Earfun Wave Pro X vs Sony WH-XB900N: 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
Sony WH-XB900N

HearWiki score

Sound

8.3

6.4

Noise cancelling

7.8

5.8

Battery

9.5

7.8

Calls

7.7

6.3

Value

9.6

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?

New platform

Earfun Wave Pro X (2026) against Sony WH-XB900N (2020). The Earfun Wave Pro X is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 4.2, Top codec aptX Lossless against LDAC and LE Audio (LC3). It also adds Multipoint pairing.

Wave Pro X20266 yr newer
WH-XB900N2020

What differsWave Pro XWH-XB900N

Bluetooth: 6.0; 4.2
Top codec: aptX Lossless; LDAC
LE Audio (LC3): Yes; No
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No

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

Specifications

Wave Pro XWH-XB900N

Type: Over-Ear; Over-Ear
Price (USD): $130; $120
HearWiki score: 85; 58
Released: 2026; 2020
Availability: Sold new; Still sold new
Driver: 40 mm dynamic; 2× 40 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 40 mm; 40 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 2
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: -; 50 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 101 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 6.0; 4.2
Codecs: SBC, aptX, LC3, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: 90 h; 35 h
Battery life (ANC on): 50 h; 30 h
Full charge time: 120 min; 420 min
Quick charge: -; 10 min → 1 h
Wireless charging: -; No
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: hybrid; -
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: No; -
Controls: buttons; touch
Voice assistant: -; Yes
Weight: 259 g; 254 g
Water resistance: -; none
Foldable: -; Yes
Detachable cable: -; Yes
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Connector: -; 3.5 mm
Microphones: 8; 1
Call noise reduction: Yes; -
Call NR technology: noise-cancelling mic; -

Specification comparison of Earfun Wave Pro X vs Sony WH-XB900N
Spec	Earfun Wave Pro X	Sony WH-XB900N
Type	Over-Ear	Over-Ear
Price (USD)	$130	$120
HearWiki score	85 / 100 Outstanding	58 / 100 Average
Released	2026	2020
Audio
Driver	40 mm dynamic	2× 40 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	40 mm	40 mm
Drivers per side	1	2
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	-	50 Ω
Sensitivity	-	101 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	6.0	4.2
Codecs	SBC, aptX, LC3, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	No
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	90 h	35 h
Battery life (ANC on)	50 h	30 h
Full charge time	120 min	420 min
Quick charge	-	10 min → 1 h
Wireless charging	-	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	hybrid	-
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	No	-
Controls	buttons	touch
Voice assistant	-	Yes
Design
Weight	259 g	254 g
Water resistance	-	none
Foldable	-	Yes
Detachable cable	-	Yes
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Connector	-	3.5 mm
Calls
Microphones	8	1
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

Sony WH-XB900N

The Sony WH-XB900N is a wireless over-ear headphone that emphasizes deep, punchy bass, making it a solid pick for bass-heavy music fans. It offers strong battery life, comfortable padding for long listening sessions, and useful features like active noise cancellation, transparency mode, and a customizable EQ. While its sound profile is far from neutral and its noise cancellation is not class-leading, it delivers a feature-rich experience at a budget-friendly price.

Pro:Excellent battery life of up to 35 hours
Pro:Comfortable fit for extended wear
Pro:Supports high-quality codecs including LDAC and aptX HD

Con:Bass-heavy tuning can muddy vocals and mids
Con:Noise cancellation is weaker than top competitors
Con:Very long recharge time

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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