HiFiMAN HE400SE 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

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.

HiFiMAN HE400SE
Wavefun Wave Pro X

HearWiki score

Sound

8.0

8.5

Noise cancelling

8.0

Battery

9.5

Calls

7.5

Value

9.4

9.0

Price (USD)

$150

$130

Specifications

HE400SEWave Pro X

Type: Over-Ear; Over-Ear
Price (USD): $150; $130
HearWiki score: 76; 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: -; 2
Frequency response: -; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 32 Ω; -
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
Weight: 385 g; -
Foldable: -; Yes
Detachable cable: -; Yes
USB-C: -; Yes

Specification comparison of HiFiMAN HE400SE vs Wavefun Wave Pro X
Spec	HiFiMAN HE400SE	Wavefun Wave Pro X
Type	Over-Ear	Over-Ear
Price (USD)	$150	$130
HearWiki score	76 / 100 Great	89 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2021	2026
Audio
Driver	planar magnetic	2× 40 mm dynamic
Driver type	planar	dynamic
Driver size	-	40 mm
Drivers per side	-	2
Frequency response	-	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	32 Ω	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	-	6.0
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	-	100 h
Battery life (ANC on)	-	60 h
Wireless charging	-	Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling	No	Yes
Transparency mode	-	Yes
Wear detection	-	Yes
Design
Weight	385 g	-
Foldable	-	Yes
Detachable cable	-	Yes
USB-C	-	Yes

What reviewers said

HiFiMAN HE400SE

The HiFiMAN HE400SE is an affordable open-back planar magnetic headphone that delivers a neutral-to-bright sound signature with balanced mids and treble, making it a strong entry point into planar audio. It offers impressive clarity and detail for the price, though its deep bass rolls off and the open-back design leaks sound and provides minimal isolation, limiting its use to quiet environments. It performs well out of the box and can be further enhanced with EQ, but benefits from a dedicated amplifier to reach its full potential.

Pro:Excellent value for planar magnetic sound
Pro:Balanced and detailed midrange and treble
Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for extended listening

Con:Bass rolls off in the lower frequencies
Con:Open-back design leaks sound and offers poor isolation
Con:Requires a decent amp for optimal performance

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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