Over-Ear
Creative SXFI AIR
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$150
Full review dataCreative SXFI AIR vs Wavefun Wave Pro X: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Creative SXFI AIR vs Wavefun Wave Pro X, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
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 7 of 7 measures.
- Creative SXFI AIR
- Wavefun Wave Pro X
HearWiki score
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89
Sound
-
8.5
Noise cancelling
-
8.0
Battery
-
9.5
Calls
-
7.5
Value
-
9.0
Price (USD)
$150
$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 7 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price. For 7 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- SXFI AIR2019
- Wave Pro X20267 yr newer
Level on: USB-C.
Specifications
SXFI AIRWave Pro X
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $150
- $130
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 89
- Released
- 2019
- 2026
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- -
- 2× 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- -
- dynamic
- Driver size
- -
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- -
- 2
- Frequency response
- -
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Bluetooth
- -
- 6.0
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- -
- 100 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- -
- 60 h
- Wireless charging
- -
- Yes
- Active noise cancelling
- -
- Yes
- Transparency mode
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- Yes
- Foldable
- -
- Yes
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
What reviewers said
Creative SXFI AIR
The Creative SXFI AIR marks the brand's first foray into wireless headphones, bundling its Super X-Fi processing with a dedicated UltraDSP chip to deliver spatial audio over both Bluetooth and USB-C connections. It aims to create a cinematic, multi-channel listening experience (5.1/7.1) across different platforms, making it a versatile option for movies, games, and music on the go.
- Pro:First wireless model with integrated Super X-Fi processing
- Pro:Built-in UltraDSP enhances audio without needing external software
- Pro:Supports both Bluetooth and USB-C for flexible connectivity
- Con:Spatial audio benefits may vary depending on source content and device
- Con:Requires initial head mapping for optimal SXFI performance
- Con:Wireless mode may not fully utilize the UltraDSP's potential compared to wired USB
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
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