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Austrian Audio Hi X25bt Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£120Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:30 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Austrian Audio Hi X25bt Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Austrian Audio Hi X25bt
6.4/10

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components

80%

6.1

Technical score

20%

7.6

User score

â–²Better than 59% of headphones
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 56% of models
Score components

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–²Better than 56%
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components

52%

6.4

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

6.8

Design

8%

5.7

Connectivity

6%

7.8

Battery

4%

6.9

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 59%
7.6

User score

User score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

6.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 71%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Austrian Audio Hi X25bt

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components:

52%

6.4

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

6.8

Design

8%

5.7

Connectivity

6%

7.8

Battery

4%

6.9

Calls & Controls

6.1
User score
User score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

6.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.6
Popularity
Popularity
6.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 59% of models
Popularity:
Austrian Audio Hi X25bt has a popularity score of 6.6 points, which is higher than that of 59.2% of products in this category.
6.6
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 56% of models
Score components:

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

7.4
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
44 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 44 mm, larger driver size than 83% of headphones and equal to 0.7% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
12 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 12 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 64.9% of headphones and equal to 2.1% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
1
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 1 microphones, more microphones than 26.9% of headphones and equal to 50.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wireless
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
5
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 5, newer Bluetooth version than 70.9% of headphones and equal to 13.1% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Market range: <10 m – >15 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.7% of headphones and equal to 80.6% of headphones.
Audio latency
220 ms
Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 220 ms, higher audio latency than 88.8% of headphones and equal to 1.1% of headphones.
Multipoint support
yes
This pair of headphones supports multipoint. 69.4% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
yes
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
30 hours
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 30 hours, higher battery life than 46.3% of headphones and equal to 10.4% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
1.5 hours
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 1.5 hours to charge, lower charging time than 87.2% of headphones and equal to 7.6% of headphones.
Quick charge
yes
This pair of headphones supports quick charge. 67% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
700 mAh
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 700 mAh, higher battery capacity than 66.4% of headphones and equal to 3.7% of headphones.
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Brand name
Austrian Audio
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
270 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 270 g, heavier than 70.2% of headphones and equal to 0.9% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
5
Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
This pair of headphones has a clamp force of 5, higher clamp force than 68.4% of headphones and equal to 2.1% of headphones.
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Austrian Audio Hi X25bt vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 4 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (44 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    44 mm vs 40 mm
  • Multipoint support
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • LE Audio support
    This pair of headphones supports LE Audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 11.6% of headphones support Bluetooth LE Audio.
  • Quick charge support
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 6 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (12 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    12 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 0.5 hours shorter charging time
    This pair of headphones has a lower charging time than the average pair of headphones (1.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    1.5 hours vs 2 hours
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 4 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (44 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    44 mm vs 40 mm
  • 6 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (12 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    12 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 0.2 % lower distortion
    This pair of headphones has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 4,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (24,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    24,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 10 dB SPL higher sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a higher sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (113 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    113 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • Quick charge support
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • 0.5 hours shorter charging time
    This pair of headphones has a lower charging time than the average pair of headphones (1.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    1.5 hours vs 2 hours
  • USB-C charging
    This pair of headphones uses USB-C charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.5% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • Play while charging
    This pair of headphones can play while charging, the average pair of headphones cannot. 29.1% of headphones support play while charging.
  • Rechargeable battery
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • Multipoint support
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • LE Audio support
    This pair of headphones supports LE Audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 11.6% of headphones support Bluetooth LE Audio.
  • Fast pairing support
    This pair of headphones supports fast pairing, the average pair of headphones does not. 14% of headphones support fast pairing.
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • Sidetone support
    This pair of headphones supports sidetone, the average pair of headphones does not. 25.3% of headphones support sidetone.
  • Quick mic mute
    This pair of headphones includes a quick mic mute, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.3% of headphones support a mute function.
  • 70 ms higher audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (220 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    220 ms vs 150 ms
  • 23.9% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (270 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    270 g vs 218 g
  • 3 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (99 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    99 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 0.7 higher clamp force
    This pair of headphones has a higher clamp force than the average pair of headphones (5 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    5 vs 4.3
  • 5.4% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Austrian Audio Hi X25bt
    the average pair of headphones
    Austrian Audio Hi X25bt has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.59 vs 8).
    7.59 vs 8
  • 5.4% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Austrian Audio Hi X25bt
    the average pair of headphones
    Austrian Audio Hi X25bt has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.59 vs 8).
    7.59 vs 8
  • 23.9% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (270 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    270 g vs 218 g
  • 0.7 higher clamp force
    This pair of headphones has a higher clamp force than the average pair of headphones (5 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    5 vs 4.3
  • 3 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (99 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    99 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 70 ms higher audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (220 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    220 ms vs 150 ms

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Karolinger
≈ estimated
05/02/2023
Hands-on review · sound, comfort and connectivity tests
Verdict
Austrian Audio Hi-X25BT is a high-quality Bluetooth headphone with excellent value for the price.
6.0
Booth Junkie
≈ estimated
07/01/2022
Hands-on review · features, sound, battery and mic tests
Verdict
Austrian Audio Hi-X25BT offers good sound and comfort, but its non-replaceable battery limits long-term use.
6.0
No Theme Reviews
≈ estimated
02/12/2021
Hands-on review · codec, sound and connection tests
Verdict
Austrian Audio Hi-X25BT is worth it only if you want its sound and connections; otherwise the cheaper X15 is the better value.
8.0
PresentDayProduction
≈ estimated
15/12/2021
Hands-on review · a month of studio and travel use
Verdict
Austrian Audio Hi-X25BT is good value for mixing and travel, though its touch controls are unreliable and transient detail trails rivals.
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Austrian Audio Hi X25bt

  • Precise and analytical sound profile suitable for monitoring and neutral listening
  • Highly versatile with analog (3.5mm), digital (USB-C), and Bluetooth connectivity
  • Excellent comfort for long sessions due to soft memory foam pads and lightweight 270g design
  • Solid build quality with durable all-metal hinges
  • Reliable 30-hour battery life and the ability to charge while using Bluetooth
  • Clear call quality with effective speech isolation

What customers don't like about Austrian Audio Hi X25bt

  • Lacks Active Noise Cancelling (ANC), making it less ideal for loud environments like commuting
  • Limited to the basic SBC Bluetooth codec; missing high-res options like aptX or AAC
  • Touch controls are frequently described as finicky, overly sensitive, or prone to accidental triggers
  • No companion app for EQ customization or firmware updates
  • Wired analog connection uses a 3.5mm-to-USB-C cable, which is harder to replace than standard cables
  • Leaner bass response may disappoint 'bassheads' seeking heavily emphasized low-end

Verdict

The Austrian Audio Hi-X25BT is a professional closed-back hybrid headphone featuring proprietary 44mm High Excursion drivers, a 25-ohm impedance, and a frequency response of 12Hz to 24kHz. Key characteristics include multi-point connectivity via Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C digital audio, or 3.5mm analogue jack, alongside a robust foldable design with all-metal hinges and soft memory foam earpads. Main pros highlight its exceptional clarity, analytical sound profile, 30-hour battery life, and the ability to listen while charging; however, cons include limited high-quality codec support (SBC only), occasional sensitivity issues with the touch-sensitive controls, and the lack of a dedicated companion app or active noise cancellation.

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