Over-Ear
Sennheiser HD 569
60Average
$130
Full review dataSennheiser HD 569 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 6 of 7 measures.
- Sennheiser HD 569
- Wavefun Wave Pro X
HearWiki score
60
89
Sound
6.5
8.5
Noise cancelling
-
8.0
Battery
-
9.5
Calls
7.0
7.5
Value
7.4
9.0
Price (USD)
$130
$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
The Wavefun Wave Pro X is 9 years newer, but it is 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 USB-C. For 9 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- HD 5692017
- Wave Pro X20269 yr newer
What differsHD 569Wave Pro X
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
Everyday features
Specifications
HD 569Wave Pro X
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $130
- $130
- HearWiki score
- 60
- 89
- Released
- 2017
- 2026
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 38 mm dynamic
- 2× 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 38 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 2
- Frequency response
- 10 Hz - 28 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 23 Ω
- -
- Sensitivity
- 115 dB/mW
- -
- Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)
- 115
- -
- 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
- 300 g
- -
- Foldable
- -
- Yes
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
- Connector
- 6.35 mm
- -
- Microphones
- 1
- -
What reviewers said
Sennheiser HD 569
The Sennheiser HD 569 is a closed-back, wired over-ear headphone that delivers a smooth, balanced sound with impressive detail, making it a strong budget-friendly choice for home listening. Its lightweight build and comfortable fit are complemented by an easy-to-drive 23-ohm design, though it lacks active noise cancellation and is best paired with a desktop amplifier for optimal performance. The included dual detachable cables (one for home, one for portable use) add practical flexibility, while its 38 mm dynamic drivers handle acoustic music particularly well.
- Pro:Comfortable and lightweight build
- Pro:Smooth, detailed sound signature
- Pro:Easy to drive with low impedance
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:External noise isolation could be better
- Con:Best performance requires a desktop amplifier
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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