Over-Ear
Edifier W820NB
66Good
$27
Full review dataEdifier W820NB 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.
- Edifier W820NB
- FiiO EH13
HearWiki score
66
86
Sound
6.7
8.0
Noise cancelling
6.4
8.0
Battery
7.5
10.0
Calls
6.2
8.0
Value
9.0
10.0
Price (USD)
$27
$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 Edifier W820NB (2021). The FiiO EH13 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Top codec LDAC against SBC. It also adds Multipoint pairing.
- W820NB2021
- EH1320265 yr newer
What differsW820NBEH13
- Top codec
- SBC
- LDAC
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: ANC type, USB-C, Transparency mode, Companion app.
Specifications
W820NBEH13
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $27
- $50
- HearWiki score
- 66
- 86
- Released
- 2021
- 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
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 16 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 91 dB/mW
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- -
- Codecs
- SBC
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
- Battery life
- 49 h
- 75 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 29 h
- 45 h
- Full charge time
- 90 min
- 120 min
- Wireless charging
- No
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- hybrid
- hybrid
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- -
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- buttons
- buttons
- Weight
- 220 g
- 278 g
- Water resistance
- none
- -
- Foldable
- No
- -
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- -
- 5
What reviewers said
Edifier W820NB
Its lightweight 220-gram build and comfortable fit make it suitable for extended listening, while the sound profile is generally well-balanced for the price. Though it relies on the basic SBC codec and lacks multipoint connectivity, it remains a solid value pick for everyday use.
- Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for the price
- Pro:Exceptional battery life, especially with ANC off
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for long sessions
- Con:Limited to SBC codec, no higher-quality wireless audio
- Con:No multipoint connection for switching between devices
- Con:No water resistance rating for outdoor or workout use
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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