On-Ear
FiiO EH11
85Outstanding
$30
Full review dataFiiO EH11 vs JLab Rewind Wireless: 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 Rewind Wireless
53Average
$43
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
FiiO EH11 leads on 6 of 6 measures.
- FiiO EH11
- JLab Rewind Wireless
HearWiki score
85
53
Sound
8.0
5.1
Battery
8.0
4.3
Calls
6.0
4.2
Value
10.0
3.9
Price (USD)
$30
$43
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 Rewind Wireless (2018). The FiiO EH11 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Top codec LDAC against SBC. It also adds Companion app.
- EH1120268 yr newer
- Rewind Wireless2018
What differsEH11Rewind Wireless
- Top codec
- LDAC
- SBC
- Companion app
- Yes
- No
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Multipoint pairing, Custom EQ.
Specifications
EH11Rewind Wireless
- Type
- On-Ear
- On-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $30
- $43
- HearWiki score
- 85
- 53
- Released
- 2026
- 2018
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- 36 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 36 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 17 Hz - 40 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 16 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 106 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- -
- 4.2
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- SBC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Wireless range
- -
- 9 m
- Battery life
- 30 h
- 12 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
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- No
- Controls
- both
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- -
- Yes
- Weight
- 92 g
- 57 g
- Water resistance
- -
- none
- USB-C
- -
- No
- Microphones
- 1
- 1
- Microphone type
- -
- MEMS
- Mic sensitivity
- -
- -41 dBV
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 Rewind Wireless
The JLab Rewind Wireless is a budget-friendly on-ear headphone with a retro design, offering a 12-hour battery life and multipoint connectivity. It delivers acceptable sound for its price, though its Bluetooth 4.2 and SBC-only support limit audio quality, and the charging port placement is unconventional. Lightweight and comfortable, it suits casual listeners seeking an affordable, nostalgic option.
- Pro:Very affordable price
- Pro:Retro aesthetic
- Pro:Long 12-hour battery life
- Con:Only SBC codec, no aptX
- Con:Bluetooth 4.2 may cause latency
- Con:Awkward charging port placement
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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