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Edifier W855BT Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:20 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Edifier W855BT Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Edifier W855BT
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components

80%

6.0

Technical score

20%

8.0

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%

9.8

Price

â–²Better than 56%
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 10
✕
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 56% of models
Score components

52%

6.0

Sound

20%

5.4

Features

10%

7.0

Design

8%

6.6

Connectivity

6%

5.1

Battery

4%

6.8

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 56%
8.0

User score

User score
8.0/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

6.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 60%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Edifier W855BT

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 10
✕
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 56% of models
Score components:

52%

6.0

Sound

20%

5.4

Features

10%

7.0

Design

8%

6.6

Connectivity

6%

5.1

Battery

4%

6.8

Calls & Controls

6.0
User score
User score
8.0/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

6.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.0
Popularity
Popularity
6.5/ 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 58% of models
Popularity:
Edifier W855BT has a popularity score of 6.5 points, which is higher than that of 57.7% of products in this category.
6.5
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 56% of models
Score components:

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

9.8

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
40 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.6% of headphones and equal to 53.3% 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
20 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 47.3% 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
4.1
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 4.1, newer Bluetooth version than 62.3% of headphones and equal to 5.4% 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
?
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
yes
This pair of headphones supports EQ customization. 76.8% 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
20 hours
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 20 hours, lower battery life than 65.1% of headphones and equal to 8.3% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
3 hours
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 3 hours to charge, higher charging time than 66.7% of headphones and equal to 20.8% of headphones.
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
1,400 mAh
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 1,400 mAh, higher battery capacity than 97.8% of headphones and equal to 0.9% of headphones.
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Brand name
Edifier
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
238 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 238 g, heavier than 56.9% of headphones and equal to 0.6% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Edifier W855BT vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • EQ customization
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 2.41x higher battery capacity
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (1,400 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    1,400 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • 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.
  • NFC pairing
    This pair of headphones supports NFC pairing, the average pair of headphones does not. 11.7% of headphones support NFC pairing.
  • AptX support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX, the average pair of headphones does not. 18.4% of headphones support aptX.
  • 2.41x higher battery capacity
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (1,400 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    1,400 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • 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
  • NFC pairing
    This pair of headphones supports NFC pairing, the average pair of headphones does not. 11.7% of headphones support NFC pairing.
  • AptX support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX, the average pair of headphones does not. 18.4% of headphones support aptX.
  • Multipoint connections
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint connections, while the average pair of headphones does not. 30.2% of headphones support multipoint connections.
    supports multipoint for up to 2 devices.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • EQ customization
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    3 hours vs 2 hours
  • 0.7 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 4 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (98 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    98 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 10 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (20 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    20 hours vs 30 hours
  • 9.2% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (238 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    238 g vs 218 g
  • 12 dB lower max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a lower max SPL than the average pair of headphones (98 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    98 dB vs 110 dB
  • 5 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (98 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    98 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 9.2% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (238 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    238 g vs 218 g
  • 0.7 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 4 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (98 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    98 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 12 dB lower max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a lower max SPL than the average pair of headphones (98 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    98 dB vs 110 dB
  • 5 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (98 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    98 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    3 hours vs 2 hours
  • 10 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (20 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    20 hours vs 30 hours

Video reviews

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

9.0
Geekception
≈ estimated
19/12/2017
Unboxing · multi-day use, fit and sound impressions
Verdict
Edifier W855BT is comfortable and well balanced, with excellent battery life and good value, though it is not very loud.
8.0
Army-Firedawg
≈ estimated
23/07/2017
Hands-on review · sound tests and listening notes
Verdict
Edifier W855BT is a strong pick for bass fans and budget buyers, though the mids and vocals fall short.
9.0
Adam Lobo TV
≈ estimated
14/12/2017
Unboxing and hands-on review · sound, calls and battery
Verdict
Edifier W855BT offers premium sound without a premium price, and is a very good choice if noise cancelling and an app don't matter.
9.0
Bits Tribe
≈ estimated
03/09/2017
Hands-on review · battery, range and sound tests
Verdict
Edifier W855BT offers balanced sound, a solid build and comfortable ear cups, and is worth a try.
Brand video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

technave.com
27/01/2017
Hands-on review · Sound and battery
Verdict
The Edifier W855BT is a comfortable, clear-sounding wireless pair for music, but it is weaker for movies and drains phone batteries quickly.
gadgetpilipinas.net
09/04/2019
Hands-on review · Everyday Bluetooth headphones
Verdict
The Edifier W855BT is a sturdy, good-looking pair with a day-long battery and aptX support, well suited to music and calls, though its treble feels a little light.
geektest.fr
04/05/2018
Hands-on test · Budget Bluetooth headphones
Verdict
The Edifier W855BT is a well-finished, long-lasting Bluetooth pair that does its job, though its foam blocks little outside noise and it has no noise cancelling.
viktec.net
24/05/2018
Hands-on review · Bluetooth headphones
Verdict
The Edifier W855BT is a comfortable pair with lively sound for daily listening and a long battery life, though its outer panels are hard plastic.
alpha-audio.net
07/03/2018
Hands-on review · Bluetooth over-ears
Verdict
The Edifier W855BT is a neutral, comfortable wireless pair with a clean finish, best for long relaxed listening rather than open, detailed sound.
techtesters.eu
30/11/2017
Hands-on review · Wireless over-ears
Verdict
The Edifier W855BT is a sturdy, neutral wireless pair with long battery life and soft pads, but it feels snug on large heads and lacks sound character.

Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about Edifier W855BT

  • Excellent battery life (up to 20 hours of playback and 400 hours standby)
  • High comfort level with soft leather padding suitable for long listening sessions
  • Balanced and clear sound quality with support for aptX audio codec
  • Sturdy build quality featuring an aluminum-alloy height slider
  • Convenient controls for volume and calls located directly on the ear cup
  • Includes a high-quality clamshell carrying case for portability
  • Stable Bluetooth 4.1 connectivity with minimal audio lag in videos

What customers don't like about Edifier W855BT

  • Bass response may feel inadequate for fans of bass-heavy genres like EDM or hip-hop
  • Lacks active noise cancellation (ANC), relying only on passive isolation
  • Passive noise isolation is not strong enough for very noisy environments
  • Ear cups can cause ears to get warm during extended use
  • Microphone quality is functional but not exceptional for professional use
  • Large ear cup design might not fit smaller ears or heads securely
  • Some users reported durability issues with the battery failing after several months

Verdict

The Edifier W855BT is a premium over-ear wireless headset featuring 40mm neodymium drivers and support for Bluetooth 4.1 with the aptX codec, delivering a balanced frequency response of 20Hz–20kHz and 98dB sensitivity. Designed with an aluminum-magnesium alloy frame and leather-padded ear cups, it offers a high-end aesthetic and exceptional comfort for long listening sessions. Key pros include a reliable 20-hour battery life (400 hours standby), NFC pairing for quick connectivity, and the versatility of a detachable 3.5mm cable for wired use. However, some users note cons such as a lack of active noise cancellation (ANC), bass performance that may feel light for certain genres, and a non-foldable design that limits its portability.

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