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Is the HiFiMAN Edition Xs worth the upgrade from the HiFiMAN Edition Xv?

You haveHiFiMAN Edition Xv$28084
-9.3HearWiki points
You're eyeingHiFiMAN Edition Xs$27074

Verdict

Downgrade

The HiFiMAN Edition Xs actually scores 9.3 points below the HiFiMAN Edition Xv, so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. None of the shared sub-scores move by more than half a point, so the two behave very similarly on the things reviewers measure. On paper: weight 452 g to 405 g. It is at least $6 cheaper, so the lower score comes with a saving. Only worth it if a specific feature above matters more to you than overall quality does.

−$6
Price difference
-9.3
Score change
-
Cost per point

What actually changes

Sub-scores both products have, on the same 0-10 scale. Bars extend right for a gain, left for a loss.

  • Sound8.68.5
  • Value9.29.3

Spec differences

Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.

Spec differences between the HiFiMAN Edition Xv and the HiFiMAN Edition Xs
SpecEdition XvEdition XsDirection
Weight452 g405 g
Full side-by-side comparisonWhat beats the Edition Xs?Check another pair

About this verdict

Direction matters here: this page answers "Edition Xv to Edition Xs". The other direction is a separate question with a different answer. Scores blend published review verdicts across over-ear and shift as new reviews land, so a marginal call today may not be one next quarter.