Over-Ear
Earfun Wave Pro X
85Outstanding
$130
Full review dataEarfun Wave Pro X vs Philips Fidelio X2hr: 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
Philips Fidelio X2hr
74Great
$110
Full review dataScore 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
- Philips Fidelio X2hr
HearWiki score
85
74
Sound
8.3
7.8
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
9.5
-
Calls
7.7
-
Value
9.6
7.1
Price (USD)
$130
$110
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?
Half a step newer
Earfun Wave Pro X (2026) against Philips Fidelio X2hr (2017). The Earfun Wave Pro X edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Hybrid against None.
- Wave Pro X20269 yr newer
- Fidelio X2hr2017
What differsWave Pro XFidelio X2hr
- ANC type
- Hybrid
- None
Platform
Specifications
Wave Pro XFidelio X2hr
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $130
- $110
- HearWiki score
- 85
- 74
- Released
- 2026
- 2017
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- 2× 50 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 50 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 2
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 5 Hz - 40 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 30 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 100 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- -
- Codecs
- SBC, aptX, LC3, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
- -
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- -
- Battery life
- 90 h
- -
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 50 h
- -
- Full charge time
- 120 min
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- No
- ANC type
- hybrid
- -
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- -
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- buttons
- -
- Weight
- 259 g
- 380 g
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- -
- Connector
- -
- 3.5 mm
- Balanced connection
- -
- Yes
- Model code
- -
- X2HR/27
- Microphones
- 8
- -
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- -
- Call NR technology
- noise-cancelling mic
- -
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
Philips Fidelio X2hr
The Philips Fidelio X2HR offers an open-back, wired listening experience with a spacious and natural sound signature, featuring 50mm dynamic drivers and a low 30-ohm impedance that makes them easy to drive from most devices. They deliver strong build quality and plush comfort for long sessions, but their bulky design and less secure fit make them unsuitable for active use. Overall, they represent a compelling value for budget-conscious audiophiles seeking a fun, bass-friendly presentation.
- Pro:Easy to drive without an external amplifier
- Pro:Spacious, natural sound with a fun bass tilt
- Pro:Sturdy build and comfortable ear pads
- Con:Bulky and heavy for portable or active use
- Con:Headband may not stay secure during movement
- Con:Open-back design leaks sound and offers no isolation
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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