Check the version before buying W820NB Plus. Edifier has an older Bluetooth 5.2 model and a newer Bluetooth 6.1 model under the same product name. The new version has longer listed battery times and an explicit two-device multipoint setup; an inexpensive old-stock offer should not inherit those specifications.
Official manufacturer pages, their linked manuals and the US “v25” offer were checked on October 5, 2026. This guide helps you identify the edition and decide what you need; we have not tested sound, ANC, fit or runtime. Purchase links may generate an affiliate commission for SEFP Journal without an additional charge to you.
Identify the hardware, not just the Bluetooth name
The older official product page links to a manual identifying model EDF200118. The New Version page links to a manual identifying EDF200220. Both manuals use the pairing name “EDIFIER W820NB Plus,” so that name alone does not distinguish them.
| Identification or feature | Older W820NB Plus | New Version / checked US v25 offer |
|---|---|---|
| Linked manual model | EDF200118 | EDF200220 |
| Manufacturer Bluetooth specification | 5.2 | 6.1 |
| Listed playback, ANC on | About 33 hours, SBC | About 49 hours, SBC test basis |
| Listed playback, ANC off | About 49 hours, SBC | About 88 hours, SBC test basis |
| Listed Bluetooth codecs | LDAC, SBC | LDAC, SBC |
| Multipoint evidence in linked manual | No two-device procedure in checked manual | Explicit A/B two-device procedure |
| Wired listening evidence | USB connection to PC documented | Included USB-C audio cable documented |
Before checkout, match the seller’s exact variant to its box/model label, Bluetooth specification and corresponding manual. Do not assume a generic title, identical color or pairing name confirms the new edition. The manufacturer calls it “New Version,” while its current US store uses W820NB Plus v25. Confirm the edition actually supplied by your local offer.
The 49-hour figure means different things
On the older specification page, about 49 hours is the ANC-off figure; ANC on is about 33 hours. On the newer manufacturer and US retail specifications, about 49 hours is ANC on and about 88 hours is ANC off. Mixing the versions makes a superficially plausible battery claim wrong.
The newer test footnote states SBC decoding at 50% volume. The older page identifies SBC and warns that surroundings, volume and sources affect playback. We have not established identical test conditions or measured either pair. These figures do not promise an LDAC runtime, a fixed upgrade gain or 88 hours with ANC enabled.
LDAC and multipoint require separate checks
Both official specification lists show LDAC and SBC; neither lists AAC in those tables. LDAC therefore is not a new-version-only reason to upgrade. The older product page specifically limits LDAC compatibility to Android devices. An iPhone buyer should not expect LDAC just because the headphones advertise wireless Hi-Res audio; check the negotiated codec and actual device support.
The new manual instructs pairing device A, entering pairing mode for B, and reconnecting A to complete multipoint. That supplies concrete evidence for two-device use. The checked older manual does not provide that procedure, so do not rely on an old-stock offer for it without model-specific confirmation. We have not verified simultaneous LDAC-plus-multipoint operation on the new model; if both are essential, confirm that exact combination before purchase.
USB-C can carry audio, but check your device
The old manual documents a USB connection to a PC for listening, talking and charging. The new manual documents wired listening with the included USB-C audio cable and says this disables Bluetooth mode. Wired listening is consequently not enough by itself to prove you need the new model. This digital connection does not establish a 3.5 mm analog input or compatibility with every phone or console.
Use the manual for your actual edition when choosing the app. The new manual specifies EDIFIER ConneX for extra control settings; the older product page describes EDIFIER Connect. One US retail paragraph retains the Connect wording for v25, so follow the model-specific manual and current app compatibility rather than that generic paragraph. An app name or a Bluetooth version is not a sound-quality measurement.
Who should buy, and who should keep their pair?
- New Version: its documented two-device setup or longer mode-specific battery specification addresses a real need, and the offer identifies the correct edition.
- Older edition: a verified old-stock price is attractive, its runtime meets your use and you do not depend on an unconfirmed feature. Check warranty and return terms for that stock.
- Keep existing headphones: fit, connection and battery already work. LDAC and USB listening are already documented on the older model; no measured ANC, call-quality or comfort improvement is established here.
Review the official US v25 offer and verify local contents, final price and delivery/return terms. It does not guarantee old-version availability or delivery outside the store’s region. For a different purchase decision about needing ANC at all, see our Sony WF-C510 vs WF-C710N guide.
Frequently asked questions
Can the pairing name identify the new version?
No. Both linked manuals use the same product pairing name. Confirm the model and corresponding specification instead.
Does 49 hours always mean ANC off?
No. It is the old model’s ANC-off specification and the new model’s ANC-on specification, with the listed codec/test limits.
Sources and date: linked official old/new manufacturer specifications, model-specific manuals and US v25 store, checked October 5, 2026. App wording is resolved using the new manual; untested LDAC-plus-multipoint behavior is not promised.
