Edifier WH950NB review: so, so cushiony soft but what’s the sound like?

The Edifier WH950NB offers noise cancelling, EQ customisation and comfort, what's not to like?

Edifier WH950NB review; cream coloured headphones on a grey case
(Image: © Future / Edifier)

Our Verdict

These are lovely headphones that deliver on design and comfort but also back it up with good audio quality. The Edifier Connect app is excellent too, and enables you to customise your experience and swap between various preset modes to get more from music, work and gaming.

For

  • Incredibly comfy
  • Excellent customisation options
  • Good sound quality overall

Against

  • Sub-bass tones felt weak
  • Some may want more EQ options

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The Edifier WH950NB is the newest over-ear headphone from this reputable Chinese brand, and features the kind of smart tech and design flourishes you’d expect from more expensive, established products from Sony or Philips.

Edifier WH950NB review: key specs

Weight 296g
Dimensions 193 x 169 x 82 mm
Charging Time: 90 minutes (10 mins for 7 hours)
Playtime (ANC Off): 34 hours
Playtime (ANC On): 55 hours
Driver 40mm dynamic driver
Microphones 4-Mic ENC
Modes Music, Game and Theatre
App Edifier Connect for custom EQ
Bluetooth Version: Bluetooth 5.3
Input: 5V ⎓ 1A
Frequency response: 20Hz - 40kHz

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The Verdict
9

out of 10

Edifier WH950NB

These are lovely headphones that deliver on design and comfort but also back it up with good audio quality. The Edifier Connect app is excellent too, and enables you to customise your experience and swap between various preset modes to get more from music, work and gaming.

Editor, Digital Arts & 3D

Ian Dean is Editor, Digital Arts & 3D at Creative Bloq, and the former editor of many leading magazines. These titles included ImagineFX, 3D World and video game titles Play and Official PlayStation Magazine. Ian launched Xbox magazine X360 and edited PlayStation World. For Creative Bloq, Ian combines his experiences to bring the latest news on digital art, VFX and video games and tech, and in his spare time he doodles in Procreate, ArtRage, and Rebelle while finding time to play Xbox and PS5.