Edifier WH950NB

The Edifier WH950NB is a comfortable pair of wireless ANC over-ear headphones with excellent sound quality and strong noise cancelling for the price. Connectivity is best-in-class with multipoint Bluetooth 5.3 and LDAC support. But the mediocre mic, loose fit during exercise, and some reported Bluetooth drops keep it from being a slam dunk.

Let's talk numbers. The WH950NB lands in the 87th percentile for sound quality in our database, which puts it firmly in "one of the best on the market" territory for this price bracket. Those titanium-coated 40mm drivers deliver a clean, detailed sound with the kind of clarity you'd expect from something wearing a Hi-Res Audio badge. LDAC support means Android users get the good stuff, not just the standard SBC codec.

Noise cancelling is another strong point, sitting at the 94th percentile. That's genuinely impressive for a headphone in this range. The hybrid ANC setup with 8 levels of adjustment gives you real control over how much of the outside world you let in. Battery life comes in at 34 hours with ANC on, which puts it at the 79th percentile, solid but not class-leading. The quick charge is handy though: 10 minutes gets you 7 hours. Connectivity is where this thing really shines, hitting the 99th percentile. Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint means you can bounce between your laptop and phone without missing a beat.

The weak spot? Calls. The mic performance lands at 63.7 out of 100, which is mediocre. And that's before we get into the wired mic issue that owners keep reporting.

The Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B is the elephant in the room here. Sony's ANC is generally considered best-in-class, and several WH950NB owners have noted that the Edifier's noise cancelling doesn't quite match up. The Sony also tends to have a more secure fit for active use. But the Edifier counters with LDAC support and a more neutral sound signature that some listeners prefer.

The Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 is another strong alternative, especially if sound quality is your top priority. Sennheiser's tuning is more refined, and the MOMENTUM 4 has better call quality. But you'll pay more for it. The JBL Tune 670NC is the budget option in this group, cheaper but with noticeably weaker sound and ANC. The Technics EAH-A800 is interesting if you want LDAC and excellent battery life, though it's pricier. For pure value, the Edifier WH950NB holds its own against all of these, especially at the lower end of its US price range.

Pricing on the WH950NB is all over the place depending on where you shop. In the US, you're looking at USD 144 to USD 180 across six listings, and Amazon.com has the best deal at the low end of that range. Canadian buyers will find it between CAD 205 and CAD 230. European pricing is frankly weird, ranging from EUR 303 to EUR 438, which makes it a much harder sell there. For the US price, you're getting a lot of headphone. The sound quality and ANC performance punch above what you'd expect at USD 144. But when you creep toward USD 180, you start brushing up against some serious competition from Sony and Sennheiser that might make you think twice.

The Edifier WH950NB sits in that crowded mid-range wireless ANC over-ear space, the kind of headphone you buy when you want most of the flagship experience without the flagship price tag. It's got the spec sheet to back that up: titanium-coated 40mm dynamic drivers, LDAC support, hybrid noise cancelling, multipoint Bluetooth 5.3, and a foldable design that comes with a travel case. On paper, this thing is loaded.

But the WH950NB is a headphone that does a lot of things well, and a few things that make you scratch your head. The sound quality is genuinely impressive for the price, and the comfort is up there with headphones costing twice as much. Yet the user feedback tells a more complicated story, with fit issues during exercise and some Bluetooth quirks that keep popping up.

So is the Edifier WH950NB the right pick for you? If you want a comfortable, great-sounding pair of wireless headphones for work, travel, and everyday listening, it's a strong contender. If you need something for workouts or rock-solid call quality, you might want to keep reading before you hit that buy button.

Skip the WH950NB if you need headphones for exercise or running. The loose fit is a recurring complaint, and these will slide right off your head mid-workout. Also skip if call quality matters to you. The mic scores 63.7 out of 100, and the wired mic issue makes it worse. If you're in Europe, the EUR 303 to EUR 438 pricing makes this a poor value compared to what US buyers pay. For gym use, look at earbuds with ear hooks or the Sony ULT WEAR with its more secure fit. For calls, the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 is a better bet, though pricier.

Should you buy the Edifier WH950NB? If you're looking for comfortable wireless over-ear headphones with genuinely good sound and strong ANC for under USD 180, yes, this is a solid buy. The sound quality is the star here, and the comfort means you can wear these for hours without fatigue. The multipoint connectivity is also a real quality-of-life win if you juggle multiple devices.

But be honest about what you need. If you take a lot of calls, the mediocre mic performance is going to annoy you. If you want headphones for the gym or running, the loose fit is a dealbreaker. And if you're in Europe, the pricing makes this a much harder recommendation. For desk use, travel, and music listening, the WH950NB delivers a lot of headphone for the money. Just don't expect it to be perfect at everything.