The Edifier W820NB Plus wireless over-ear headphones offer everything one could wish from a current design, including the ability to listen to music up to 49 hours before needing to recharge (with SBC codec and no ANC). The Bluetooth module on this new updated model now supports Sony's LDAC codec, which paves the way for Hi-Res Wireless certification. LDAC allows for a transmission bandwidth of up to 990kbps, which works with a compatible LDAC Bluetooth source in ideal conditions.
Since Edifier doesn't offer any other options in terms of codecs, other than the standard Bluetooth SBC, these headphones are basically to use with LDAC sources almost exclusively. In the website, Edifier shows a user with an iPhone. But iPhone users - and basically users with any device that doesn't support LDAC - should stay away from these headphones because they don't support AAC - so those users will be having the worse experience of SBC exclusively.
But because the 40mm titanium coated dynamic drivers on the W820NB Plus provide a frequency response up to 40kHz and because the headphones provide not only wireless connectivity but also wired (via USB-C), users can enjoy music from any high-quality source, which awards these headphones also the Hi-Res Audio certification.
Apart from audio connectivity, Edifier equipped the W820NB Plus headphones with Hybrid ANC technology, further improving the music listening experience. According to the company, these headphones provide superior active noise cancelation and use advanced deep neural network to filter out unwanted sounds to ensure clear voice calls. When users are active, they can activate ambient sound mode to stay aware of the surroundings.
The W820NB Plus headphones come with the Edifier Connect App, which offers a wide range of options and allows users to customize settings such as power display, EQ selection, shutdown timer, prompt volume and soothing sounds to their own preferences.
Design wise, the Edifier W820NB Plus headphones are very similar to other noise canceling designs, with the difference that they are available in more colors, including Grey, Green, Blue, Ivory or traditional Black. The super soft headband and ear cushions are comfortable to wear for long periods of time. What is truly remarkable for headphones with these features, is that the W820NB Plus are available for $79.99. A new record for ANC and Hi-Res capable headphones. It's just a shame they don't support AAC and very hard to understand why.
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