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Wavefun Wave Pro X vs Yamaha HPH-MT8: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Wavefun Wave Pro X vs Yamaha HPH-MT8, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

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.

  • Wavefun Wave Pro X
  • Yamaha HPH-MT8
HearWiki score
89
-
Sound
8.5
-
Noise cancelling
8.0
-
Battery
9.5
-
Calls
7.5
-
Value
9.0
-
Price (USD)
$130
$200

Specifications

Wave Pro XHPH-MT8
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$130
$200
HearWiki score
89
Not scored
Released
2026
2019
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
Driver
2× 40 mm dynamic
45 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
45 mm
Drivers per side
2
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
15 Hz - 28 kHz
Impedance
-
37 Ω
Sensitivity
-
102 dB/mW
Bluetooth
6.0
-
Wireless range
10 m
-
Battery life
100 h
-
Battery life (ANC on)
60 h
-
Wireless charging
Yes
-
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
Transparency mode
Yes
-
Wear detection
Yes
-
Weight
-
350 g
Foldable
Yes
-
Detachable cable
Yes
-
USB-C
Yes
-
Connector
-
3.5 mm

What reviewers said

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

Yamaha HPH-MT8

The Yamaha HPH-MT8 is a wired, closed-back studio headphone built for accurate monitoring, featuring a 45mm dynamic driver with a wide frequency range. It comes with both coiled and straight cables, a 6.3mm adapter, and a soft carrying case for portability. Without active noise cancellation, it relies on its over-ear design for passive isolation, making it a solid choice for critical listening in quiet environments.

  • Pro:Accurate, flat sound ideal for studio monitoring
  • Pro:Comfortable over-ear fit with plush padding
  • Pro:Includes both coiled and straight cables plus adapter
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Wired only, limiting mobility
  • Con:Relatively heavy at 350g

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