Over-Ear
AKG Y600 NC
53Average
$97
Full review dataAKG Y600 NC 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.
Score 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 Y600 NC
- FiiO EH13
HearWiki score
53
86
Sound
6.3
8.0
Noise cancelling
5.2
8.0
Battery
5.2
10.0
Calls
5.5
8.0
Value
-
10.0
Price (USD)
$97
$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 Y600 NC (2019). The FiiO EH13 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Top codec LDAC against AAC. It also adds Transparency mode and Companion app.
- Y600 NC2019
- EH1320267 yr newer
What differsY600 NCEH13
- Top codec
- AAC
- LDAC
- Transparency mode
- No
- Yes
- Companion app
- No
- Yes
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: ANC type, Multipoint pairing, USB-C.
Specifications
Y600 NCEH13
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $97
- $50
- HearWiki score
- 53
- 86
- Released
- 2019
- 2026
- Availability
- Still sold new
- 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
- 10 Hz - 24 kHz
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 16 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 110 dB/mW
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- -
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- -
- Battery life
- 25 h
- 75 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 25 h
- 45 h
- Battery incl. case
- 35 h
- -
- Full charge time
- 120 min
- 120 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 4 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- No
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- hybrid
- hybrid
- Transparency mode
- No
- Yes
- Companion app
- No
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- No
- -
- Wear detection
- Yes
- -
- Controls
- buttons
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- Google Assistant, Siri
- -
- Weight
- 322 g
- 278 g
- Water resistance
- none
- -
- Foldable
- Yes
- -
- Detachable cable
- No
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Connector
- 3.5 mm
- -
- Microphones
- 2
- 5
What reviewers said
AKG Y600 NC
The AKG Y600NC are wireless over-ear headphones that aim to deliver a balanced all-round experience, featuring hybrid active noise cancellation, 25-hour battery life, and support for dual-device connectivity via Bluetooth 5.0. They offer a comfortable, foldable design with a premium feel, and their 40mm drivers produce a sound profile that is generally well-regarded, though their noise cancellation is not the strongest in the category. These are a solid mid-range option for those prioritizing battery life and multipoint convenience over top-tier ANC performance.
- Pro:Long 25-hour battery life with ANC on
- Pro:Comfortable and foldable build with premium feel
- Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth for connecting two devices at once
- Con:Noise cancellation is underwhelming and makes little difference
- Con:No transparency mode or water resistance
- Con:Sound quality is good but not class-leading
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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