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Edifier W860NB Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:45 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):yes

Edifier W860NB 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 W860NB
7.6/10

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 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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Score components

80%

7.1

Technical score

20%

9.5

User score

â–²Better than 85% of headphones
8.3

Value for money

Value for money
8.3/ 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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Score components

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–²Better than 86%
7.1

Technical score

Technical score
7.1/ 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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Score components

52%

8.2

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

6.6

Design

8%

7.7

Connectivity

6%

6.0

Battery

4%

8.2

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 78%
9.5

User score

User score
9.5/ 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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Score components

70%

9.4

User ratings

30%

9.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
★Better than 99%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Edifier W860NB

Technical score
Technical score
7.1/ 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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Score components:

52%

8.2

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

6.6

Design

8%

7.7

Connectivity

6%

6.0

Battery

4%

8.2

Calls & Controls

7.1
User score
User score
9.5/ 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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Score components

70%

9.4

User ratings

30%

9.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.5
Popularity
Popularity
9.7/ 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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Popularity:
Edifier W860NB has a popularity score of 9.7 points, which is higher than that of 90% of products in this category.
9.7
Value for money
Value for money
8.3/ 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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Score components:

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

8.3
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
40 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
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
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
yes
This pair of headphones supports a noise-canceling microphone. 61.1% 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
5
This pair of headphones has 5 microphones, more microphones than 93.2% of headphones and equal to 2.8% 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
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
40 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 40 ms, lower audio latency than 77.2% of headphones and equal to 14.6% 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
45 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 45 hours, higher battery life than 68.6% of headphones and equal to 2.2% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
25 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life with ANC of 25 hours, lower battery life with ANC than 61.3% of headphones and equal to 3.7% of headphones.
Charging time
3 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
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
285 g
This pair of headphones weighs 285 g, heavier than 75.8% of headphones and equal to 0.7% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
3.1
This pair of headphones has a clamp force of 3.1, lower clamp force than 76.7% of headphones and equal to 2.7% of headphones.
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Edifier W860NB vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Active noise cancellation
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Multipoint support
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • 110 ms lower audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a lower audio latency than the average pair of headphones (40 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    40 ms vs 150 ms
  • 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
  • LDAC support
    This pair of headphones supports LDAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.1% of headphones support LDAC.
  • Clear call microphone
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • AptX Low Latency
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Low Latency, the average pair of headphones does not. 8% of headphones support aptX Low Latency.
  • 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.
  • 18.6% higher user score
    User score
    9.5/ 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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    Edifier W860NB
    the average pair of headphones
    Edifier W860NB has a higher user score than the average pair of headphones (9.49 vs 8).
    9.49 vs 8
  • 65.1% more popular
    Edifier W860NB is more popular than the average pair of headphones (9.69 vs 5.9).
    9.69 vs 5.87
  • 14.1% better value for money
    Edifier W860NB has better value for money than the average pair of headphones (8.29 vs 7.3).
    8.29 vs 7.27
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 1.2 lower clamp force
    This pair of headphones has a lower clamp force than the average pair of headphones (3.1 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    3.1 vs 4.3
  • Active noise cancellation
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • 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
  • 15 hours longer battery life
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery life than the average pair of headphones (45 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    45 hours vs 30 hours
  • Removable battery
    This pair of headphones has a removable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 7.8% of headphones have a removable battery.
  • 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.
  • 110 ms lower audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a lower audio latency than the average pair of headphones (40 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    40 ms vs 150 ms
  • 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
  • LDAC support
    This pair of headphones supports LDAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.1% of headphones support LDAC.
  • AptX Low Latency
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Low Latency, the average pair of headphones does not. 8% of headphones support aptX Low Latency.
  • AAC codec support
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • 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.
  • Fast pairing support
    This pair of headphones supports fast pairing, the average pair of headphones does not. 14% of headphones support fast pairing.
  • 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.
  • Clear call microphone
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • 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.
  • 4 more microphones
    This pair of headphones has more microphones than the average pair of headphones (5 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    5 vs 1
  • 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
  • 30.7% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (285 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    285 g vs 218 g
  • 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
  • 2 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 6 mm tighter earcup width
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (38 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    38 mm vs 44 mm
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 5 hours shorter ANC battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (25 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    25 hours vs 30 hours
  • 9 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (94 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    94 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 30.7% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (285 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    285 g vs 218 g
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 6 mm tighter earcup width
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (38 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    38 mm vs 44 mm
  • 3 mm tighter earcup height
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup height than the average pair of headphones (57 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    57 mm vs 60 mm
  • 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
  • 2 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 13 dB lower max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a lower max SPL than the average pair of headphones (97 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    97 dB vs 110 dB
  • 9 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (94 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    94 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
  • 5 hours shorter ANC battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (25 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    25 hours vs 30 hours

Video reviews

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

9.0
Gemma Summer
≈ estimated
25/01/2021
Hands-on review · noise cancelling, comfort and touch controls
Verdict
Edifier W860NB is recommended for the price, with strong noise cancelling, comfortable pads and handy touch controls.
9.0
TechJayUK
≈ estimated
22/01/2021
Unboxing and hands-on review · sound, noise cancelling and mic tests
Verdict
Edifier W860NB is a good choice for music lovers who want to block out noise and relax.
9.0
KitGuruTech
≈ estimated
08/10/2019
Hands-on review · sound, noise cancelling and battery tests
Verdict
Edifier W860NB is clearly recommended for travellers and music lovers, with only minor drawbacks.
9.0
Invision Game Community
≈ estimated
10/07/2019
First look · hands-on use, sound and comfort impressions
Verdict
Edifier W860NB is well worth it: great sound, comfort and touch controls, though the model naming is confusing.
8.0
TotallydubbedHD
≈ estimated
24/05/2019
Hands-on review · ANC, sound and battery tests
Verdict
Edifier W860NB offers decent noise cancelling and a fun sound with great battery life, though its ANC is not the best for the price.
7.0
Travis MCP
≈ estimated
17/01/2019
Hands-on review · noise cancelling, sound and value comparison
Verdict
Edifier W860NB is good enough for the job, but harder to justify against rivals in its price range.
9.0
Dave Taylor
≈ estimated
13/09/2018
Hands-on review · sound, comfort and noise cancelling tests
Verdict
Edifier W860NB is a very good choice with strong sound and noise cancelling for the money.
9.0
Adam Lobo TV
≈ estimated
09/08/2018
Unboxing and review · noise cancelling, sound and controls
Verdict
Edifier W860NB offers affordable active noise cancelling and no real reason to skip it, though its drawbacks are minor.
9.0
Bits Tribe
≈ estimated
08/08/2018
Hands-on review · battery, noise cancelling and sound tests
Verdict
Edifier W860NB offers good price-to-performance and affordability, with sound slightly behind the pricier Sony rival.
7.0
Reviews For Life
≈ estimated
27/09/2020
Month-long review · sound, noise cancelling and defects
Verdict
Edifier W860NB is good value for commuting, office or home use, but not for flights or server rooms.
9.0
Richard Tech
≈ estimated
05/07/2020
Hands-on review · sound, noise cancelling and battery tests
Verdict
Edifier W860NB offers good sound and noise cancelling, but its quiet microphone and older tech hold it back.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

soundguys.com
30/11/2021
Lab-tested review · ANC headphones
Verdict
The Edifier W860NB is a strong budget ANC pick with excellent battery life and accurate sound, but finicky touch controls and cheap-feeling build let it down.
richardtech.net
05/07/2020
Hands-on review · Lightweight ANC headphones
Verdict
The Edifier W860NB is a light, comfortable ANC pair with natural sound and dual-device pairing, held back by a quiet microphone and older Bluetooth 4.1.
pcmag.com
30/05/2019
Hands-on review · ANC headphones
Verdict
The Edifier W860NB is extremely comfortable with strong noise cancelling, but its sound changes noticeably when ANC is on, and its touch volume controls are fiddly.
kitguru.net
17/10/2019
Review · Noise cancelling headphones
Verdict
The Edifier W860NB suits listeners who put sound quality first, with excellent isolation and comfort, though the earcups can get warm after long sessions.
gadgetviper.com
12/07/2019
Hands-on review · Noise cancelling headphones
Verdict
The Edifier W860NB is a very comfortable ANC pair that silences low hums and fan noise well, but lets voices and TV sound through more than Bose or Sony.
hifiandmusicsource.com
23/05/2019
Hands-on review · ANC headphones
Verdict
The Edifier W860NB is a comfortable, understated pair that offers good value, with a long battery and two devices connected at once, though its touch panel can skip tracks.
techwalls.com
31/08/2019
Hands-on review · Budget ANC headphones
Verdict
The Edifier W860NB is a clean-looking, great-value ANC pair with long battery life and neutral sound, though its bass is boomy and the painted plastic scratches easily.
reviewsbestheadphones.com
20/07/2021
Value review · Noise-cancelling headphones
Verdict
The Edifier W860NB is a good budget pick with punchy sound, comfortable padding and solid noise cancelling, though its plastic build and touch controls feel less premium.
klgadgetguy.com
05/10/2018
Everyday use review · Budget headphones
Verdict
The Edifier W860NB is a good budget step into noise cancelling, though its bass is heavy and it doesn't block train noise well.
technuovo.com
12/02/2020
Hands-on review · Noise-cancelling headphones
Verdict
The Edifier W860NB is a subtle, comfortable pair with good noise cancelling and a handy included hard case, though its touch controls feel fiddly.
the-gadgeteer.com
28/04/2019
Hands-on review · Bluetooth headphones
Verdict
The Edifier W860NB is a fun, comfortable pair that sounds good wirelessly and suits commuters, though its noise cancelling trails Bose and Sony.
geektest.fr
28/01/2019
Hands-on test · ANC headphones
Verdict
The Edifier W860NB is a well-finished ANC pair with very long battery life, though its touch controls are imprecise and its micro-USB port cover feels dated.
M
moovely.fr
23/03/2019
Summary of the review
techtesters.eu
26/09/2019
Hands-on review · ANC headphones
Verdict
The Edifier W860NB is a comfortable, affordable ANC pair with a long battery and clear sound, though fiddly touch controls and a basic microphone hold it back.
T
tweakers.net
13/03/2019
Summary of the review

Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about Edifier W860NB

  • Effective active noise cancellation (ANC) for low-frequency sounds like traffic or office hums
  • Exceptional long-term comfort with plush, soft earpads and a padded headband
  • Impressive battery life, providing approximately 25 hours with ANC and up to 45 hours without
  • Balanced sound quality with aptX support for higher fidelity wireless streaming
  • Solid value for money, offering premium features like NFC and dual-device pairing at a mid-range price
  • Durable, sturdy construction that feels more premium than typical plastic builds

What customers don't like about Edifier W860NB

  • ANC usage can noticeably alter the sound signature, sometimes reducing bass or clarity
  • Touch-sensitive controls on the right earcup are often finicky or difficult to master
  • Outdated micro-USB charging port instead of the more modern USB-C
  • Integrated microphone is reported as being quiet or fuzzy during calls
  • ANC may drain the battery if left on while the headphones are powered down
  • Bluetooth 4.1 version lacks some of the connectivity benefits found in newer 5.0+ devices

Verdict

The Edifier W860NB is a pair of over-ear active noise-canceling (ANC) headphones featuring 40mm neodymium drivers and support for Qualcomm aptX and NFC pairing. These headphones offer a versatile listening experience with up to 25 hours of playback with ANC enabled and approximately 45 hours without it, all while maintaining a relatively lightweight 285g foldable design. Main pros include exceptional comfort from leatherette ear cups, a fairly neutral sound signature with deep bass, and the inclusion of a high-quality hardshell travel case. However, some users have noted that the smart touch controls can be finicky or difficult to master, and the use of an older micro-USB charging port rather than USB-C may be a drawback for some.

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