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HifiMan HE-R9 vs Medion LIFE HX-1 Pro

What HE-R9 does better (0) and where LIFE HX-1 Pro wins (2) — every spec side by side.

HifiMan HE-R9
HifiMan · 2022HE-R9
0 advantages≈ $70
vs
Medion LIFE HX-1 Pro
Medion · 2026LIFE HX-1 Pro
9.4Score
2 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
4.0Noise control & calls9.2

Why is HE-R9 better than LIFE HX-1 Pro?

HE-R9 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is LIFE HX-1 Pro better than HE-R9?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · HE-R9: Yes
  2. Weight460 g vs 414 g+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—50 mm
Lowest frequency15 Hz—
Highest frequency35,000 Hz—
Impedance32 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity100 dB—
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Battery & charging
Battery life—190 h
Battery capacity—2,000 mAh
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—6
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight460 g414 g
Protection rating—IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx4
ColoursBrown, Black, Red—
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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