W830NB Wireless Over Ear Headphones with -45dB Active Noise Cancelling, 94H Playtime, LDAC Hi-Res Sound, Spatial Audio, Fast Charging, Multipoint Connection, Bluetooth V5.4 - Gray

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. :)

These are amazing headphones. I have had them for 9months now. I work 14hr shifts, sometimes we sit all day these headphones will hold the charge the whole time. They have so many different modes to get the audio quality you want. You can access the noise cancellation mode without using the app. They are so comfortable, the foam on the ear cups creat such a great seal. You can connect to multiple devices at a time through Bluetooth. The ear cups are replaceable as well if needed. I love them. Highly highly recommend!!!

I’ve had mine just a little over 2 years now & I’ve used them practically daily over that timeframe. Battery life & connectivity are INCREDIBLE. I charge the battery once every couple weeks USUALLY. It doesn’t always need to be charged. The sound quality of these are next level!! They have crisp detailed highs & buttery smooth, full mids. If I have one gripe? I would prefer more bottom end bass. It isn’t HORRIBLE as is, it’s tight & accurate, but could benefit from increased depth. The comfort of these are brilliant, I can wear them 8 hours a day, & often have and scarcely know that I’m even wearing them. Considering I’ve had & used mine nearly DAILY for just over 2 years? They still look GREAT & work PERFECTLY? That’s a testament to the build quality. These are some of the best made & most durable headphones at ANY price point. Best sub $100 I’ve ever spent on audio gear ❤️

I love these, they're probably the best headphones i've ever used in this price point. The sound is very clear, it's much more durable than my previous Soudcore headphones (much much more durable), the controls make sense, I've never had an issue with Bluetooth or anything. The only downside to these is the mic quality but I was aware it wasn't the best going in, it works fine if there isn't any noise around you but if there is, like at a cafe or on loud bus, the person on the other end isn't going to be able to pick up what you're saying very well. They're also very comfortable, i've worn them for hours with no problem, super comfortable on my ears, battery quality is also pretty good as well. A for the noise cancellation, I'm on the spectrum so can be sensitive to noises from the street when I'm walking, restaurants, malls, etc, and these don't block them out 100% but do it just enough i can distract myself with music or a podcast instead.

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.

I was going to buy these and replace them with a pair of Sony XM's later. I have yet to shop or even browse for a replacement pair. - The headphones act as a pair of silicone earmuffs and block noise passively. Once you turn them on, make sure transparency mode is on, otherwise you will not hear a thing in passive mode with audio playing. - The sound quality is good. I prefer IEMs through a DAC but this headset is perfectly fine. -I have a big head and the headphones fit me quite comfortably.

Pros: Comfortable to wear for hours on end. Clear, full sound. You can hear the low end but it's not overpowering (I prefer that it would hit harder). Long batter life. Cons: The headset will randomly change the sound. When on calls, sometimes I can hear myself clearly while most of the time I sound like I'm in a muted closet. The mics are not very good for online meetings. It's very inconsistent. Sometimes I'm heard clearly, other times they have a hard time hearing me or can't hear me at all. Could be my laptop or the BT the headphones use. I would not buy these again and have considered returning them.

At first, these were low quality, now they are Excellent! This was my issue, not the cans. On Android (if your phone enables bluetooth LDAC), you need to connect with LDAC before judging. Click the bluetooth Edifier W830nb gear and select Audio and LDAC. Go to Developer Options on the phone Settings to ensure LDAC is on and secure. Distortion disappears. I'll choose these Hphones over the others that I have- and they're low cost. Your player or equalizer can customize further for your preference. Some say bass is missing- not now. For some reason, this also may have fixed my problem with low volume on Android to Airpod Pro 2s. Now, they are also outstanding on Android. Noise cancelling on W830nb is adequate/good, but not more, and does not reduce music quality as some do. They are light, feel good , but also seem cheap (my head still likes them). The manual does not speak English. Customer service (Natalie) was fast. Listen to Ziggy "Looking" to test clarity and quality. Bass is great when you tweak it. Some of the newer artist's songs have a problem with distortion, but I'm putting that back on the song (don't know what it is), but its the content source, not what the W830nb will do. Under $80 and better than my Bose or Sennheiser. Satisfied.