Zildjian ALCHEM-E ZXHP0022
Its Perfect Tune technology calibrates sound to each ear, delivering a personalized audio experience with 45-hour battery life even with active noise cancellation. Multipoint Bluetooth 5.3, two ANC levels, and an included 6.35mm wired connection add flexibility, while the custom-molded silicone case protects without bulk. Best for drummers and active listeners who need personalized, all-day wireless sound, though its 14.1 studio score makes it unsuitable for critical mixing.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong connectivity (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong anc (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong battery (80th percentile) 80th
Cons
- Below average comfort (18th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | No |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.8 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | leatherette |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Impedance | 4700 |
| Sensitivity | 94 |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | 2 Levels of Active Noise Canceling |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | No |
| Cable Length | 1.8 |
| Range | 15 |
Battery
| Battery Life | 45 |
| Charging | USB-C |
| Capacity | 680 |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 1 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Touch Controls | No |
| App | Zildjian |
| Volume Limiting | No |
| Gaming Mode | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Zildjian ALCHEM-E ZXHP0022 | 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) | 40 | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 4700 | - | 470 | 314 | 16 | 34 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Battery Life Hours | 45 | 30 | 60 | 30 | 20 | 50 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zildjian ALCHEM-E ZXHP0022 | 80.6 | 68.1 | 35 | 83.1 | 79.9 | 17.9 | 53 | 83.1 | 67.2 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98 | 99.3 | 95.7 | 99.4 | 76.1 | 53.6 | 87.2 | 97.7 | 98.4 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 92.4 | 97.8 | 90.7 | 87.7 | 37.4 | 98.1 | 67.2 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 77.7 | 95.6 | 76.1 | 53.6 | 70.7 | 98.9 | 87.5 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98 | 83.2 | 92.4 | 93.2 | 69.8 | 32.3 | 87.2 | 94.4 | 98.4 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 93.4 | 98.3 | 77.7 | 97.2 | 85.9 | 53.6 | 53 | 97.4 | 60 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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