SCARY Good! Edifier WH950NB VS Sony WH-1000XM5

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What's going on KZbin! Today we're taking a look at the new Edifier WH-950NB, and seeing how they stack up to the Sony WH-1000XM5. Be sure to like and subscribe for more reviews! Also, let me know what products you'd like to see on the channel!
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Edifier WH-950NB
US www.amazon.com/dp/B0BM92D2D1
UK www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BM92D2D1
DE www.amazon.de/dp/B0BM92D2D1
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0:00 ANC Test
0:26 Intro
1:33 Unboxing
3:17 ANC & Ambient Mode
4:33 General Specs
6:00 Sound Quality
7:40 Phone Call Performance
8:33 Outro
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[@_-Z-]

Thank you for another great comparison! 👍

[@OfficialGamesky]

Awesome video as usual man. The way you explain the sound is a perfect way for anyone to really get a feel for how these sound. Awesome headphones as well!

[@CEONTHEMAKING]

Thanks bro! Much appreciated!

[@Jiggy609]

Just got these and they're awesome, great sound quality, ANC, Battery, and they look so good...finally found the replacement for my Sony XB900N!!

[@manoj238]

Thanks for this video. They are on sale for $100 now in the US and this video helped me to pick this over the Soundcore Q45.

[@blmidd8284]

Clutch as usual, I was just looking at those sony's. Thanks for giving me a cost competitive option to consider.

[@marymadigan9707]

Nice review on the Edifier thanks as always 👏🇮🇪😎

[@cal7447]

3:30 Thank you SO MUCH for giving a numerical estimation comparing the 2 models' ANC capabilities. I know it's all subjective and empirical in the end, but this is so much more helpful than reviews that just keep repeating "worse than Sony's but not far off"

[@quocbaolongtran3338]

You should have mentioned about their LDAC. When I turn that mode on, the headphone can only withstand 16-19 hours (I do not know exactly)

[@danielfernandez1041]

Great video! You helped a lot

[@CEONTHEMAKING]

Glad it helped!

[@adjustmentanuar]

Great Review!

[@maheshkrishnan443]

Loved this video, helped me decide in going for the Edifier 950, especially the microphone test. Feels premium with minor tradeoff on App feature experience - totally acceptable for daily use.

[@DonKey496]

How are pads holding up? I heard the materials they used on the earcups deteriorate easily? I'm looking to get this or the Sony 720n. Which one would last longer?

[@sadikarafat4227]

last time i bought edifier w820nb plus,i was disappointed because of the volume,it was quite low compared to same priced headphones like anker soundcore life q20+,now i'm planning to buy the edifier w950nb,does this headphone has the same "low volume" issue like edifier w820nb plus??

[@rafaellaguna9463]

​@@DonKey496 I have been using the 950nb for 5 months and they have not deteriorated, the pads can be easily removed and it has not deteriorated in any way, nor has its included case

[@xash06]

Just got the edifiers for my laptop ✨

[@themadears]

How is the delay while connected to the computer? Iam going to buy for video editing

[@asan1050]

CEONTHEMAKING Thanks Much !

[@myroslav6873]

I got these Edifier ears few days ago. For me the call quality was one of the priorities, in that 150-200$ range I did not find anything better. I actually had sellers call me via headphones to test, lol, tried some Plantronics, Bose, Jabbra, Sennheiser momentum 4 and these Edifier WH950NB were the best. Now, Sony WH-1000XM5 are better, in terms of call quality and overall, but they are also 2.5 times the price here where I live. I was hesitant but ended up getting Edifier.

[@marcomongke3116]

How are the ear cushions. Heard they are hot and sweaty during long use. Are they confortable?

[@myroslav6873]

@@marcomongke3116 Cushions are their strong point. I can sit in them all day, and the leather is very smooth, it's the first thing you notice when you touch them. But you will somewhat sweat, because it is leather and they are closed. Anyway, I am satisfied with how they feel on the head. After some time of using them I found things I don't like, but cushions are not one of them.

[@lowwwyeeet2410]

@@myroslav6873 what things that you didn't like about the Edifier WH950NB?

[@sphyraena]

does the mic work while in wired mode?

[@myroslav6873]

​@@lowwwyeeet2410 What I like: - build quality (materials, feel, sturdiness). This summer I've used them everyday for many hours, 8 hours a day of work, and also when riding a bike, moving my lawn, carrying them in my bag. After that I just clean them with a wet cloth and they look almost like new. They give the impression that they will last. - battery life. they last me two whole days of work, and then some more - they work well with my main phone, which is newer Android. The phone defaulted to selecting a high quality LDAC codec, there is companion app. - mic quality is very good, people hear me clearly over the calls at work and even when I ride my bike and talk to my gf she says they do not pick up wind or road noises, cars etc. When I listen to my voice records I am satisfied, a lot more so than with my previous wired Koss headset. This was the main selling point for me. - gf told me they look good. What I don't like: - the biggest issue is how they connect and work with computers, which is my use case. The sound under MacOS is not good, as if the bit rate was very low. And under Windows, sometimes the computer sees them just as headphones, and sometimes as headphones + mic. So on Apple MacBook computer that has Windows via Bootcamp they work only as headphones and I found no way to make the computer see the mic. On my new Desktop with Win 11 they are identified as both headphones and mic and I can use them for calls. But the sound quality was bad for some reason, so I had to search and install some alternative bluetooth driver and audio codecs, and finally they work well with good sound and the mic works, but it was a bit of a pain. Funnily, on my old Win 10 laptop they identified and worked flawlessly from start and I had to do nothing. There is no dedicated app for Windows or MacOS. - they sound bad with my old Android phone and old tablet, and there is no way to fix that since only newer phones support that new codec. With Iphone I have not tested and don't know if there's an app. - if you use them with more than 2 devices and switch between them, you have to create a new connection every time. They only remember 2 devices at any given time - noise cancellation is not very good. I don't like active cancellation mode: way too much sound gets in. The other day I was working from my gf's apartment, these headphones failed to block incoming construction noises. And if there's wind they actually pick it up and bring in wind noise. Also, I don't like transparency mode: it gives a feeble but annoying noise when you are in a silent room, and it picks wind way too much when you're outside. So much so that when I'm on my bike and want transparency to hear the traffic and have better awareness, if there's wind I almost cannot hear music or traffic. My friend gave me his old Plantronics Backbeat Pro headphones, and even though they are almost 10 years old, their noise cancellation is years ahead of these Edifier (and modern Sonys too, to be fair). Overall, while I'm not 100% satisfied, I would still get these again since imo they represent good value. Other headphones twice the price would have the same issues and possibly worse.

[@iskenderaknc7460]

Does mic work while the aux cable is attached?

[@maciejsynmarka4487]

I realy like the premium look of edifiers !

[@asyrxaf8790]

Best comparison vid

[@YxnEugh]

i could listen to this man talk for hours

[@LordCommandor]

Weird...

[@TecHMoE]

Dope comparison homie!

[@CEONTHEMAKING]

Thanks Bro! Appreciate you stopping through ✌🏽

[@erickmarrero4848]

Thank you for the video. I am thinking of buying these headphones and I want to know what is the build quality like? Could you describe it because I am a blind person I cannot see. It would be much appreciated. Thank you for all the hard work and effort you put into these videos.

[@mstelle]

Hey! I see this question is not yet answered here. In case you still need it: I got the Edifier and I think the build qualily is quite solid. It’s sturdy, the band is firm but not stiff, and it also doesn’t squeak or anything like that. The leather has a nice soft touch. I have used it for 3 months only, but so far no signs of a wear down. I cannot compare it to the Sony, though. Hope that helps! Let me know if I can support somehow.

[@erickmarrero4848]

@@mstelle thank you very much

[@user-qn1zj5bs5p]

what about the volume ? i heard some review said its volume is very low , i need some quite loud volume headset thanks

[@obaysurfdeluxe3500]

Hello, thank you for the review, could you possibly consider reviewing the technics EAH A 800 and compair it to sony?

[@klerkusmaximus]

Let me say something even after year and you will probably have chosen your cans already: ANC: ANC loves Sony, Bose, and Apple. In other words if you look for the best ANC go for them in order. While the ANC on Technics EAH-A800 is decent, it has some flaws: if you take steps in socks/barefoot it gets transmitted into your earcups that resonates in a bouncy-like sound. If you listening too music it is gone, but comes right back with quiet passages. The A800 are a creaky monster with their plastic that gets also transmitted into earcups even without ANC. The thing is, it is fixable. My ANC died on the A800 (after a year and 3 months), I got them repaired, yet the ANC is still faulty but the plastic creakiness is gone. The soundprofile/signature is identical as Sennheiser's when not better. Everything sounded on place, clear, and overall pure joy besides the faults. Out of box it was a great sounding experience, with dynamic EQ it was excellent. Microphone is also good enough. Ambient sound is about right, could be little bit better. App is meh. Technis wins the battery life with advertised 60h without ANC with LDAC, 45h with ANC and LDAC. Yet I still miss them but for a higher price than the whxm4 I would still recommend the whxm4 .

[@DapplefrostAnimation]

What would be your personal pick over these and the Sony WH-XB910N?

[@___Anakin.Skywalker]

Do they sound better with wires on?

[@sait_koca]

I've bought them two weeks ago but just found the time to open them. My opinions are: * They sound super quiet, I don't know if the problem is with my inept phone but even with 100% volume, the sound they produce is really disappointing. * They look huge on my head, not eligible for outside use it seems. *The earpads are really soft, a plus for them. In conclusion, I didn't really like these and missed the time to return them so it was kind of a bad purchase for me.

[@fruuts5380]

Which would you say is better Edifier WH950NB or the Sony WH-CH720N? Could you do a comparison between the two?

[@Bumbleebeful]

The WH950 definitely better

[@user-fz2jf3yd9w]

Which would u say is better Edifier WH950 or the JBL LIVE 650BTNC? It’s a nice headphone review🤟🇹🇼

[@CEONTHEMAKING]

havent tried the JBL you mention

[@parthmenon]

What's your favourite for noise cancelling? Both for Headphones and earbuds? Thanks!

[@CEONTHEMAKING]

Bose QCII earbuds and Sony XM5 headphones

[@hasna7542]

would you recommend the edifier over sony wh-ch720n in terms of value for money?

[@magnus3895]

Does this headset have a mic built in?

[@olexandermatsui8588]

I think you can buy a new model w860nb pro in China, it's the same and it'll be cost you 480 yuan or 70 backs. So, it'll be a great purchase if compare with Sony. I agree, the sound is very good and clear but I really wanted a little bit more bass even using Dynamic sound.

[@evictyt.]

90% vs 75% okay, that's all I need

[@elmaster6207]

Wow, the call quality impressed me, yes, the XM5 spund better but the Edifier was really good too.

[@CEONTHEMAKING]

Agreed.

[@nessalin2971]

got it for 61 dollars during the big sale in Malaysia 🤭bought from the official edifier store too hihi

[@Sofrag99]

Hello, in which store did you buy them? 😮

[@nessalin2971]

shopee official edifier! i got it on 11.11 last year

[@noorshanto3038]

Please compare with OneOdio studio wireless c ( without ANC only sound quality)

[@vaughnfreeman7967]

I had the OneOdio a few months a go and they are horrible!!! The reviewers for those headphones must have been paid off 😆; I returned them the very next day. I purchased the Edifiers a few weeks ago and they are great especially over Bluetooth with LDAC turned on!

[@LeonardoFrav]

I tested a 950 on the store and it sounds lacing compared to 820nb and it gives too much pressure in my head.

[@romko-romario]

Thanks for the review! Which are better: these Edifier or Marshall Major IV?

[@CEONTHEMAKING]

Haven't tried the major iv

[@nnyyxz2]

So in your opinion, SONY or EDIFIER is better?? Because I'm still confused about choosing by listening to your outro 🙏🏻 help me to choose the best one‼️🙏🏻

[@CEONTHEMAKING]

Edifier is a comparable alternative at a better price. If money is no option, obviously get the XM5.

[@sdp-kp8ex]

Good for Gym?

[@Madmax-TV]

Mainly for music which is best this WH950NB or STAX 3?

[@CEONTHEMAKING]

I actually don't have the Stax 3

[@jonascrauss]

I've tried both. The Stax 3 is better for music quality. However Stax 3 is heavier and don't have anc. But the difference is not that big

[@Madmax-TV]

@@jonascraussif music is your main priority stax is a good one. For ANC i'll go with q45 and xm4 because of comfort.

[@emanuelshamku141]

These or the q45 what do you think?

[@jpehumbler3136]

These.

[@jasonMB999]

I'm sorry if I didn't hear you right, did you just say the xm5 wasn't much better than edifier in anc? Did you test the in your bedroom or something?

[@CEONTHEMAKING]

Tested in library

[@jasonMB999]

@@CEONTHEMAKING i also tested a skullcandy crusher anc against the sennheiser momentum 4 in the library and they almost tied. That was a very unreliable result

[@c0uchsl0uch]

Have you compared the edifier 950 to space q45 ❓

[@CEONTHEMAKING]

I haven't

[@c0uchsl0uch]

@@CEONTHEMAKING what's the hold up 🤔🤷

[@mineinspiron]

How about the bass compared to Soundcore QC45 and Sony XM4

[@ericb3452]

It sounds like sound is close, but most have a lean to the Edifier, but the Soundcore app is definitely superior.

[@ezrapardede1921]

there's no crappy bass in these price range,but something that have decent bass without being boomy or drowning other frequency, the Edifier did better, even the XM4 can sometimes be boomy

[@___Anakin.Skywalker]

@@ezrapardede1921 what's wrong with boomy? I like boomy

[@ezrapardede1921]

@@___Anakin.Skywalker bassy ≠ boomy, boomy bass usually considered that the bass also drowning the lower mids of frequency or/and removing details from the mid bass, you could have deep, thump and rumbling bass without being overly boomy

[@___Anakin.Skywalker]

@@ezrapardede1921 i don't hear that detail i just listen to sound

[@LASALDELMAR]

te amo loco

[@luplay1665]

Serve prá jogar no nitendo Switch OLED? 🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@guillermodepadualopez1155]

Compré los edifier hace un mes en unos 100 dolares en Amazon y la verdad me han gustado mucho.

[@mukajp]

Witch has a better bass?

[@vaporjoes]

Right now edifier has a 25.00 coupon on Amazon. I got move for $154

[@LuisGarcia-de5gw]

Can you compare them to the space q45? I'm trying to decide between those two

[@cobra2994]

Same here I feel the xm5 and space q45 would be a good comparison and I can’t seem too find any videos on KZbin so CEON you should make a video on that please 🙏

[@davidmmuench]

Same! I'd like to know if the Q45's are louder and have better bass than the Edifiers.

[@LuisGarcia-de5gw]

Yeah, im also curious to see wich anc is the best between those headphones

[@saadmanabid7856]

which one to choose?

[@rolins3279]

The product looks really good, but did Edifier change their app's privacy policy that asks for suspicious access that frankly has nothing to do with an audio product 🤔

[@jappers6535]

Yes you can turn off location, photo, phone access. Just recently bought those haha

[@Dionysor]

android lets you turn off internet access on individual apps:)

[@user-ml8ey1tk9o]

Привет из Казахстана. Спасибо за обзор. Английский язык не знаю, но Яндекс мне перевёл.

[@user-wr9lg2jb6y]

Hello. Can you tell me how to enable Ldac on your computer? I'm already exhausted.

[@Andyhandle]

I have the Edifier stax Spirit s3 and Sony whxm3. I still use both (and Bose nc700). However, I can't see myself buying another Edifier for sometime. It's one of the worst audio purchases I've made. Sounds great and battery is good. The app wants more access than I'd expect and throws out spam in Chinese from time to time. And the app fails to recognise that the headphones are Bluetooth connected about 50% of the time which means that some of the options like the different audio modes aren't available. Hardware design is ok. It's solid (creaks a bit). But the on:off button is in a terrible position and sometimes I have to press for 14 sec to turn them off (usually now I insert a 3.5mm headphone jack and taking that out switches off the headphones automatically - which can be a pain trying to go from wired to wireless mode. The default cups I found uncomfortable, they're a bit small and pinch. The "cool" ear cups fitting a bit better. Leather stitching is showing some wear after a few months. Call quality in any breeze is very poor and there's no anc. Meanwhile the Sony keeps on going and going. NFC pairing, excellent anc. Needs EQing to get the best from them and works very well with LDAC and hires sources and spatial I was surprised at. The Edifiers sound better than my old Sony's. But I'd absolutely get a Sony replacement over an Edifier.

[@Renato-no6kw]

Achei que só eu ficava grilado com esses pedidos de permissão sem necessidade.

[@GiovanniBR1234]

The STAX S3 are a different type of headphones. They're planar magnetic, and also Bluetooth with a good battery, that's rare with this kind of headphone. No Sony headphones is like that. I think it could be a bit better in design and feel, but it would be way more expensive. This one is not like that, the Edifier W820NB and WH950NB are like the Sony xm4 and xm5, more costumer base ANC headphones. I have the first one, it's really good for it's price, but the build is cheap. That's alright for me because I prefer a better sound and I'm not rich or anything. It's a choice really, the Sony's are 2 or 3 times more expensive but provide a more premium experience in pretty much all areas (expect sound maybe)

[@deykno87]

Heard the volume doesn’t get too loud on those eddys how is volume vs xm5

[@CEONTHEMAKING]

Sonys do get louder.

[@sanchomill]

Hard to hear the xm5 have a great sound. Bass invade everything and the sound isn't cristal clear.

[@tyalarcstr998]

These or skullcandy at the same price?

[@ceesparxxx]

With old headphones and Bluetooth speakers, do you throw them away, collect them, or do companies just send them to you to do a review and you have to send them back? I'm curious because I took apart a bunch of Bluetooth speakers I have and removed the batteries that weren't holding a charge anymore. Good news is that they still work without a battery when they are plugged in lol. Bad news is now I have a bunch of batteries and no proper knowledge on how to dispose of them 😂😆

[@CEONTHEMAKING]

Basically just collect them. Gonna have to purge at some point.

[@ceesparxxx]

@@CEONTHEMAKING I feel you. I currently have a bunch of lithium batteries from old Bluetooth speakers that I need to get rid of and no knowledge on how to do so 😂. Good news is that the speakers still worked plugged in with no battery......bad news is now I have a bunch of old lithium batteries and no way to properly dispose of them 😂😆

[@ravuther488]

What is jbl's heavy bass earbud?

[@CEONTHEMAKING]

Live pro 2

[@jefflaurenbautista8297]

Help me out guys. I need pros and cron. Im confused which one to pick. Edifier wh950nb, jbl tune 770nc or sony ch720n.

[@crq89]

I have the same problem

[@jefflaurenbautista8297]

@@crq89 any thoughts bro?

[@crq89]

@@jefflaurenbautista8297 I didnt buy any of these yet but i think to buy the edifier one, they’ve a case, good opinion and price but i dont know, should i pay less and buy edifier w820nb or pay more and get wh950nb, sb can help? Or choose other headphones

[@user-qn1zj5bs5p]

personally i would choose ch720n , but im not sure sony fix the bug for using app will get dc occasionally or not

[@kevinlin9820]

0:06 0:18

[@rifat6049]

Edifier WH950NB has ZERO bass. sounds very boring.

[@marclenraymagdaraog691]

This has Sh1t Battery btw.