Edifier WH700NB Wireless Noise Cancellation Over-Ear Headphones

£39.99

Designed to let you drown out the noise of your colleagues or the hustle and bustle on your morning commute, the WH770NB Over-Ear Headphones are Edifier’s affordable ANC option to help you enjoy your music in peace. I rely heavily on noise cancellation during my morning commute as there’s nothing worse than being caught out sitting on the train with nothing to listen to. Therefore, I was thrilled to test Edifier’s new ANC-focused headphones.

Straight out of the box, the headphones look great – mine came in a lovely grey colour which added a stylish change to the standard black headphones I usually use. The matt grey finish is accompanied by super soft ear cushions, and a firm but comfortable headband. The side of the earpieces have a subtle Edifier logo which I liked as it maintains the rather minimalist and sleek overall look of the headphones. However, should the grey colourway not be to your liking or aesthetic, they also come in black, white, and blue options.

Putting the headphones on felt comfortable as they had a firm hold on the head with a decent amount of head cushioning in the ear pads and headband for comfort. After wearing the headphones for a few hours, I was impressed with how comfortable they were to wear.  I especially loved how the ear cups sit around the ears, rather than on them so there’s no uncomfortable squashing.

The true test of the WH700NB was in the sound quality and effectiveness of the noise cancellation. The WH700NBs are designed with 40mm dynamic drivers, which deliver exceptional sound quality for such an affordable price. However, a big draw of the WH700NB is that they have active noise cancellation to help you focus on your listening experience and drown out background noise. I personally found the sound quality excellent with each song and podcast meeting sounding just as good as some of my more expensive headphone models. I also found the ANC pretty substantial as it did cut down on excessive outside noise whilst I was on the train and in the office.   

The WH700NB boast to have up to 68 hours of continuous playback when the ANC is turned off, and 45 hours of playback when it is turned on. I used the headphones for a few days and after an initial charge, I didn’t have to recharge them again for a long while which personally is a big plus for me. To make this playback possible, the WH700NBs are fitted with a V5.3 Bluetooth Chipset which delivers a stable connection to your headphones and ensures that the sound quality remains high. In fact, you can connect the headphones to two outputs at once, so you can flick between them and different activities with ease.

Whilst the headphones are not going to be able to rival some of the most expensive ANC-focused headphones on the market which have a hefty price tag due to the top-of-the-line mechanics, the WH700NB Headphones are still way ahead of the competition for under £50. Therefore, I think the Edifier WH700NB are a great choice for those who want a great level of ANC and great sound quality for everyday use at an affordable price point. 

Pros:

• Great sound quality and reliable ANC
• Strong wireless connection for stable playback  
• Affordable price point for the sound quality and ANC tech
• Excellent battery life

Cons:

• My only fault is that when listening to loud music, a small amount of the sound leaks out so those around you can hear your audio a little which isn’t super great in quiet settings.