FiiO EH11 vs Koss Porta Pro: 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 6 of 6 measures.

FiiO EH11
Koss Porta Pro

HearWiki score

Sound

8.0

7.2

Battery

8.0

Calls

6.0

Value

10.0

9.0

Price (USD)

$30

$50

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

The FiiO EH11 is 42 years newer, but it is 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. For 42 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.

EH11202642 yr newer
Porta Pro1984

Specifications

EH11Porta Pro

Type: On-Ear; On-Ear
Price (USD): $30; $50
HearWiki score: 85; 68
Released: 2026; 1984
Availability: Sold new; Still sold new
Driver: 40 mm dynamic; dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 40 mm; -
Drivers per side: 1; -
Frequency response: 17 Hz - 40 kHz; -
Impedance: 16 Ω; 60 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 101 dB/mW
Codecs: SBC, AAC, LDAC; -
Multipoint pairing: Yes; -
Battery life: 30 h; -
Full charge time: 90 min; -
Active noise cancelling: No; -
Companion app: Yes; -
Custom EQ: Yes; -
Controls: both; -
Weight: 92 g; -
Connector: -; 3.5 mm
Microphones: 1; -

Specification comparison of FiiO EH11 vs Koss Porta Pro
Spec	FiiO EH11	Koss Porta Pro
Type	On-Ear	On-Ear
Price (USD)	$30	$50
HearWiki score	85 / 100 Outstanding	68 / 100 Good
Released	2026	1984
Audio
Driver	40 mm dynamic	dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	40 mm	-
Drivers per side	1	-
Frequency response	17 Hz - 40 kHz	-
Impedance	16 Ω	60 Ω
Sensitivity	-	101 dB/mW
Wireless
Codecs	SBC, AAC, LDAC	-
Multipoint pairing	Yes	-
Battery
Battery life	30 h	-
Full charge time	90 min	-
Features
Active noise cancelling	No	-
Companion app	Yes	-
Custom EQ	Yes	-
Controls	both	-
Design
Weight	92 g	-
Connector	-	3.5 mm
Calls
Microphones	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

Koss Porta Pro

A lightweight, foldable on-ear headphone that has been a portable audio staple since its 1984 debut. It relies on dynamic drivers and open-air foam earpads to deliver a lively, spacious sound signature. With a simple wired 3.5mm connection, it prioritizes classic simplicity and comfort over modern extras like noise cancellation.

Pro:Extremely lightweight and portable
Pro:Foldable design for easy storage
Pro:Open-air foam pads offer breathable comfort

Con:No active noise cancellation
Con:Open-back design leaks sound and lets in ambient noise
Con:Foam pads may not suit all ear shapes

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

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