On-Ear
AKG Y30
53Average
$49
Full review dataAKG Y30 vs FiiO EH11: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the FiiO EH11 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 85. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: FiiO EH11 - Outstanding overall at around $30.
On-Ear
FiiO EH11
85Outstanding
$30
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
FiiO EH11 leads on 6 of 6 measures.
- AKG Y30
- FiiO EH11
HearWiki score
53
85
Sound
6.7
8.0
Battery
-
8.0
Calls
5.0
6.0
Value
-
10.0
Price (USD)
$49
$30
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 EH11 is 8 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price. For 8 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- Y302018
- EH1120268 yr newer
Specifications
Y30EH11
- Type
- On-Ear
- On-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $49
- $30
- HearWiki score
- 53
- 85
- Released
- 2018
- 2026
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- 40 mm driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- -
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 13 Hz - 27 kHz
- 17 Hz - 40 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 16 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 115 dB/mW
- -
- Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)
- 115
- -
- Codecs
- -
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- Multipoint pairing
- -
- Yes
- Battery life
- -
- 30 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 90 min
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Companion app
- -
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Controls
- buttons
- both
- Weight
- 106 g
- 92 g
- Foldable
- Yes
- -
- Detachable cable
- No
- -
- USB-C
- No
- -
- Microphones
- 1
- 1
What reviewers said
AKG Y30
The AKG Y30 is a budget-friendly on-ear headphone that delivers a lively, well-balanced sound with a slight midrange emphasis, making it a versatile pick for everyday listening across various genres. Its lightweight, foldable design and built-in mic with playback controls add practicality for portable use, though it lacks active noise cancellation and a detachable cable. Overall, it's a strong value choice for entry-level listeners seeking engaging audio without breaking the bank.
- Pro:Lightweight and portable with foldable design
- Pro:Energetic, balanced sound with good detail for the price
- Pro:Built-in microphone and playback controls for convenience
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Non-detachable cable limits replacement options
- Con:On-ear fit may not suit all users for long sessions
FiiO EH11
The FiiO EH11 blends a vintage-inspired look with modern wireless tech, featuring wooden ear cups that also act as control dials. Its semi-open design houses a 40mm dynamic driver, and with LDAC support plus 30 hours of playback, it offers solid performance for a budget-friendly price. Multipoint connectivity and app-based EQ add to its versatility.
- Pro:Stylish retro-futuristic design with wooden earcups
- Pro:Long 30-hour battery life
- Pro:Supports LDAC for high-quality wireless audio
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Semi-open design may leak sound
- Con:Plastic build might not feel premium
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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