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Edifier ED-W280NBPRO vs Sony WI-C100

What ED-W280NBPRO does better (6) and where WI-C100 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Edifier ED-W280NBPRO
Edifier · 2025ED-W280NBPRO
9.5Score
6 advantages≈ $40
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Sony WI-C100
Sony · 2022WI-C100
7.0Score
2 advantages≈ $25
9.6Battery8.5
4.9Build & features4.1

Why is ED-W280NBPRO better than WI-C100?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · WI-C100: No
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%
  3. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  4. Charging time1.5 h vs 3 h2×
  5. LDACYes · WI-C100: No
  6. Bluetooth version5.4 vs 5+8%

Why is WI-C100 better than ED-W280NBPRO?

  1. Battery life23 h vs 25 h+9%
  2. Weight32 g vs 20 g+60%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony WI-C100Sony WI-C100≈ $257.0
Sound
FitIn-earNeckband
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—9 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance24 Ω—
Sensitivity92 dB—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life23 h25 h
Charging time1.5 h3 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Weight32 g20 g
Protection ratingIP55IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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