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Austrian Audio The Composer vs Edifier ES850NB

What The Composer does better (2) and where ES850NB wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Austrian Audio The Composer
Austrian Audio · 2024The Composer
2 advantages≈ $2,700
vs
Edifier ES850NB
Edifier · 2025ES850NB
9.6Score
2 advantages
Higher score
4.0Noise control & calls9.2

Why is The Composer better than ES850NB?

  1. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 20 Hz4×
  2. Highest frequency44,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz+10%

Why is ES850NB better than The Composer?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · The Composer: Yes
  2. Weight385 g vs 265 g+45%
Specifications

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Sound
FitOn-earOver-ear
Driver size49 mm—
Lowest frequency5 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency44,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance22 Ω—
Sensitivity112 dB91 dB
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Battery & charging
Battery life—92 h
Battery life with ANC—53 h
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—5.4
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Design & build
Weight385 g265 g
ColoursBlack—
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