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Alternatives to HifiMan HE1000

10 headphones at a similar price that compete with the HE1000 — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

HifiMan HE1000
HifiMan · 2026
HE1000
23 h
approx. price≈ $2,700

Alternatives to the HE1000

Austrian Audio The Composer
2
Austrian Audio · 2024The Composer
Same price ≈ $2,700
  • Weight 385 g vs 452 g
  • Lowest frequency 5 Hz vs 8 Hz
  • Highest frequency 44,000 Hz vs 65,000 Hz
Sony WH-1000XM4C
4
Sony · 2026WH-1000XM4C
5.4
  • Battery life 34 h vs 23 h
  • Weight 253 g vs 452 g
  • Lowest frequency 4 Hz vs 8 Hz
  • aptX
  • Highest frequency 40,000 Hz vs 65,000 Hz
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100
5
Bang & Olufsen · 2024Beoplay H100
5.9
33% cheaper ≈ $1,850
  • Battery life 32 h vs 23 h
  • Charging time 1 h vs 4 h
  • Weight 375 g vs 452 g
  • aptX
  • Highest frequency 40,000 Hz vs 65,000 Hz
Edifier ES850NB
8
Edifier · 2025ES850NB
9.6
  • Battery life 92 h vs 23 h
  • Weight 265 g vs 452 g
  • Lowest frequency 20 Hz vs 8 Hz
  • aptX
Edifier W80
9
Edifier · 2025W80
9.0
  • Battery life 65 h vs 23 h
  • Lowest frequency 20 Hz vs 8 Hz
  • aptX
Edifier WH700NB Pro
10
Edifier · 2024WH700NB Pro
8.6
  • Battery life 56 h vs 23 h
  • Weight 270 g vs 452 g
  • Charging time 1.5 h vs 4 h
  • Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)
  • Lowest frequency 20 Hz vs 8 Hz
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