Over-Ear
AKG K175
50Weak
$60
Full review dataAKG K175 vs FiiO EH13: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the FiiO EH13 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 86. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: FiiO EH13 - Outstanding overall at around $50.
Over-Ear
FiiO EH13
86Outstanding
$50
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
FiiO EH13 leads on 7 of 7 measures.
- AKG K175
- FiiO EH13
HearWiki score
50
86
Sound
5.8
8.0
Noise cancelling
-
8.0
Battery
-
10.0
Calls
-
8.0
Value
-
10.0
Price (USD)
$60
$50
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Half a step newer
FiiO EH13 (2026) against AKG K175 (2018). The FiiO EH13 edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds USB-C.
- K1752018
- EH1320268 yr newer
What differsK175EH13
- ANC type
- None
- Hybrid
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
Platform
Everyday features
Specifications
K175EH13
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $60
- $50
- HearWiki score
- 50
- 86
- Released
- 2018
- 2026
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 18 Hz - 26 kHz
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 16 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 114 dB/mW
- -
- Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)
- 114
- -
- Codecs
- -
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- Multipoint pairing
- -
- Yes
- Battery life
- -
- 75 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- -
- 45 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 120 min
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Yes
- ANC type
- -
- hybrid
- Transparency mode
- -
- Yes
- Companion app
- -
- Yes
- Controls
- -
- buttons
- Weight
- 250 g
- 278 g
- Foldable
- Yes
- -
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
- Microphones
- -
- 5
What reviewers said
AKG K175
The AKG K175 is a compact, foldable on-ear headphone designed for studio and mobile use, featuring a 40 mm dynamic driver and a wide 18 Hz–26 kHz frequency response. Its low 32-ohm impedance and high 114 dB sensitivity make it easy to drive with phones or laptops, while the detachable coiled cable adds practicality. The sound is engaging with punchy bass, though it can occasionally come across as slightly aggressive in the treble.
- Pro:Easy to drive thanks to low impedance and high sensitivity
- Pro:Compact and foldable design, ideal for travel
- Pro:Detachable cable adds durability and convenience
- Con:Sound can be a bit aggressive at times
- Con:Comfort is rated lower than other aspects
- Con:No active noise cancellation or wireless features
FiiO EH13
The FiiO EH13 is a budget-friendly wireless over-ear headphone with 40mm dynamic drivers and hybrid active noise cancellation. It offers impressive battery life, LDAC support, and a foldable design, making it a versatile option for everyday use. App control and multipoint connectivity add to its convenience.
- Pro:Excellent battery life of up to 75 hours
- Pro:Hybrid ANC with transparency mode
- Pro:LDAC support for high-quality wireless audio
- Con:Plastic build may feel less premium
- Con:No aptX codec support
- Con:Controls are button-based only
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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