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Edifier W820NB Plus Gen 2 vs Wavefun Wave Pro X: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Wavefun Wave Pro X comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 89. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Wavefun Wave Pro X - Outstanding overall at around $130.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Wavefun Wave Pro X leads on 4 of 7 measures.

  • Edifier W820NB Plus Gen 2
  • Wavefun Wave Pro X
HearWiki score
70
89
Sound
6.8
8.5
Noise cancelling
7.1
8.0
Battery
9.5
9.5
Calls
5.4
7.5
Value
9.0
9.0
Price (USD)
$75
$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?

Half a step newer

Wavefun Wave Pro X (2026) against Edifier W820NB Plus Gen 2 (2025). The Edifier W820NB Plus Gen 2 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 6.1 against 6.0. The Wavefun Wave Pro X answers on convenience features: it adds Wireless charging.

  • W820NB Plus Gen 22025
  • Wave Pro X20261 yr newer
What differsW820NB Plus Gen 2Wave Pro X

Platform

Bluetooth
6.1
6.0

Everyday features

Wireless charging
No
Yes

Level on: USB-C, Wear detection, Transparency mode.

Specifications

W820NB Plus Gen 2Wave Pro X
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$75
$130
HearWiki score
70
89
Released
2025
2026
Availability
Sold new
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 - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
-
Sensitivity
91 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
6.1
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LDAC
-
Multipoint pairing
Yes
-
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
88 h
100 h
Battery life (ANC on)
49 h
60 h
Full charge time
90 min
-
Quick charge
15 min → 15 h
-
Wireless charging
No
Yes
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
-
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
Yes
Yes
Controls
touch
-
Water resistance
none
-
Foldable
-
Yes
Detachable cable
-
Yes
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
5
-

What reviewers said

Edifier W820NB Plus Gen 2

The Edifier W820NB Plus Gen 2 is a budget-friendly over-ear headphone that packs hybrid ANC, LDAC support, and an exceptional 88-hour battery life (49 with ANC on). It also offers Bluetooth 6.1 with multipoint, a built-in EQ, and touch controls, making it a feature-rich option for the price.

  • Pro:Outstanding battery life of up to 88 hours
  • Pro:Hybrid ANC with transparency mode
  • Pro:Supports high-quality LDAC codec
  • Con:No water resistance rating
  • Con:No wireless charging support
  • Con:Only SBC, AAC, and LDAC codecs (no aptX)

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

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

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