Edifier WH950NB
Edifier
75 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
95 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Edifier WH950NB
62 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews
Overall, users find these headphones comfortable and good-sounding with decent noise cancellation, but several have reported fit issues where they slip off during exercise, Bluetooth connectivity problems, and a non-functional microphone when used with a wired cable. Battery life and noise cancellation are seen as inferior to some competitors, and the durability of the earcups has been questioned after a year of use. Despite a few highly positive reviews, the mixed feedback indicates a product with notable compromises.
Pros
- comfortable fit for long wear
- great sound quality
- good noise cancellation
- decent Bluetooth performance
- multipoint pairing ability
Cons
- loose fit during exercise
- Bluetooth connectivity drops
- microphone fails with wired cable
- inferior noise cancellation to competitors
- earcup durability after one year
Comfort 4
Sound quality 4
Noise cancellation 3
Bluetooth connectivity 3
Fit during exercise 2
Microphone wired use 2
Sony WH-1000XM6
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Edifier WH950NB | Sony WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | synthetic leather |
| Headband | steel | synthetic leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 30 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 10 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 91 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 91 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC, SBC | LDAC |
| 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 - Black | Edifier | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 34 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 7 Hours | 10 min for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 12★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Edifier Connect | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Volume Limiting | ✓★ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Edifier WH950NB
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong comfort (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (8th percentile)8th %ile
Sony WH-1000XM6
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Edifier WH950NB0.501score per dollar
vs
Sony WH-1000XM60.252score per dollar
Edifier WH950NB offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 4 of 40 specs.
