Over-Ear
HiFiMAN Deva Pro
64Good
$200
Full review dataHiFiMAN Deva Pro 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.
Over-Ear
Wavefun Wave Pro X
89Outstanding
$130
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Wavefun Wave Pro X leads on 7 of 7 measures.
- HiFiMAN Deva Pro
- Wavefun Wave Pro X
HearWiki score
64
89
Sound
7.4
8.5
Noise cancelling
-
8.0
Battery
4.0
9.5
Calls
4.0
7.5
Value
7.4
9.0
Price (USD)
$200
$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 HiFiMAN Deva Pro (2021). The Wavefun Wave Pro X edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.0. It also adds Wireless charging.
- Deva Pro2021
- Wave Pro X20265 yr newer
What differsDeva ProWave Pro X
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- 6.0
- Wireless charging
- No
- Yes
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: USB-C.
Specifications
Deva ProWave Pro X
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $200
- $130
- HearWiki score
- 64
- 89
- Released
- 2021
- 2026
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- planar magnetic
- 2× 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- planar
- dynamic
- Driver size
- -
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 2
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 18 Ω
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- 6.0
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
- -
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 6 h
- 100 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- -
- 60 h
- Wireless charging
- No
- Yes
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Yes
- Transparency mode
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- Yes
- Weight
- 360 g
- -
- Water resistance
- none
- -
- Foldable
- -
- Yes
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Balanced connection
- Yes
- -
What reviewers said
HiFiMAN Deva Pro
The HiFiMAN Deva Pro is an open-back planar magnetic headphone that shines as a versatile entry-level option, performing well both wired and wirelessly thanks to its Bluetooth 5.0 support with high-quality codecs like LDAC and aptX HD. It offers a comfortable fit, a spacious soundstage, and a smooth, punchy tuning that improves on its predecessor, making it a solid value for its price. While its battery life is modest and the Bluetooth module has some practical quirks, it remains a strong choice for those seeking a dynamic planar experience on a budget.
- Pro:Comfortable fit for extended listening sessions
- Pro:Rich, spacious soundstage with punchy bass
- Pro:Excellent codec support including LDAC and aptX HD
- Con:Battery life is relatively short at around 6 hours
- Con:Bluetooth module can be finicky in real-world use
- Con:Open-back design offers no sound isolation
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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