Edifier WH950NB Gen 2
Score: 89/100
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 100 with ANC
Score: 88/100Rankings
The Edifier WH950NB Gen 2 delivers ultra-long battery life, fast charging and an 8-level hybrid ANC with LDAC support. Its weight is higher than many competitors and it lacks AAC codec support, which may affect some users. Best suited for Android commuters and travelers who prioritize battery endurance and ANC over ultimate sound fidelity.
The beyerdynamic AVENTHO 100 is a premium on-ear headphone delivering industry-leading battery life, active noise cancellation and high-resolution codec support. While its build quality and feature set are top-tier, the ANC isn't the strongest in its class and occasional hiss can be distracting. Suited for users who value lightweight, foldable design and sound customization over maximum ANC performance.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
55 hours | 60 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 296 g | 220 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 10 minutesbest | 15 minutes |
40 mmbest | — | |
91 dBbest | — | |
2 yearsbest | 2 yearsbest |
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Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 55 hours | 60 hours |
Quick Charge Time (minutes) | 10 minutes | 15 minutes |
Features(1) | ||
Noise Cancellation Type | Intelligent | Active |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 296 g | 220 g |
Audio(1) | ||
Supported Audio Codecs | LDAC,SBC | AAC, SBC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
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Professional reviewers commend the WH950NB for its impressive multi-mode ANC, exceptionally long battery life, comfortable earpads, fast 10-minute charge and LDAC hi-res audio support, while noting that the sound quality does not reach audiophile levels and the lack of AAC codec limits some device compatibility.
Everyday users consistently praise the headphones for their comfort during long sessions, reliable ANC, long-lasting battery and clear call quality, with the fast-charge feature and safe-volume app controls also receiving positive remarks. The main criticisms echo expert concerns about sound fidelity and missing AAC support.
“great pair of headphones for personal/professional use”
“padding softly envelops head/ears”
“no slipping”
Professional reviewers commend the AVENTHO 100 for its lightweight on-ear form factor, long battery life, high-resolution codec support and tactile physical buttons, while noting that its ANC is adequate but not best-in-class and that the button layout has a learning curve.
Everyday users consistently praise the comfort of the eco-leather padding, the impressive battery endurance and the balanced sound, but they commonly mention the need to get used to the button scheme and the occasional hiss heard in ANC or transparency modes when idle.
