Earfun Wave Pro X vs Noise Master Buds Max: 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.

Over-Ear

Earfun Wave Pro X

85Outstanding

$130

Full review data

Over-Ear

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.

Earfun Wave Pro X
Noise Master Buds Max

HearWiki score

Sound

8.3

7.8

Noise cancelling

7.8

6.8

Battery

9.5

8.9

Calls

7.7

7.1

Value

9.6

8.0

Price (USD)

$130

$120

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?

Mixed generations

Earfun Wave Pro X (2026) against Noise Master Buds Max (2025). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Earfun Wave Pro X brings Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.4, Top codec aptX Lossless against LHDC and LE Audio (LC3), while the Noise Master Buds Max answers with ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. The Noise Master Buds Max answers on convenience features: it adds Wear detection.

Wave Pro X20261 yr newer
Master Buds Max2025

What differsWave Pro XMaster Buds Max

Bluetooth: 6.0; 5.4
Top codec: aptX Lossless; LHDC
LE Audio (LC3): Yes; No
ANC type: Hybrid; Adaptive
Wear detection: No; Yes

Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Wave Pro XMaster Buds Max

Type: Over-Ear; Over-Ear
Price (USD): $130; $120
HearWiki score: 85; 75
Released: 2026; 2025
Availability: Sold new; 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: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: -; 16 Ω
Bluetooth: 6.0; 5.4
Codecs: SBC, aptX, LC3, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: 90 h; 60 h
Battery life (ANC on): 50 h; 48 h
Full charge time: 120 min; 60 min
Quick charge: -; 10 min → 10 h
Wireless charging: -; No
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: hybrid; adaptive
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: No; Yes
Controls: buttons; buttons
Voice assistant: -; Yes
Weight: 259 g; 262 g
Water resistance: -; IPX4
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Microphones: 8; 5
Call noise reduction: Yes; Yes
Call NR technology: noise-cancelling mic; ENC

Specification comparison of Earfun Wave Pro X vs Noise Master Buds Max
Spec	Earfun Wave Pro X	Noise Master Buds Max
Type	Over-Ear	Over-Ear
Price (USD)	$130	$120
HearWiki score	85 / 100 Outstanding	75 / 100 Great
Released	2026	2025
Audio
Driver	40 mm dynamic	40 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	40 mm	40 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	-	16 Ω
Wireless
Bluetooth	6.0	5.4
Codecs	SBC, aptX, LC3, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	90 h	60 h
Battery life (ANC on)	50 h	48 h
Full charge time	120 min	60 min
Quick charge	-	10 min → 10 h
Wireless charging	-	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	hybrid	adaptive
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	No	Yes
Controls	buttons	buttons
Voice assistant	-	Yes
Design
Weight	259 g	262 g
Water resistance	-	IPX4
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Calls
Microphones	8	5
Call noise reduction	Yes	Yes
Call NR technology	noise-cancelling mic	ENC

What reviewers said

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

Noise Master Buds Max

These over-ear wireless headphones deliver adaptive noise cancellation and a claimed 60-hour battery life (48 with ANC on), plus Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint and LHDC codec support. They feature a 40mm dynamic driver, IPX4 water resistance, and a physical button control scheme, making them a feature-rich budget option. The included app adds a custom EQ, and the five-microphone setup supports clear calls and transparency mode.

Pro:Long battery life, especially with ANC off
Pro:Adaptive ANC and transparency mode included
Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.4 with LHDC support

Con:No wireless charging support
Con:Buttons only, no touch controls
Con:Slightly heavy at 262 grams

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