Over-Ear
Audio-Technica ATH-ANC9
53Average
$47
Full review dataAudio-Technica ATH-ANC9 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 6 of 7 measures.
- Audio-Technica ATH-ANC9
- FiiO EH13
HearWiki score
53
86
Sound
6.8
8.0
Noise cancelling
5.2
8.0
Battery
7.8
10.0
Calls
5.2
8.0
Value
-
10.0
Price (USD)
$47
$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 6 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. For 6 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- ATH-ANC92020
- EH1320266 yr newer
What differsATH-ANC9EH13
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
Everyday features
Specifications
ATH-ANC9EH13
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $47
- $50
- HearWiki score
- 53
- 86
- Released
- 2020
- 2026
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 2× 40 mm driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- -
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 2
- 1
- Frequency response
- 10 Hz - 25 kHz
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- Impedance
- 100 Ω
- 16 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 100 dB/mW
- -
- 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
- -
- Yes
- Companion app
- -
- Yes
- Controls
- buttons
- buttons
- Weight
- 220 g
- 278 g
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
- Connector
- 3.5 mm
- -
- Microphones
- 4
- 5
- Microphone type
- electret
- -
What reviewers said
Audio-Technica ATH-ANC9
The Audio-Technica ATH-ANC9 offers solid active noise cancellation in a comfortable, wired over-ear design, with a balanced sound signature that suits everyday listening. Its practical touches include a detachable cable and long battery life via a single AAA battery, making it a dependable travel companion. While not the most exciting or durable option, it delivers competent performance at a budget-friendly price.
- Pro:Effective noise cancellation for the price
- Pro:Comfortable fit for extended wear
- Pro:Long battery life with AAA battery
- Con:Controls can be awkward to use
- Con:Build feels less durable than premium rivals
- Con:Soundstage is somewhat narrow
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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