EdifierW830NB Wireless Over Ear Headphones with -45dB Active Noise Cancelling, 94H Playtime, LDAC Hi-Res Sound, Spatial Audio, Fast Charging, Multipoint Connection, Bluetooth V5.4 - Black

My bold headline is 100% tongue-in-cheek--I adore my wife. These headphones are so good at this price point that it has the unintended effect of making it hard to hear my wife when she calls for me! Nooo! A few years ago I bought some Sony over-ear WH1000XM3s for $350 and they served me well for a couple of years, until they developed a major in-ear *shrieking* feedback loop issue, which made the active noise cancellation (ANC) totally unusable, so I started using them as corded headphones until the headband broke. This put me in the market for a new pair of ANCs, but money is tight right now.So I researched budget ANCs and found the Edifier W830NB after watching a variety of YouTube videos. For $80, these seem to have (subjectively) about 80-90% of what that older Sony pair delivered in terms of ANC and sound quality. I did some headphone frequency sweeps via YouTube and the headphones didn't have trouble with most frequencies. I did notice that while doing a center-channel frequency sweep, sometimes a tone would sound louder in one ear than the other, (which it's ideally not supposed to do), but that's not a deal-breaker for me. The bass could also be a bit thumpier, as I listen to a lot of hip-hop (among many other genres). The headphones did not rattle, though, during the low-range frequency tests, which suggests a solid build quality.Overall, I think these are five star for the money and the ANC. They may not rattle your brain in the audio quality arena, but for my purposes, sitting at my desk and trying to drown out the sound of a loud wall AC and portable fans during the summer, they do a fantastic job. I also like that this Edifier model has a corded (USB-C) jack, which I use most of the time. the next rung-up of Edifier ANCs didn't have this feature. The headphones are comfortable--maybe a little tight right out of the box, but after the foam gets softer, they'll be fine. The earcups feel a bit warm, but I also live in Los Angeles, where warm weather is frequent, and my Sonys had the same issue. This Edifier charges quickly, the sound is clear, and I can work dutifully at my desk. Although sometimes I have to lift up one of my ear cups, just so I can hear my wife. :)

Excelente sonido, muy buena cancelación de ruido y estupendos materiales.

Excellent product, at a super low price it rivals the more expensive units. Very comfortable to wear with a good fit over your head and ears, and while it will not stay out of you begin intensive workouts, it is a great for an all day wear, or for when you are cutting the grass.The sound quality is excellent, the design is good, the buttons are responsive, it is a great item for the casual user. It offers several levels of Active noise cancelling, but only with the use of the companion app. At maximum noise cancelling you can still hear some sounds filter through, but very lightly which in my opinion is good. I cannot speak for durability since I have not had them long enough, but time will tell. They do feel well built and I'm confident that they will be durable.

These were a Christmas present for our son and he is thrilled with the sound quality as well as for gaming and to block noise if he’s studying.. they’ve held it well for the past six months and have a lot of life left

The sound is great! I'm not an audiophile, but these sound good across all frequencies. There is an app where you can adjust all the frequencies. And they are allegedly noise cancelling. I haven't tried that feature yet because the padding around the speakers effectively blocks most outside sound. I haven't taken them on a plane yet to check it out, but for using at the gym, you don't need it.The one major problem I have is the on/off switch. It is placed between the "up" and the "down" controls in one continuous strip of rubber. It is not very large, though it does have a noticible "bump" on in. To turn them on, you press and hold this button. I haven't yet managed to reliably find this "nub" while wearing the headphones, so I have to turn them on - off of my head and wait for the blue light to flash. The light flashes very slowly, so you don't know whether they're on by the light alone for awhile. There is an audio notice that they are on and then another when they are connected. But you have to hold them up to one of your ears while pressing the button to hear it. I ususally have to try 2-3 times to turn them on, but they are quicker to turn on than off.But the real problem comes when turning them off. Of course, you use the same button between the Up and Down controls. But turning them off takes even longer. At least 2-3 minutes, without exageration. I've held the button down for at least that long. It's impossible to do with them still on your head. You have to take them off and watch for the RED light. Sometimes the volume increases or decreased while you're attempting to turn them off. It's very frustrating and it happens every single time. Clearly, either the button needs to be isolated, on it's own. This would be physically impossible to retrofit these. So it's a very poor design. And the button should be more responsive to a button press. Pressing the on/off button quickly has no effect. Interestingly, the "Pairing" button is on its own.It would really be nice if there were a firmware update to address this, but that may be too much to ask.The other great thing about these is that the battery lasts almost forever, which is one of the reasons I got them.While I like these, I would definitely not buy them again or recommend them to anyone else, unless you are prepared for some major frustration.I waited 3-4 months before writing this review because I thought that there was something I was doing wrong when turning them off, but no matter what I do, it just takes trial and error and patience to get these to turn off. If you are prepared for this pain point, these sound good, are comfortable and the battery lasts a long time. A lot to like, but very frustrating.

Great headphones at a reasonable price. Fit nice, not too heavy.

Cheaper than my Soundcores by 25-75$ but they have an even longer lasting battery. The button profile is nicely done as well, making it easy to use. I haven't had any connection issues, and the pairing was actually really quick and easy. They are hella comfy to wear, they function well, and the sound is great, though they are a tiny bit lacking in ANC. My Soundcores and Sonys are miles ahead in that one area.