On-Ear
Beats EP
Not yet scored
$20
Full review dataBeats EP vs FiiO EH11: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Beats EP vs FiiO EH11, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
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 5 of 6 measures.
- Beats EP
- FiiO EH11
HearWiki score
-
85
Sound
-
8.0
Battery
-
8.0
Calls
-
6.0
Value
-
10.0
Price (USD)
$20
$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 10 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 EH11 adds Custom EQ and Companion app. For 10 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- EP2016
- EH11202610 yr newer
What differsEPEH11
- Custom EQ
- No
- Yes
- Companion app
- No
- Yes
Everyday features
Specifications
EPEH11
- Type
- On-Ear
- On-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $20
- $30
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 85
- Released
- 2016
- 2026
- Availability
- Discontinued
- 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
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 17 Hz - 40 kHz
- Impedance
- 31.6 Ω
- 16 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 102.4 dB/mW
- -
- Codecs
- -
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- Multipoint pairing
- -
- Yes
- Battery life
- -
- 30 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 90 min
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- ANC type
- none
- -
- Transparency mode
- No
- -
- Companion app
- No
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- No
- Yes
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- both
- both
- Voice assistant
- Siri
- -
- Weight
- 227 g
- 92 g
- Water resistance
- none
- -
- Foldable
- No
- -
- Detachable cable
- No
- -
- USB-C
- No
- -
- Microphones
- 1
- 1
What reviewers said
Beats EP
The Beats EP are lightweight, wired on-ear headphones that rely on plush ear pads for passive sound isolation rather than active noise cancellation. They offer a straightforward, app-free experience with a single-button remote for call and track control, making them a budget-friendly option for listeners who prefer a simple analog connection.
- Pro:Passive noise isolation via padded ear cups
- Pro:Lightweight design at 227 grams
- Pro:Simple wired connection with inline remote
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No foldable design for portability
- Con:Lacks app support and custom EQ
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
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