February 24, 2023

Edifier W820NB: Simple but sufficient headphones

Some time ago we wrote about the Edifier W828NB , headband headphones with a brutal quality-price ratio. Now, we return with another model of the brand, the Edifier W820NB , which stands out for precisely the same reason. But there is much more to say about them and that is precisely why we are here today. We want you to know everything about these headphones, their technical characteristics, their advantages, their disadvantages, their availability and also, of course, their price.

Is it worth buying them today? It depends on what you are looking for. Like everything. There is no perfect product for everyone, so today we will talk to you at length about these Edifier headphones so that you can assess whether you are part of their target audience or not. Make yourself comfortable, let’s start. To the mess!

Design of the Edifier W820NB

These Edifier W820NB are circumaural headphones , that is, they cover the entire ear area for greater comfort. And precisely this is one of its most outstanding points: how comfortable they are. From the company they warn us that they do not squeeze, so that we can wear them all day without them squeezing us or ending up damaging our heads.

Keep in mind, of course, that they have the price they have, therefore you cannot expect the same comfort as in other models such as the Apple AirPods Max, but, in any case, they leave us very satisfied in this section. It has pads both in the central part of the headband and in the ear cups.

Edifier W820NB

It comes with buttons at the bottom, so we can control volume, power, bluetooth… You won’t have to take out your phone at all. It also has an LED that indicates the state they are in and a USB-C port to charge its battery and bring it back to life.

With ANC and DNN noise canceling

To understand its sound quality, we have to talk about two different acronyms: ANC and DNN . Both are two types of noise cancellation. ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) helps us listen to our music or movie in a super clear way, completely isolating outside sound. For its part, the DNN (deep neural network) helps us make our calls more crystal clear thanks to its integrated microphone and, therefore, with superior quality. We can also select an ambient mode , so that it filters part of the external sound. For example, this is very practical if we want to listen to the horns of the cars on the street to have greater security or the conversations of our office colleagues if we do not want to be totally out.

If we talk about music, we have a high-resolution audio certificate , supported by its 40mm titanium driver . It supports high-resolution SBC and AAC audio formats. In addition, it is also worth noting that it reaches 91 dB of sound pressure, an obstruction of 32 Ohms and a response range of 20 – 40000 Hz .

On the other hand, we can also talk about the game mode , which offers us very low latency and an enveloping effect, which makes us have a better experience when playing our favorite titles. It is especially recommended for action or first-person games.

Edifier W820NB

Battery and connectivity

They are wireless headphones, which come with Bluetooth 5.0 , which offers us a stable connection and a good distance (about 10 meters), so that this is not a problem.

We have a USB-C port with which we can charge the device. More or less we will need an hour and a half to charge these headphones from 0% to 100%. Also, the advantage of using a USB-C type cable is that most of the devices around us make use of this same type of cable, so even if you are on the road and run out of travel, you can return them to life even if you forgot your cable at home.

Speaking of battery, it has a capacity of 400 mAh , which translates to up to 49 hours of playback. This is a maximum value, with certain values (medium volume, no noise cancellation…). This figure is significantly reduced if we activate the noise cancellation, to about 29 hours . Again, we insist that there are certain parameters that can also reduce the battery.

Conclusion

Edifier W820NB are one of those products that is a sure bet. They are not the best on the market, you cannot ask for premium quality, but they are what they are and with this most users have their expectations covered. They enjoy good autonomy, their noise cancellation is very interesting and they are very comfortable. If you are looking for headphones that do not break your budget, this can be a very good option.

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