Edifier WH950NB : Comfy, capable and not too costly

Combining comfort with a confident audio presentation, the Edifier WH950NB are a great budget-friendly alternative to the Sony WH-1000XM5

Supremely comfortable; Solid battery life; High-resolution codec support on Android;

No wear detection; No AAC codec support;

Edifier WH950NB Review

Edifier's WH950NB headphones deliver a largely accurate sonic experience and decent active noise cancellation (ANC), as well as support for Google Fast Pair and the hi-res-capable LDAC Bluetooth codec, all for a reasonable $179.99. For just $20 more, however, we more highly recommend Sennheiser's HD 450BT headphones, which offer better audio quality and noise cancellation under $200, as well as the Urbanista Los Angeles headphones, which offer solar-powered charging in addition to strong audio and ANC.Elegant Looks, Overambitious Controls The WH950NB headphones, which are available in black or white, have a circumaural design. The headband sports the Edifier logo on both sides, while the outer panels of each earcup have a subtle leather-like grain. Smooth matte panels around the edge of each earpad house the push-button controls. With ample cushioning on both the underside of the headband and the earpads, the headphones feel comfortable over long listening sessions, though the fit...

The Edifier WH950NB headphones offer solid noise cancellation and a balanced sound signature in a comfortable design, though their control layout could be more intuitive.

Accurate audio performance; Decent noise cancellation for the price; LDAC codec support; Comfortable fit; Customizable in-app EQ

Lacks AAC and AptX codecs; Too much function overlap with the physical controls