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Noise Airwave Max 6 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 5 of 7 measures.

  • Noise Airwave Max 6
  • Wavefun Wave Pro X
HearWiki score
64
89
Sound
6.1
8.5
Noise cancelling
5.4
8.0
Battery
9.7
9.5
Calls
6.0
7.5
Value
7.7
9.0
Price (USD)
$85
$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?

Same generation

Both shipped in 2026. These are the same generation of hardware - nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the Wavefun Wave Pro X adds Wireless charging and Wear detection.

  • Airwave Max 62026
  • Wave Pro X2026
What differsAirwave Max 6Wave Pro X

Everyday features

Wireless charging
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes

Level on: Bluetooth, USB-C, Transparency mode.

Specifications

Airwave Max 6Wave Pro X
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$85
$130
HearWiki score
64
89
Released
2026
2026
Availability
Sold new
Sold new
Driver
2-driver hybrid
2× 40 mm dynamic
Driver type
hybrid
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
40 mm
Drivers per side
2
2
Frequency response
-
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
-
Bluetooth
6.0
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LDAC
-
Multipoint pairing
No
-
Latency
80 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
120 h
100 h
Battery life (ANC on)
80 h
60 h
Full charge time
120 min
-
Quick charge
10 min → 15 h
-
Wireless charging
No
Yes
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
-
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
No
-
Custom EQ
No
-
Wear detection
No
Yes
Controls
buttons
-
Voice assistant
Google Assistant, Siri
-
Weight
304 g
-
Water resistance
IPX5
-
Foldable
-
Yes
Detachable cable
Yes
Yes
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
5
-

What reviewers said

Noise Airwave Max 6

The Noise Airwave Max 6 is a budget-friendly over-ear wireless headphone that pairs adaptive active noise cancellation with an exceptionally long 120-hour battery life (80 hours with ANC on). It supports high-resolution LDAC audio over Bluetooth 6.0, though it lacks app support and multipoint connectivity, making it a straightforward, long-lasting option for everyday listening.

  • Pro:Outstanding battery life of up to 120 hours
  • Pro:Adaptive ANC with transparency mode
  • Pro:LDAC support for high-quality wireless audio
  • Con:No app support or custom EQ
  • Con:No multipoint connection
  • Con:Physical buttons only, no touch controls

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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