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FiiO EH11 vs JLab Neon Wireless On-Ear Headphones: 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.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

FiiO EH11 leads on 5 of 6 measures.

  • FiiO EH11
  • JLab Neon Wireless On-Ear Headphones
HearWiki score
85
57
Sound
8.0
5.7
Battery
8.0
4.6
Calls
6.0
5.0
Value
10.0
6.8
Price (USD)
$30
$29

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 Neon Wireless On-Ear Headphones (2018). The FiiO EH11 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Top codec LDAC against AAC. It also adds Multipoint pairing and Companion app.

  • EH1120268 yr newer
  • Neon Wireless On-Ear Headphones2018
What differsEH11Neon Wireless On-Ear Headphones

Platform

Top codec
LDAC
AAC

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
No

Level on: Custom EQ.

Specifications

EH11Neon Wireless On-Ear Headphones
Type
On-Ear
On-Ear
Price (USD)
$30
$29
HearWiki score
85
57
Released
2026
2018
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
-
110 dB/mW
Bluetooth
-
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LDAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Latency
-
200 ms
Wireless range
-
9 m
Battery life
30 h
13 h
Full charge time
90 min
120 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 1 h
Wireless charging
-
No
Active noise cancelling
No
No
ANC type
-
none
Transparency mode
-
No
Companion app
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
-
No
Controls
both
buttons
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
92 g
135 g
Water resistance
-
none
Foldable
-
Yes
USB-C
-
No
Microphones
1
1

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 Neon Wireless On-Ear Headphones

The JLab Neon Wireless On-Ear Headphones are an affordable, everyday Bluetooth option that prioritizes portability and simplicity. With a lightweight, foldable design, 40 mm drivers, and multiple EQ presets, they deliver solid sound and convenience for budget-conscious listeners, though they lack premium features like noise cancellation or water resistance.

  • Pro:Lightweight and foldable for easy portability
  • Pro:Custom EQ presets for sound adjustment
  • Pro:Decent 13-hour battery life for daily use
  • Con:No active noise cancellation or water resistance
  • Con:Limited codec support with only SBC and AAC
  • Con:Micro-USB charging instead of USB-C

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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