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Edifier ES850NB vs HifiMan HE1000

What ES850NB does better (2) and where HE1000 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Edifier ES850NB
Edifier · 2025ES850NB
9.6Score
2 advantages
Higher score
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HifiMan HE1000
HifiMan · 2026HE1000
3 advantages≈ $2,700
9.5Battery2.4

Why is ES850NB better than HE1000?

  1. Battery life92 h vs 23 h4×
  2. Weight265 g vs 452 g+71%

Why is HE1000 better than ES850NB?

  1. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 8 Hz2.5×
  2. aptXNo · ES850NB: Yes
  3. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 65,000 Hz+62%
Specifications

Side by side

HifiMan HE1000HifiMan HE1000≈ $2,700
Sound
FitOver-ear—
Driver type—Planar magnetic
Lowest frequency20 Hz8 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz65,000 Hz
Sensitivity91 dB—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life92 h23 h
Battery life with ANC53 h—
Charging time—4 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.4—
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCLDAC, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXNoYes
LDACYesYes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Design & build
Weight265 g452 g
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