FiiO EH11 vs JLab Studio 2 Wired: 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

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 Studio 2 Wired

HearWiki score

Sound

8.0

6.3

Battery

8.0

Calls

6.0

5.8

Value

10.0

8.0

Price (USD)

$30

$20

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

FiiO EH11 (2026) against JLab Studio 2 Wired (2025). These are the same generation of hardware - nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price.

EH1120261 yr newer
Studio 2 Wired2025

Specifications

EH11Studio 2 Wired

Type: On-Ear; On-Ear
Price (USD): $30; $20
HearWiki score: 85; 66
Released: 2026; 2025
Availability: 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: 17 Hz - 40 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 16 Ω; 32 Ω
Codecs: SBC, AAC, LDAC; -
Multipoint pairing: Yes; -
Battery life: 30 h; -
Full charge time: 90 min; -
Active noise cancelling: No; No
Companion app: Yes; -
Custom EQ: Yes; -
Controls: both; buttons
Weight: 92 g; 126.5 g
Water resistance: -; none
Foldable: -; Yes
Detachable cable: -; No
USB-C: -; No
Microphones: 1; 1
Mic sensitivity: -; -38 dBV

Specification comparison of FiiO EH11 vs JLab Studio 2 Wired
Spec	FiiO EH11	JLab Studio 2 Wired
Type	On-Ear	On-Ear
Price (USD)	$30	$20
HearWiki score	85 / 100 Outstanding	66 / 100 Good
Released	2026	2025
Audio
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
Wireless
Codecs	SBC, AAC, LDAC	-
Multipoint pairing	Yes	-
Battery
Battery life	30 h	-
Full charge time	90 min	-
Features
Active noise cancelling	No	No
Companion app	Yes	-
Custom EQ	Yes	-
Controls	both	buttons
Design
Weight	92 g	126.5 g
Water resistance	-	none
Foldable	-	Yes
Detachable cable	-	No
USB-C	-	No
Calls
Microphones	1	1
Mic sensitivity	-	-38 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 Studio 2 Wired

The JLab Studio 2 Wired offers a budget-friendly, bass-forward listening experience wrapped in a lightweight, foldable on-ear frame. With a 40mm driver and a simple single-button mic, it's a no-frills pick for students or commuters who want reliable wired sound without extra features like noise cancellation.

Pro:Affordable price point
Pro:Punchy, bass-leaning sound signature
Pro:Lightweight and foldable for easy portability

Con:No active noise cancellation
Con:Non-detachable cable limits replacement options
Con:On-ear fit may not suit all head sizes for long sessions

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

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