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Updated January 10, 2024·
For a premium, immersive listening experience with superior sound quality and soundstage, choose the HifiMan Edition XS, which offers a high-end open-back design ideal for critical listening. However, they may not be the best for calls since they lack a microphone, and their open design doesn't isolate noise well, making them less ideal for noisy environments or air travel. In contrast, the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones have the unique feature of conducting sound through your bones, freeing your ears and allowing situational awareness, which is great for exercise and safer outdoor activities. They are much more affordable, sweatproof, dustproof, and include a microphone, but they won't match the sound quality and immersion provided by the HifiMan. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HifiMan Edition XS
- Very good for music
- Good for gaming
- Best in class for TV and video
Advantages of the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones
- Good for exercise
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.8
4.8
The HifiMan Edition XS is very good for music, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.
Gaming
7.4
4.9
The HifiMan Edition XS is good for gaming, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.
Phone Calls
5.0
6.5
The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is only fair for phone calls, while the HifiMan Edition XS is poor.
TV and Video
9.5
5.1
The HifiMan Edition XS is best in class for TV and video, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.
Battery
N/A
8.0 Hours
The HifiMan Edition XS does not have a battery. The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones has 8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$269
$36
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The HifiMan Edition XS has a price of $269 and the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones costs $36.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9
8.2
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones to be very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the HifiMan Edition XS is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
2.5
The HifiMan Edition XS and Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones are both poor for noise reduction.
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The HifiMan Edition XS and Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones both have very good build quality.
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How the HifiMan Edition XS and the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HifiMan Edition XS | Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$269 | $36 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | HifiMan | Youthwhisper | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2021 | June 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.9/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.5/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.5/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 8 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | Unknown | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 421 Grams | 29 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 4 | |
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HifiMan Edition XS
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Eric D Hieger | January 2023
"The Edition XS easily compete with headphones in their price range with a very high price-to-performance ratio. The XS are an amazing value and offer performance not far off from headphones more than twice their cost. These will be a mind-blowing revelation for enthusiasts and music lovers who have only heard standard big-brand mainstream headphones."
Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones
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Stozz Audio | October 2023
"If you're looking for a pair of headphones that can be worn while running or cycling, these Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones are a great alternative to more expensive models. They're lightweight and compact, so they won't get in the way when wearing them while exercising. Plus, they have a built-in microphone so you can take calls during your workout without having to stop and fumble with your phone. The sound quality is great for this style of headphones, and it has many other cool features."
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About HifiMan
HiFiMAN is a Chinese, high-end, audio product manufacturer, with 20 years of experience, that specializes in amplifiers, digital audio players and planar magnetic headphones, some of which have become a staple in the audiophile community such as the entry-level Sundara, the midrange Edition X, and the very well-regarded, high-end, Arya.
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