Over-Ear
Audio-Technica M20x
68Good
$59
Full review dataAudio-Technica M20x 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.
- Audio-Technica M20x
- FiiO EH13
HearWiki score
68
86
Sound
6.5
8.0
Noise cancelling
-
8.0
Battery
-
10.0
Calls
-
8.0
Value
8.0
10.0
Price (USD)
$59
$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?
New platform
FiiO EH13 (2026) against Audio-Technica M20x (2025). The FiiO EH13 is the newer platform here: Top codec LDAC against AAC and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds USB-C, Transparency mode and Companion app.
- M20x2025
- EH1320261 yr newer
What differsM20xEH13
- Top codec
- AAC
- LDAC
- ANC type
- None
- Hybrid
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
- Transparency mode
- No
- Yes
- Companion app
- No
- Yes
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Multipoint pairing.
Specifications
M20xEH13
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $59
- $50
- HearWiki score
- 68
- 86
- Released
- 2025
- 2026
- Availability
- 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
- 15 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- Impedance
- 47 Ω
- 16 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 96 dB/mW
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- -
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Battery life
- 60 h
- 75 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- -
- 45 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 120 min
- Wireless charging
- No
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Yes
- ANC type
- none
- hybrid
- Transparency mode
- No
- Yes
- Companion app
- No
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- No
- -
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- none
- buttons
- Weight
- 190 g
- 278 g
- Water resistance
- none
- -
- Foldable
- No
- -
- Detachable cable
- No
- -
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
- Connector
- 6.35 mm
- -
- Microphones
- -
- 5
What reviewers said
Audio-Technica M20x
The Audio-Technica M20x is an affordable, wired closed-back headphone aimed at studio tracking and casual listening. It offers a generally balanced, warm sound with a slight emphasis on bass, though its treble clarity and overall detail are limited. While its neutral tuning makes it a solid budget choice for monitoring, its bulky design and lack of isolation make it less suitable for portable use.
- Pro:Neutral, warm sound signature good for monitoring
- Pro:Very affordable for entry-level studio use
- Pro:Comfortable for long sessions with plush earpads
- Con:Lacks detail and treble accuracy
- Con:Poor noise isolation for commuting
- Con:Non-detachable cable limits portability
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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