Updated September 30, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team
Edifier vs Timekettle
Edifier vs Timekettle: the differences
| Compare | Edifier ReviewVisitVisit |  Timekettle |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $7.99Lower | $119.99 |
| Battery life | 49 hoursHigher | 36 hours |
| Warranty | 1 to 2 yearsHigher | 1 year |
| Markets | US, CA, AU | AU, AT, BE, CA, CH, DE, ES, FR, GB, ID, IT, JP, LI, LU, RU, SG, TH, TW, UA, US, VNCovers more |
| IP rating | Not confirmed | IPX4 |
Same on both: Noise cancelling (Yes).
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Key differences
- Edifier scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 8.7.
- Price from is lower at Edifier: $7.99 vs $119.99.
- Battery life is higher at Edifier: 49 hours vs 36 hours.
- Warranty is higher at Edifier: 1 to 2 years vs 1 year.
- Support channels: only Timekettle offers Chat, Community.
- Founded is lower at Edifier: 1996 vs 2016.
- Products: only Edifier offers Headphones, Speakers, Portable speakers.
- Markets: only Timekettle offers AT, BE, CH.
Our verdict on each
Edifier
Edifier suits shoppers who want a single audio name covering personal listening, gaming and home speakers, and who weigh entry price more heavily than long cover. Its overall score is 9.4, and the catalogue starts at $7.99 for the cheapest items listed.
Timekettle
Timekettle suits buyers who want noise cancelling earbuds, 36 hours of battery and an entry price of $119.99 without stepping up to a premium tier. The trade offs are a 1 year warranty and an earbuds only range, so anyone after over ear headphones or longer cover should widen the search.
Score breakdown
| Area | Edifier | Timekettle |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 10.0HigherEntry price of $7.99 puts Edifier near the front of the cheapest brands on the site. | 8.5Entry price of $119.99 ranks 52 of 64, and the cost score part is 8.5. |
| Offer | 9.1Noise cancelling, 49 hours of battery and ldac codec support inside a catalogue of headphones, earbuds and speakers. | 9.2HigherNoise cancelling is yes and battery runs 36 hours, with an offer score part of 9.2. |
| Trust | 9.0HigherWarranty of 1 to 2 years, US, CA and AU markets and support on email, phone and help centre. | 8.3Warranty of 1 years plus phone and help centre support gives a trust score part of 8.3. |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Edifier | Timekettle |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | China | China |
Where these facts come from
Edifier
- edifier.com: 7 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- edifier-online.com: 4 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Timekettle
- timekettle.co: 10 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Edifier | Timekettle |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones and earbuds | 7 of 117 | 1 of 117 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Edifier | Timekettle |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Headphones, Earbuds, Speakers, Portable speakers, Soundbars, Hi fiCovers more | Earbuds |
| Bluetooth codecs | Ldac | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Edifier International Limited | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | China | China |
| Founded | 1996Lower | 2016 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
Gaming gear
| Fact | Edifier | Timekettle |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Pc, Playstation, Switch, Mobile | Not confirmed |
| Wireless peripherals | Yes | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Edifier | Timekettle | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $7.99lowest quarter | $119.99highest quarter | $65.97 |
| Battery life | 49 hoursabove the median | 36 hoursbelow the median | 45.5 hours |
| Warranty | 1 to 2 yearsat the median | 1 yearbelow the median | 2 |
Median across 64 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Edifier
Pros
- The catalogue spans headphones, earbuds and speakers, where HyperX lists headphones and earbuds and CORSAIR lists headphones.
- Entry pricing of $7.99 ranks 2 of 64 brands, near the front of the field on starting cost.
- Noise cancelling is available and the listed battery figure of 49 hours sits just above the 40 hour median across the site.
Cons
- Warranty runs 1 to 2 years, so entry models carry the shorter term rather than the longest cover on offer.
- The direct store serves US, CA and AU, so buyers in other markets buy through a different route to the same range.
- Turntables sit outside the Edifier line, while JBL covers them within headphones, earbuds and speakers.
Timekettle
Pros
- Entry price of $119.99 puts Timekettle in the middle of the price ranking rather than at the top of it
- Noise cancelling is yes across the range, matching the 70.1% share of the category
- Battery of 36 hours is long enough for travel days without carrying a case everywhere
Cons
- Warranty of 1 years sits at rank 29 of 56 on our warranty data
- The range is earbuds only, so anyone after over-ear headphones has to look at JBL or HyperX
- Battery of 36 hours ranks 34 of 61, below the category median of 40 hours
Who each suits
Edifier
Who it suits
- Shoppers building a single audio setup across headphones, earbuds, speakers, soundbars and hi-fi under one name.
- Gamers on PC, PlayStation, Switch or mobile, since the gaming range covers pc, playstation and switch and wireless is supported.
- Buyers in the US, Canada or Australia, where the direct store serves US, CA and AU.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who want turntables: JBL covers headphones, earbuds and speakers, which runs past the hi-fi end of the Edifier range.
- Buyers who only need personal audio can compare HyperX at headphones and earbuds or CORSAIR at headphones rather than a catalogue that also carries speakers and hi-fi.
Timekettle
Who it suits
- Travelers who want noise cancelling earbuds with a 36 hour battery at an entry price of $119.99
- Earbud only shoppers who would rather keep one product shape than browse across headphone types
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone after over-ear headphones, since the range is earbuds only and JBL or HyperX cover both forms
- Buyers who want a longer warranty than 1 years and can find better cover elsewhere in the rankings
Country by country
| Country | Edifier | Timekettle |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | No | Yes |
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| Canada | No | Yes |
| France | No | Yes |
| Germany | No | Yes |
| Indonesia | No | Yes |
| Italy | No | Yes |
8 of 20 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Edifier
How much does Edifier cost at the cheapest end?+
The catalogue starts at $7.99, taken from the store's lowest priced listings rather than from a flagship pair. That entry figure ranks 2 of 64 brands on starting price, so the budget end is where Edifier is most competitive. Pricier tiers sit above it.
Does Edifier make noise cancelling headphones?+
Yes. Noise cancelling is listed for the over-ear headphones, and that model also carries 49 hours of battery with ldac codec support. The feature is recorded against the headphone rather than the whole catalogue of headphones, earbuds and speakers, so check each model before buying.
Timekettle
How much do Timekettle earbuds cost to start with?+
Timekettle earbuds start at $119.99, which is the entry point across the range rather than a promotional figure. That price places it at rank 52 of 64 on our price ranking, so it sits in the middle of the field. Support runs on email, chat and phone, and cover lasts 1 years.
Do Timekettle earbuds have noise cancelling?+
Noise cancelling is yes across the Timekettle range, so background noise is reduced on the buds themselves. Battery life of 36 hours supports long listening sessions, and the IPX4 rating covers sweat and rain. That pairing is unusual at an entry price of $119.99.