Edifier W830NB Review, a Long-Battery Pick With Treble to Fix

My Edifier W830NB review verdict is a buy at $79.99 on Edifier’s US store (checked October 24, 2026, with Black, Ivory, Gray and Sand White all in stock), as long as you want very long claimed battery life, LDAC and multipoint, and you’re happy to fix the treble in the app EQ. Edifier claims 54 hours with ANC on and 94 hours with it off. Independent testing finds the weak spots. Audio Science Review measured large peaks and dips in the treble, and SoundGuys scored the noise cancelling below average. I’d still pick it over most pairs at this price for battery and features.

Who should buy the Edifier W830NB?

I’d buy the W830NB if battery life matters most and you use an Android phone that can run LDAC. It suits people who move between a phone and a laptop, since it connects to two devices at once after you switch multipoint on in the ConneX app.

I’d skip it if blocking plane noise is your main goal, if you need a 3.5 mm jack or a hard case, or if you never want to open an EQ. For the full shortlist, see my best budget headphones picks, and for the rest of the brand, my best Edifier headphones guide.

How good is the W830NB’s noise cancelling?

Edifier claims its hybrid ANC reaches up to -45 dB, calls that an 18% increase over the previous generation, and says the figure comes from Edifier Lab. SoundGuys found two ANC levels in the ConneX app, High and Medium.

SoundGuys gave the W830NB a lab noise cancelling score of 7.6/10, which it rates below average and better than only 24% of the over-ear headphones it has tested. It found passive isolation blocks most nearby conversation, with some still getting through.

Trusted Reviews found the ANC cuts a good chunk of noise without ever reaching real quiet, and on a plane its performance seemed to go in and out. In a pink noise test against the Sony WH-CH720N, the Edifier did worse, and Trusted Reviews concluded that better noise cancelling exists for less than $100.

ASR’s amirm didn’t publish an ANC measurement. His listening impression was that passive blocking was already very good and that turning on noise cancelling roughly halved the remaining noise, to nearly inaudible levels.

I’d treat the ANC as a decent extra and buy something else if noise cancelling is the main reason you’re shopping.

How long does the W830NB battery last?

Edifier claims about 54 hours with ANC on and about 94 hours with ANC off, and it ran those numbers in its own lab with SBC at 80% volume. Edifier’s US store adds that a 15-minute charge gives 10 hours of playback, and Trusted Reviews reports the same claim. Edifier rates a full charge at about 1.5 hours and lists a USB-C port with a 5V 1A input.

SoundGuys didn’t measure battery life for this model, and its review said Edifier didn’t advertise fast charging at the time. Trusted Reviews ran the closest thing to an independent check. At about 50% volume over LDAC, a five-hour drain used only 1% of the battery. That’s a partial test, so the 54-hour figure stays a claim. The partial result points the right way, and battery is the main reason I’d buy this pair.

How does the W830NB sound, and does the EQ fix it?

The stock tuning is the W830NB’s biggest problem, and the EQ helps.

What did ASR measure?

ASR tested over a USB cable, where the W830NB shows up as a DAC in the computer’s OS. amirm said the small cups made a proper fit on his GRAS 45CA fixture hard, especially in bass, so the measurements carry some error. He found large peaks and dips in the treble, plus peaking in the bass and between 1 and 2 kHz, and he said other online measurements look similar. The treble result matters most. Tonality depends on the content, so a note that hits a peak sounds bright and one that lands in a dip sounds muffled.

At max volume he got 104 dBSPL, and the distortion issues lined up with the frequency response errors. On first listen the sound was wooly, and treble-heavy tracks sounded a bit bright. He didn’t recommend it in default form and wished Edifier had applied corrective filters by default. In a follow-up reply he said he would recommend it with EQ, if comfort and reliability hold up. He called it an incredible bargain at sale prices under $70.

What did SoundGuys and Trusted Reviews find?

SoundGuys describes a treble-leaning, consumer-friendly sound. Against its preference curve the W830NB lacks sub-bass, matches the upper bass and lower mids, and shows a wide treble spike from roughly 6.5 to 9 kHz. Its MDAQS audio quality score was 4.4/5, above average and better than 70% of the over-ears it has tested, with a 4.7 for timbre and a weaker 3.1 for distortion.

Trusted Reviews calls the sound clear, lean and energetic, with sharp, well-defined treble. It found the crisp tuning makes music thinner, and turning the volume up makes it sound harsh. Next to the Sony WH-CH720N, the Edifier sounded crisp and detailed, and the Sony sounded warmer and more natural, with bigger bass.

How would I set up the EQ?

SoundGuys found a four-band parametric EQ with Q control in the ConneX app, and Trusted Reviews lists Classic, Classical, Heavy Bass and Rock presets. ASR calls the EQ somewhat restrictive. amirm found Edifier limits each filter to part of the audio range, so only part of his correction fits. With his EQ, including a bass filter, the treble sounded much more balanced and clarity improved. I’d point a band at the 6.5 to 9 kHz spike SoundGuys found and follow ASR’s lead with the rest.

Does the W830NB work with iPhone, and how do LDAC and multipoint behave?

Yes, it works with an iPhone. Edifier lists LDAC, AAC and SBC, and it says LDAC works only with Android devices. An iPhone connects over AAC or SBC. Edifier claims LDAC runs at up to 990 kbps on Android and says the W830NB carries Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification.

Multipoint connects two devices over Bluetooth 5.4. Edifier ships it switched off, so you turn it on in the ConneX app. Trusted Reviews found that turning multipoint on drops LDAC, and that Spatial Sound only works with LDAC off. In practice, Android owners pick between LDAC and two-device use. An iPhone can’t use LDAC anyway, so that trade-off doesn’t apply there. My LDAC and multipoint guide covers how that trade-off plays out on other pairs.

Edifier claims a game mode latency of 0.08 s. There’s no 3.5 mm jack. Edifier includes a USB-C audio cable for wired listening, and SoundGuys found ANC and transparency still work wired and the headphones charge at the same time. ASR found the volume buttons adjust the level in Windows over USB.

Is the W830NB comfortable, and how well is it built?

Edifier lists the W830NB at about 267 g, so it isn’t heavy. Trusted Reviews found it comfortable with soft earpads and a clamp that doesn’t squeeze, and SoundGuys called it comfortable for long sessions and daily commutes. Fit is the open question. ASR’s amirm found the cups too small to be comfortable for him, and he expects others will like the supple pads. He liked that the headband adjusts.

Build is the weak part. SoundGuys found the mostly plastic frame creaks and rattles when handled, and its review pair picked up scuffs after a week of going in and out of a backpack. Trusted Reviews said the earcups scratch easily. ASR said it looks and feels like a much more expensive headphone, so the impressions split. It folds, there’s no case in the box, and there’s no IP rating. I’d buy a hard case with it.

The controls sit on the right earcup, and SoundGuys found you can’t customize them. Trusted Reviews found the raised playback button easy to find. ASR’s review has a useful tip. You power it on by pressing the center of the volume control. amirm first pressed the mode button and mistook his sample for defective.

How are calls and transparency mode on the W830NB?

Edifier claims DNN noise reduction that separates voices from noise. SoundGuys found the mic struggled to block background noise in its office test and had similar trouble with wind outdoors, and it still called the mic usable. Transparency is middling. SoundGuys said the microphones could be stronger, and Trusted Reviews found the mode fine, with a little noise that cuts into detail. I’d use it for quick calls in quiet rooms and keep a dedicated headset for long meetings.

The button below goes to Edifier’s US store, where all four colors were in stock at $79.99 on October 24, 2026.

Should I buy the W830NB or the cheaper Edifier W80?

The W80 is the cheaper pick at $49.99 on Amazon US (Black and Ivory, sold by EdifierDirect) on October 22, 2026. The W830NB is $79.99 at Edifier.

Edifier claims the W80 lasts 40 hours with ANC on and 65 hours off, and a reviewer’s test ran about 45 hours with full ANC. Edifier claims up to -49 dB of ANC for the W80, a higher figure than the W830NB’s -45 dB, and both numbers are maker claims. The W80 has LDAC and two-device multipoint over Bluetooth 5.4, and it ships with a 3.5 mm cable, which the W830NB lacks. Neither comes with a hard case, and the W80 gets a fabric pouch. The W80’s weak spots are a treble lift that can turn shrill at default settings and Edifier spec pages that disagree on AAC.

I’d buy the W80 on a tight budget with an Android phone. I’d pay the extra for the W830NB on an iPhone, where Edifier lists AAC clearly, and for the longer battery claim. There’s more in my Edifier W80 review.

Is the W830NB better than the W820NB Plus?

For most buyers, yes. The W820NB Plus v25 is $89.99 at Edifier’s US store on October 24, 2026, in Ivory, Smoky Pink and Navy Blue, with Dark Gray sold out. The independent reviews below tested the W820NB Plus. Edifier’s US store now sells a v25 version.

SoundGuys rates the W820NB Plus higher on noise cancelling and sound. Its ANC scored 8.4/10, better than 57% of over-ears, against 7.6/10 for the W830NB, and its MDAQS score was 4.8/5 with a 4.2 for distortion. SoundGuys’ W830NB review said the W820NB reduces a wider range of low frequencies. Its W820NB Plus review points to the W830NB for longer battery life, slightly better noise cancelling and Bluetooth 5.4, so SoundGuys’ own pages disagree on ANC. Headphones Addict measured an average of 6.22 dBA of active cancellation and 14.57 dBA of passive isolation on the W820NB Plus, with maximum reduction of about -35 dB, mostly passive, against Edifier’s -43 dB claim.

The W830NB wins on features. SoundGuys and Headphones Addict both found the W820NB Plus has no multipoint and no custom EQ, only four presets. SoundGuys found its cups rotate flat without folding, with no case in the box. Headphones Addict measured 33 h 20 min with ANC on at 50% volume. Headphones Addict liked its balanced, non-fatiguing tuning, and Major HiFi (whose body text calls it the W820NB) found it comfortable for hours and its ANC very good for the price.

Prices come from Edifier’s US store and Amazon US on the dates shown. ANC and battery figures are Edifier’s claims as published on Edifier’s store and product pages, by SoundGuys and by Headphones Addict, and the multipoint column follows Edifier, Trusted Reviews and SoundGuys. My W800BT Pro review covers the W800BT Pro, which matches the W80 at $49.99.

I’d buy the W820NB Plus v25 only for its better-rated stock sound, and only if losing multipoint, folding and a custom EQ doesn’t bother you. Everyone else gets more for less with the W830NB.

Which cheap pairs compete with the W830NB?

These site picks sit close in price, and each beats the W830NB on something specific.

The CMF Headphone Pro is $79 at Amazon and Nothing US on October 22, 2026. SoundGuys measured 43 hours with ANC on, and it has LDAC, AAC and two-device multipoint. It ships with a cloth pouch. I’d pick it over the W830NB for a measured battery number. My CMF Headphone Pro vs Baseus XH1 comparison has the details.

The Soundcore Life Q30 is $67.99 at Amazon (Black) and soundcore.com on October 22, 2026. RTINGS measured 44.3 hours on the original 2020 revision. It’s bass-heavy, with SBC and AAC and no LDAC, and SoundGuys named it as an alternative in its W830NB review. I’d pick it for bass lovers.

The 1MORE SonoFlow Pro is $72.99 at Amazon (Mocha Brown, sold by Wanmo Direct) on October 22, 2026, and 1MORE’s US store no longer lists it. Gough’s Tech Zone measured 61.5 hours with ANC on over AAC, and it comes with a hard case. Multipoint is an experimental app setting. I’d pick it over the W830NB for travel with a case.

The Sony WH-CH720N beat the W830NB in Trusted Reviews’ pink noise ANC test, and it was $65.49 at Amazon (Black) on October 22, 2026. RTINGS measured 38.4 hours with ANC on, and it has no LDAC.

Written by Marius

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