Edifier W800BT Pro vs Samson SR850

These are two different tools. The Edifier W800BT Pro is a wireless, noise-cancelling everyday headphone for commuting, calls and travel. The Samson SR850 is a wired, open-back studio headphone for mixing, monitoring and gaming at a desk. On build, the Edifier is plastic with soft leather pads and folds for travel; the Samson is plastic with velour pads, a fixed 2.5 m cable and no folding. Owners rate the Edifier highly for comfort and battery life; the Samson is widely praised for its wide soundstage and detail at its level, but it leaks sound and needs an amp or decent source to shine.

• Choose the Edifier W800BT Pro if you want wireless freedom, hybrid ANC, a built-in mic for calls and long battery life on the move.
• Choose the Samson SR850 if you work at a desk, need a wired open-back headphone for mixing, monitoring or gaming and don't mind sound leakage.