
Moondrop Horizon 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 7 of 7 measures.
- Moondrop Horizon
- Wavefun Wave Pro X
Specifications
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $200
- $130
- HearWiki score
- 49
- 89
- Released
- 2025
- 2026
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 50 mm dynamic
- 2× 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 50 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 2
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 34 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- -
- Sensitivity
- 94 dB/mW
- -
- Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)
- 109
- -
- 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
- 350 g
- -
- Foldable
- -
- Yes
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- USB-C
- -
- Yes
- Connector
- 4.4 mm balanced
- -
- Balanced connection
- Yes
- -
What reviewers said
Moondrop Horizon
The Moondrop Horizon is a wired, open-back over-ear headphone with a warm-neutral, forgiving sound that suits relaxed listening without fatigue. Its 50mm dynamic driver delivers good detail and an airy, spacious presentation, though its build feels less premium than its appearance suggests and its bass response rolls off noticeably. Priced around $200, it offers solid value for audiophiles seeking a comfortable, non-aggressive tuning with a balanced 4.4mm connection.
- Pro:Warm, non-fatiguing sound signature
- Pro:Spacious and airy presentation
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable fit
- Con:Bass roll-off reduces impact
- Con:Build quality feels less solid than it looks
- Con:Loose fit may affect consistency
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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