Edifier WH950NB Gen 2
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 40
impedance ohms 32
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
open closed back closed
bluetooth version 5.3
74 Overall Score
Price £0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong anc (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong sound (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong mic (89th percentile) 89th
Cons
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.5 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam |
| Headband | steel |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 10000 |
| Impedance | 32 |
| Sensitivity | 91 |
| Max SPL | 91 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | Edifier WH950NB Gen 2 Wireless Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, Hi-Res Audio with LDAC 8-Level ANC, Spatial Sound 80H Playtime Bluetooth 5.4 Foldable 3.5mm AUX, Travel Case - Ivory | Edifier |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | hybrid |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
Battery
| Battery Life | 34 |
| Charge Time | 1.5 |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 7 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 4 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
| Boom Mic | No |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | No |
| App | Edifier Connect |
| Volume Limiting | Yes |
| Gaming Mode | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Edifier WH950NB Gen 2 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | 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 | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 32 | - | 314 | 470 | 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 | 34 | 30 | 30 | 60 | 20 | 50 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edifier WH950NB Gen 2 | 95.1 | 89 | 80.9 | 89.9 | 83.3 | 53.6 | 99.4 | 63.7 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.5 | 99.5 | 96 | 99.4 | 81.4 | 61.5 | 98.2 | 98.6 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.5 | 89 | 80.9 | 96.8 | 81.4 | 61.5 | 99.2 | 89.2 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98.5 | 89 | 93.4 | 98.4 | 92.9 | 91 | 98.5 | 71.6 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.5 | 87.3 | 93.4 | 95 | 76.7 | 34.5 | 88.8 | 98.6 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 95.1 | 98.8 | 80.9 | 97.9 | 89.1 | 61.5 | 98 | 65.4 |
Price
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