Headphone designs usually stick to familiar templates, but Edifier is trying a different approach with its latest release in China. The company has launched the Auro Ace, a pair of over-ear headphones that integrate a dot-matrix display into the side of the earcup. Priced at 279 yuan (roughly $40), the headset is positioned as a budget-friendly option that leans heavily into visual customization.
Edifier Auro Ace Specifications
The most distinct hardware feature is the screen itself. Built directly into the earcup, the animated dot-matrix panel can display real-time song lyrics and audio spectrum animations while connected via Bluetooth. Through the companion app, users can also set up custom text, pixel art, and graphics. Edifier includes a selection of built-in themes designed to match different outfits or preferences, treating the headphones as much as a visual accessory as a standard audio device.
As for the physical build, the Auro Ace is light, weighing in at 130 grams. This lower weight is intended to reduce pressure on the head during longer listening sessions. The design includes an adjustable hidden headband, a swing-joint structure to accommodate different head shapes, and soft ear cushions. It is available in three colors: Silver, Black, and Gold.
Inside, the headphones rely on 32mm dynamic drivers paired with a rear acoustic cavity design. On the connectivity side, the Auro Ace supports Bluetooth 6.0, which brings multipoint support so you can stay connected to a phone and a laptop at the same time. If you prefer a wired connection, the headphones also support plug-and-play USB audio.
Battery life is rated at up to 62 hours, though that metric comes with a caveat: it requires the dot-matrix display to be turned off and the volume set to 50%. The headset supports fast charging, providing about 11 hours of playback from a 15-minute charge.
Edifier also included AI noise reduction for phone calls and a shortcut that lets users double-press the power button to trigger their smartphone’s camera shutter.
In related news, Honor Choice Headphones 2 recently launched with 57dB ANC and 70-hour battery life.
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