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1 / 10Edifier W830NB wireless ANC headphones
A 6.3 puts its noise isolation / ANC in the top half of over-ear headphones we've measured.
Measured on 86 of the 240 we've cataloged.
A 4.4 puts its audio quality in the top third of over-ear headphones we've measured.
Measured on 44 of the 240 we've cataloged.
above average for over-ear headphones — based on 150 of 240 we've cataloged.
Usb-c is the most common — on 87% of the 135 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 240).
5.4 appears on 11% of the 145 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 240).
Bluetooth appears on 44% of the 215 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 240).
The Edifier W830NB packs plenty of value, delivering customizable sound, multiple listening modes, and a comfortable, foldable design. Whether you’re casually listening at home or blocking out the world while commuting, these headphones offer a solid listening experience without stretching your budget.
Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
Measured frequency response (dB) against the SoundGuys house target — the dashed curve. The closer the measured line tracks the target, the more neutral the tuning; peaks ride above the target, dips fall below it.
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | -0.7 |
| 25 | -0.4 |
| 32 | -0.0 |
| 40 | 0.8 |
| 50 | 1.6 |
| 63 | 2.9 |
| 80 | 1.2 |
| 100 | 0.0 |
| 125 | -0.7 |
| 160 | -1.6 |
| 200 | -2.5 |
| 250 | -1.9 |
| 315 | -2.6 |
| 400 | -4.0 |
| 500 | -4.0 |
| 630 | -3.3 |
| 800 | -2.2 |
| 1000 | 0.2 |
| 1250 | 2.8 |
| 1600 | 2.3 |
| 2000 | 2.6 |
| 2500 | 9.3 |
| 3150 | 11.2 |
| 4000 | 3.2 |
| 5000 | 7.6 |
| 6300 | 6.7 |
| 8000 | 11.4 |
| 10000 | 3.6 |
| 12500 | -1.3 |
| 16000 | -11.7 |
| 20000 | -24.8 |
Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | 1.3 |
| 26 | 0.8 |
| 33 | -0.2 |
| 41 | -0.0 |
| 52 | -0.5 |
| 65 | -1.4 |
| 82 | -2.0 |
| 103 | -2.3 |
| 130 | -2.2 |
| 163 | -3.1 |
| 205 | -2.7 |
| 259 | -1.6 |
| 325 | 2.8 |
| 410 | 3.7 |
| 516 | 5.5 |
| 613 | 7.6 |
| 772 | 11.1 |
| 972 | 13.6 |
| 1220 | 18.5 |
| 1540 | 22.4 |
| 1940 | 24.8 |
| 2440 | 35.0 |
| 3070 | 35.8 |
| 3870 | 30.7 |
| 4870 | 35.7 |
| 6130 | 32.3 |
| 7720 | 34.9 |
| 9720 | 39.4 |
| 12200 | 28.6 |
| 15400 | 30.4 |
| 19400 | 33.5 |
Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Total attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | 0.9 |
| 26 | -9.1 |
| 33 | 2.3 |
| 41 | 8.2 |
| 52 | 9.1 |
| 65 | 8.0 |
| 82 | 16.7 |
| 103 | 22.3 |
| 130 | 26.3 |
| 163 | 22.4 |
| 205 | 23.2 |
| 259 | 20.1 |
| 325 | 15.5 |
| 410 | 9.9 |
| 516 | 10.3 |
| 613 | 10.4 |
| 772 | 13.2 |
| 972 | 15.1 |
| 1220 | 22.3 |
| 1540 | 24.1 |
| 1940 | 24.3 |
| 2440 | 35.9 |
| 3070 | 34.5 |
| 3870 | 30.7 |
| 4870 | 35.1 |
| 6130 | 32.0 |
| 7720 | 34.3 |
| 9720 | 38.8 |
| 12200 | 29.6 |
| 15400 | 29.9 |
| 19400 | 33.8 |
Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Scores (1–5), modeled from the measured response. Higher is better across timbre, distortion, and immersiveness — add other models to see where this one lands.
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