On-Ear
FiiO EH11
85Outstanding
$30
Full review dataFiiO EH11 vs JLab Go Work 3: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the FiiO EH11 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 85. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: FiiO EH11 - Outstanding overall at around $30.
On-Ear
JLab Go Work 3
69Good
$45
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
FiiO EH11 leads on 4 of 6 measures.
- FiiO EH11
- JLab Go Work 3
HearWiki score
85
69
Sound
8.0
5.9
Battery
8.0
9.2
Calls
6.0
7.9
Value
10.0
8.5
Price (USD)
$30
$45
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 EH11 (2026) against JLab Go Work 3 (2021). The FiiO EH11 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Top codec LDAC against AAC. It also adds Custom EQ and Companion app.
- EH1120265 yr newer
- Go Work 32021
What differsEH11Go Work 3
- Top codec
- LDAC
- AAC
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- No
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Multipoint pairing.
Specifications
EH11Go Work 3
- Type
- On-Ear
- On-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $30
- $45
- HearWiki score
- 85
- 69
- Released
- 2026
- 2021
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still 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
- 17 Hz - 40 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 16 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 102 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- -
- 6.0
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Latency
- -
- 50 ms
- Wireless range
- -
- 9 m
- Battery life
- 30 h
- 70 h
- Full charge time
- 90 min
- 120 min
- Wireless charging
- -
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- ANC type
- -
- none
- Transparency mode
- -
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- No
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- No
- Wear detection
- -
- No
- Controls
- both
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- -
- Yes
- Weight
- 92 g
- 188.8 g
- Water resistance
- -
- none
- USB-C
- -
- Yes
- Microphones
- 1
- 2
- Call noise reduction
- -
- Yes
- Call NR technology
- -
- 2-mic ENC
What reviewers said
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
JLab Go Work 3
The JLab Go Work 3 is a budget-friendly on-ear headset designed for productivity, offering an impressive 70-hour battery life, Bluetooth 6.0 with multipoint, and a flip-down boom mic for clear calls. It prioritizes comfort and practicality over audiophile sound, making it a solid choice for work-from-home setups and extended wear.
- Pro:Exceptional 70-hour battery life
- Pro:Comfortable and lightweight design for long sessions
- Pro:Clear voice pickup with flip-down boom mic
- Con:Treble can sound harsh in music mode
- Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
- Con:Limited to SBC and AAC codecs
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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