HEADPHONES Under $100
Edifier W830NB
Review
Best under $100 with ANC
- Driver: 40 mm dynamic
- Battery: 94 h, ANC off
- Bluetooth: 5.4
Lab tested 25 October 2026 · 2 weeks · 3 seatings
Hard to beat if the budget is strict.
Scored after 2 weeks of daily use + 3 lab seatings. Sound counts most; value can’t rescue a bad listen. How we test →
Ranked #6 of 10 headphones tested · All reviews →
What sets it apart
- #5 of 10 headphones for features at 7.8, good with caveats on features: SBC · LDAC.
- #8 of 10 headphones for sound at 7.9, good with caveats: 40 mm dynamic.
- #9 of 10 headphones for comfort at 8.1, very good day to day: 263 g.
How Edifier W830NB fits in the real world
Best under $100 with ANC, in practice that means driver 40 mm dynamic, battery 94 h, ANC off, bluetooth 5.4, codecs SBC · LDAC, weight 263 g, mics 4, −45 dB hybrid ANC, multipoint 2 devices, charging USB-C fast charge. In our room Edifier W830NB measured consistently across three seatings, with no channel mismatch and no unexpected resonance. The 263 g is well-distributed, so the clamp feels even after an hour.
Left/right match within 0.8 dB, no driver rattle at 100 dB peaks. Pads wiped clean after each gym session, no discoloration after 14 days.
Build, comfort and daily use
Two weeks, daily. LDAC + ANC under $100 stayed true; plastic everything showed up on day three and stayed. Controls are reachable without looking, and the 94 h, ANC off held to claim. Nothing loosened, nothing started creaking.
- Clamp: secure for head-down rows, not vice-like for glasses.
- Pads: wipe-clean, no stitching to trap sweat.
- Case: hard shell, fits in a 20L backpack side pocket.
Sound where it matters
With headphones like Edifier W830NB, the win is whether voices stay natural when the room gets noisy and whether bass stays clean at volume. Here it does, with the 40 mm dynamic doing the heavy lifting without smearing the mids. We ran the same 12-track reference, from Billie Eilish sub-bass to a dry podcast vocal, and Edifier W830NB kept the centre image locked.
Sound signature, our take
Emphasis out of 10 — our listening take, not a lab measurement.
Who should buy it, and who should skip
Buy if
- Commuters: 4, −45 dB hybrid ANC mics taming the street, plus 2 devices multipoint for the office.
- Travelers: 94 h, ANC off battery for gate-to-gate days.
- Desk workers: Calls plus 263 g comfort for back-to-back meetings.
Skip if
- You need open-back detail at a desk
- ANC is mild next to flagships
- Strict sub-$100 budget, see our Top 10
Noise cancelling and calls
Gym speakers at 75 dB: ANC cut the thump without cabin pressure. Wind at 15 km/h was audible but not harsh. Calls on a busy pavement were intelligible, though a bus pulling away still wins.
App and extras
App EQ is usable, multipoint holds two devices without dropouts, and find-my features work within a couple of metres. Spatial audio still drifts, leave it off.
Setup in minutes
- Charge: Top up over USB-C fast charge. A partial charge is enough to start.
- Pair: Hold Bluetooth and pair over 5.4.
- Fit: Seat, twist-lock, chew test: if the seal breaks when you chew, change tips, not volume.
- Double up: Multipoint holds 2 devices. Pair the phone first, then the laptop.
- Personalize: Install the companion app for EQ and firmware updates.
OK for cardio at the price; no rating, so wipe them down after.
The verdict
8.2/10
Hard to beat if the budget is strict.
What we liked
- LDAC + ANC under $100
- 94 h total battery
- Multipoint at this price
What we didn’t
- Plastic everything
- ANC is mild next to flagships
The 8.2/10 breaks down to Sound 7.9, comfort 8.1, Features 7.8 and Value 9.4. Value leads the sheet at 9.4; features trails at 7.8. Same two-week routine and reference playlist as every review here, so the numbers compare directly.
At $69, you are paying for best under $100 with ANC, and the 8.2 says it delivers, including an 7.6/10 workout score. For anything else, the three scored alternatives in the comparison below are the shortlist.
Buy Now: $69 ↗Edifier W830NB vs the field
The three highest-scoring headphones alternatives we've tested. Same routine, same playlist, scores are directly comparable.
| Product | Score | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edifier W830NB This review | 8.2 | $69 | Best under $100 with ANC |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 | 9.1 | $458 | Best overall for gym & commute |
| Sennheiser Momentum 4 | 8.7 | $299 | Battery champ |
| Bose QuietComfort 45 | 8.6 | $279 | Comfort king |
Where to buy
Checked 25 October 2026Audio-Technica ATH-M50x scores 8.4 for $149. Closest cheaper pick: Koss Porta Pro at $59 (8.0).
| Retailer | Price | Notes | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | $69 | Verified listing | Buy Now |
| B&H Photo | — | Search the listing | View |
| Sweetwater | — | Search the listing | View |
Quick answers
How do I set up Edifier W830NB?
Charge, pair over 5.4, fit-check, done in under ten minutes. Steps in order in Setup in minutes above.
How long does the battery really last?
Edifier W830NB is rated 94 h, ANC off. Expect rated numbers at moderate volume; max volume with everything switched on costs extra.
Is Edifier W830NB worth $69?
That's exactly what the 8.2/10 answers: yes, if best under $100 with ANC is your use case. LDAC + ANC under $100. Just know that plastic everything before you buy.
Does Edifier W830NB connect to two devices at once?
Multipoint status: 2 devices. In practice we keep a laptop and phone paired and switch between video and calls without touching settings.
Is Edifier W830NB good for calls?
It runs 4, −45 dB hybrid ANC. On a busy pavement our test calls stayed intelligible, the full wind-and-traffic test is under Noise cancelling and calls above.
Can I work out in Edifier W830NB?
Gym score: 7.6/10, OK for cardio at the price; no rating, so wipe them down after.
Which Bluetooth codecs does Edifier W830NB support?
SBC · LDAC. Use the hi-res codec with a compatible phone to hear what the 8.2 is for.