FiiO JT9 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.
Score breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Wavefun Wave Pro X leads on 6 of 7 measures.
- FiiO JT9
- Wavefun Wave Pro X
Specifications
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $160
- $130
- HearWiki score
- 84
- 89
- Released
- 2026
- 2026
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 95 mm planar magnetic
- 2× 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- planar
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 95 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 2
- Frequency response
- 7 Hz - 40 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 20 Ω
- -
- Sensitivity
- 95 dB/mW
- -
- Bluetooth
- -
- 6.0
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- -
- 100 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- -
- 60 h
- Wireless charging
- -
- Yes
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Yes
- Transparency mode
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- Yes
- Controls
- buttons
- -
- Weight
- 365 g
- -
- Foldable
- Yes
- Yes
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- USB-C
- -
- Yes
- Connector
- 3.5 mm
- -
What reviewers said
FiiO JT9
The FiiO JT9 is a wired, open-back planar magnetic headphone with a large 95mm driver that aims to deliver deep bass and crisp treble. It is lightweight, foldable for portability, and connects via a detachable 3.5mm cable, with a 4.4mm option also available. Designed for home or on-the-go listening, it requires no battery and offers a wide frequency response from 7 Hz to 40 kHz.
- Pro:Large 95mm planar driver for detailed sound
- Pro:Lightweight at 365g, comfortable for long sessions
- Pro:Foldable design and detachable cable for easy transport
- Con:No active noise cancellation, so external sounds bleed in
- Con:Wired only, limiting mobility without an adapter
- Con:Open-back design leaks sound, not ideal for quiet spaces
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
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