Austrian Audio Hi-X Hi-X65

★★★★☆ 4.0 (141)

The 44mm dynamic driver and open-back design deliver a 5Hz–28kHz frequency response with a natural, spacious soundstage for detailed monitoring. Durable metal hinges, a 310g foldable build, and two detachable cables (3m and 1.2m) provide studio-ready comfort and flexibility. Best suited for audio engineers and producers who require precise, analytical sound during mixing and mastering sessions.

form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 44
impedance ohms 25
open closed back open
Austrian Audio Hi-X Hi-X65 headphones
41 Overall Score
Price R$0
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong build (92nd percentile) 92nd
  • Strong sound (89th percentile) 89th
  • Strong user sentiment (71st percentile) 71st

Cons

  • Below average mic (18th percentile)
  • Below average anc (32nd percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.

Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
85/100Our AI sentiment readmedium confidence · 13 sources · May 2026
1★2★3★4★5★Q1 '22: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '23: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '23: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '24: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '25: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '25: 4.8★ · 4 reviewsQ4 '25: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '26: 3.0★ · 2 reviewsQ2 '26: 5.0★ · 1 review111114121Q1 '22Q2 '23Q3 '23Q3 '24Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews

Based on 13 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Anc 32.1
Mic 18.1
Build 92.4
Sound 89.3
Battery 44.7
Comfort 53.7
User Sentiment 70.8
Connectivity 42.5
Social Proof 61.8

Specifications

Full Specifications

Design

Form Factor over-ear
Open/Closed open
Foldable Yes
Weight 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs
Ear Cushion memory foam
Headband metal

Audio

Driver Type dynamic
Driver Size 44
Freq Min 5
Freq Max 28000
Impedance 25
Sensitivity 110
Hi-Res Audio Yes

Noise Control

ANC No

Connectivity

Wireless No
Wired Connector 3.5mm
Detachable Cable Yes
Cable Length 3

vs Competition

Spec Austrian Audio Hi-X Hi-X65 Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Apple AirPods Max Midnight Technics EAH-A800
Form Factor over-ear over-ear over-ear over-ear over-ear over-ear
Driver Type dynamic dynamic dynamic dynamic dynamic dynamic
Driver Size (mm) 44 40 42 40 40 40
Impedance Ohms 25 - 470 314 16 34
Wireless false true true true true true
Active Noise Cancellation false true true true true true
Open Closed Back open closed closed closed closed closed
Bluetooth Version - 5.3 5.2 5.2 5.0 5.2
Battery Life Hours - 30 60 30 20 50
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AncMicBuildSoundBatteryComfortUser SentimentConnectivitySocial Proof
Austrian Audio Hi-X Hi-X65 32.118.192.489.344.753.770.842.561.8
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare 9899.395.799.476.153.787.197.798.4
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare 9885.392.497.890.787.737.598.167.2
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare 9885.377.895.676.153.770.898.987.5
Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare 9883.292.493.269.832.387.194.498.4
Technics EAH-A800 Compare 93.498.377.897.285.953.753.197.460

Usage Scores

Work (21.3)Calls (14.1)Music (59.9)Overall (40.5)Budget (43.7)Gaming (36.5)Studio (65.2)Commute (28.6)

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