Over-Ear
AKG N90Q
64Good
$26
Full review dataAKG N90Q 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 5 of 7 measures.
- AKG N90Q
- FiiO EH13
HearWiki score
64
86
Sound
8.3
8.0
Noise cancelling
6.5
8.0
Battery
2.8
10.0
Calls
5.0
8.0
Value
-
10.0
Price (USD)
$26
$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?
Same generation
The FiiO EH13 is 8 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the FiiO EH13 adds USB-C, Transparency mode and Companion app. For 8 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- N90Q2018
- EH1320268 yr newer
What differsN90QEH13
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
- Transparency mode
- No
- Yes
- Companion app
- No
- Yes
Everyday features
Specifications
N90QEH13
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $26
- $50
- HearWiki score
- 64
- 86
- Released
- 2018
- 2026
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- 52 mm dynamic
- 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 52 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 10 Hz - 25 kHz
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 16 Ω
- 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
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- -
- hybrid
- Transparency mode
- No
- Yes
- Companion app
- No
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- No
- -
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- buttons
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- No
- -
- Weight
- 460 g
- 278 g
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
- Connector
- 3.5 mm
- -
- Balanced connection
- No
- -
- Microphones
- 1
- 5
What reviewers said
AKG N90Q
The AKG N90Q is a premium closed-back ANC headphone with a bold, heavy build and a customizable tuning system that sets it apart. It delivers clean, detailed audio with impressive isolation and a spacious soundstage, though its size and weight make it better suited for stationary listening than on-the-go use. Note that it requires power to operate, so battery life is a practical consideration.
- Pro:Excellent active noise cancellation
- Pro:Large, immersive soundstage for a closed-back design
- Pro:High-quality build and included accessories
- Con:Heavy and bulky, not ideal for portable use
- Con:Requires charging to function at all
- Con:Sound can feel analytical rather than engaging
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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