Earfun Wave Pro X vs Skullcandy SLYR® Pro: 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
Skullcandy SLYR® Pro

HearWiki score

Sound

8.3

6.6

Noise cancelling

7.8

Battery

9.5

Calls

7.7

6.3

Value

9.6

5.4

Price (USD)

$130

$100

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 Skullcandy SLYR® Pro (2022). The Earfun Wave Pro X is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.2, Top codec aptX Lossless against AAC, LE Audio (LC3) and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing and Transparency mode.

Wave Pro X20264 yr newer
SLYR® Pro2022

What differsWave Pro XSLYR® Pro

Bluetooth: 6.0; 5.2
Top codec: aptX Lossless; AAC
LE Audio (LC3): Yes; No
ANC type: Hybrid; None
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Transparency mode: Yes; No

Level on: USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Wave Pro XSLYR® Pro

Type: Over-Ear; Over-Ear
Price (USD): $130; $100
HearWiki score: 85; 64
Released: 2026; 2022
Availability: Sold new; Still sold new
Driver: 40 mm dynamic; 50 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 40 mm; 50 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: -; 32 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 95 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 6.0; 5.2
Codecs: SBC, aptX, LC3, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Latency: -; 40 ms
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: 90 h; 30 h
Battery life (ANC on): 50 h; -
Full charge time: 120 min; 120 min
Wireless charging: -; No
Active noise cancelling: Yes; No
ANC type: hybrid; none
Transparency mode: Yes; No
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: No; No
Controls: buttons; buttons
Weight: 259 g; 276 g
Water resistance: -; none
Detachable cable: -; Yes
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Connector: -; 3.5 mm
Microphones: 8; 2
Call noise reduction: Yes; -
Call NR technology: noise-cancelling mic; -

Specification comparison of Earfun Wave Pro X vs Skullcandy SLYR® Pro
Spec	Earfun Wave Pro X	Skullcandy SLYR® Pro
Type	Over-Ear	Over-Ear
Price (USD)	$130	$100
HearWiki score	85 / 100 Outstanding	64 / 100 Good
Released	2026	2022
Audio
Driver	40 mm dynamic	50 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	40 mm	50 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	-	32 Ω
Sensitivity	-	95 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	6.0	5.2
Codecs	SBC, aptX, LC3, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	No
Latency	-	40 ms
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	90 h	30 h
Battery life (ANC on)	50 h	-
Full charge time	120 min	120 min
Wireless charging	-	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	No
ANC type	hybrid	none
Transparency mode	Yes	No
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	No	No
Controls	buttons	buttons
Design
Weight	259 g	276 g
Water resistance	-	none
Detachable cable	-	Yes
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Connector	-	3.5 mm
Calls
Microphones	8	2
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

Skullcandy SLYR® Pro

The Skullcandy SLYR Pro is a budget-friendly over-ear headset that works both wirelessly via Bluetooth 5.2 and wired through a 3.5mm connection, making it a flexible option for gaming and everyday listening. Its 50mm drivers deliver solid audio, while a comfortable fit and long 30-hour battery life add to its appeal for extended use. Though it lacks active noise cancellation and multipoint support, it offers a straightforward, plug-and-play experience with a detachable mic and custom EQ for tuning.

Pro:Comfortable for long sessions
Pro:Versatile wired and wireless connectivity
Pro:Good audio quality from 50mm drivers

Con:No active noise cancellation
Con:No multipoint Bluetooth pairing
Con:No water resistance rating

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