)
$120
$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 Cowin SE8 (2020). The Earfun Wave Pro X is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.0, Top codec aptX Lossless against AAC and LE Audio (LC3). It also adds USB-C, Custom EQ and Companion app.

  • SE82020
  • Wave Pro X20266 yr newer
What differsSE8Wave Pro X

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
6.0
Top codec
AAC
aptX Lossless
LE Audio (LC3)
No
Yes

Everyday features

USB-C
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes

Level on: ANC type, Transparency mode.

Specifications

SE8Wave Pro X
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$120
$130
HearWiki score
Not scored
85
Released
2020
2026
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
2× 36 mm dynamic
40 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
36 mm
40 mm
Drivers per side
2
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
16 Ω
-
Sensitivity
85 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.0
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, aptX, LC3, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
-
Yes
Battery life
30 h
90 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
50 h
Full charge time
210 min
120 min
Quick charge
none
-
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
buttons
buttons
Weight
707.6 g
259 g
Foldable
Yes
-
Detachable cable
Yes
-
USB-C
No
Yes
Connector
3.5 mm
-
Microphones
2
8
Microphone type
MEMS
-
Call noise reduction
Yes
Yes
Call NR technology
cVc
noise-cancelling mic

What reviewers said

Cowin SE8

The Cowin SE8 is an over-ear wireless headphone that combines hybrid active noise cancellation with a comfortable, foldable build for on-the-go listening. With Bluetooth 5.0 and up to 30 hours of battery life, it's designed for long sessions, while the built-in mic setup supports clear calls. It offers a straightforward button-based control scheme without app support or custom EQ.

  • Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for immersive listening
  • Pro:Long 30-hour battery life for extended use
  • Pro:Foldable design with plush protein ear cushions
  • Con:No USB-C charging port
  • Con:Lacks app support or custom EQ adjustments
  • Con:Heavier at 707.6 grams

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

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