Edifier W860NB Reviews & Tests

Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Edifier W860NB

The relatively affordable Edifier W860NB headphones delivers solid noise cancellation and decent Bluetooth audio, but the ANC changes the sound signature when in use.

Powerful audio with boosted bass depth. Strong noise cancellation. Exceptionally comfortable over-ear fit.

Sound signature lacks high-frequency balance to match the bass boosting. ANC affects audio playback. On-ear controls can be problematic.

Edifier's W860NB headphones are extremely comfortable, and the ANC, when used on its own, is strong. When used while playing music, however, it impacts the audio output. Forgetting about the ANC for a second, the overall sound signature is solid, if a...

May, 2019

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Expert review by : Scott Wilkinson (techhive.com)

Edifier W860NB ANC headphones review: Excellent active noise cancellation, but not the best audio performance

Sound quality is quite good—as long as you listen with active noise cancellation enabled; otherwise, it's just too boomy.

Relatively inexpensive ; Long battery life ; Highly effective noise cancellation

Veiled, congested sound quality with ANC off ; Bloated bass with ANC off ; Touch-sensitive controls do not work well ; Cheap-feeling build quality

As I listened to the Edifier W860NB with ANC off, I was preparing to not recommend it; the sound quality is somewhat veiled and congested with boomy bass. Also, the build quality feels cheap, it’s not as comfortable as I would like, and the...

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Expert review by : Syed Hassan Algadrie (pokde.net)

Edifier W860NB ANC Wireless Headphones Review – Good ANC performance without breaking the bank

The Edifier W860NB ANC wireless headphones come with features typically found on others twice its price. Read on to find out how it fares.

+ Elegant design ; + Comfortable to wear ; + Great ANC functionality ; + Good battery life ; + Comes with a hard carrying case ; + Affordable price

- Plastic build quality ; - Bass-heavy ; - Micro-USB ; - ANC continues to drain the battery even when the headphone is off ; - Carrying case a little too big

The Edifier W860NB is a great option for those looking for great-sounding headphones with ANC functionality but aren't willing to spend too much.

Apr, 2021