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FiiO EH11 vs JLab Studio ANC 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.

Score breakdown

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

FiiO EH11 leads on 6 of 7 measures.

  • FiiO EH11
  • JLab Studio ANC Wireless
HearWiki score
85
57
Sound
8.0
5.3
Noise cancelling
-
5.3
Battery
8.0
7.2
Calls
6.0
5.8
Value
10.0
8.3
Price (USD)
$30
$31

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?

Mixed generations

FiiO EH11 (2026) against JLab Studio ANC Wireless (2020). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the FiiO EH11 brings Top codec LDAC against AAC, while the JLab Studio ANC Wireless answers with ANC type Hybrid against None. The FiiO EH11 answers on convenience features: it adds Multipoint pairing and Companion app.

  • EH1120266 yr newer
  • Studio ANC Wireless2020
What differsEH11Studio ANC Wireless

Platform

Top codec
LDAC
AAC
ANC type
None
Hybrid

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
No

Level on: Custom EQ.

Specifications

EH11Studio ANC Wireless
Type
On-Ear
On-Ear
Price (USD)
$30
$31
HearWiki score
85
57
Released
2026
2020
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
34 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
28 h
Full charge time
90 min
180 min
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
-
hybrid
Transparency mode
-
Yes
Companion app
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
-
No
Controls
both
buttons
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
92 g
141 g
Water resistance
-
none
Foldable
-
Yes
Detachable cable
-
Yes
USB-C
-
No
Microphones
1
5
Microphone type
-
MEMS
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 ANC Wireless

The JLab Studio ANC Wireless is a budget-friendly on-ear headphone that prioritizes long battery life and effective noise cancellation for its price. It offers a hybrid ANC system, a transparency mode, and a foldable design, making it a practical choice for everyday use. While its sound quality is decent rather than exceptional, its low cost and feature set provide solid value.

  • Pro:Excellent battery life with ANC on
  • Pro:Effective hybrid noise cancellation for the price
  • Pro:Includes transparency mode for ambient awareness
  • Con:Sound quality is only modest
  • Con:Fit may not be comfortable for all users
  • Con:No USB-C charging

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

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