On-Ear
FiiO EH11
85Outstanding
$30
Full review dataFiiO EH11 vs Skullcandy Icon® 180: 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
Skullcandy Icon® 180
64Good
$37
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
FiiO EH11 leads on 4 of 6 measures.
- FiiO EH11
- Skullcandy Icon® 180
HearWiki score
85
64
Sound
8.0
5.8
Battery
8.0
8.8
Calls
6.0
6.1
Value
10.0
8.3
Price (USD)
$30
$37
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
Both shipped in 2026. The FiiO EH11 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Top codec LDAC against aptX.
- EH112026
- Icon® 1802026
What differsEH11Icon® 180
- Top codec
- LDAC
- aptX
Platform
Level on: Multipoint pairing, Custom EQ, Companion app.
Specifications
EH11Icon® 180
- Type
- On-Ear
- On-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $30
- $37
- HearWiki score
- 85
- 64
- Released
- 2026
- 2026
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- 30 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 30 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 17 Hz - 40 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 16 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.3
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- SBC, AAC, aptX
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Battery life
- 30 h
- 50 h
- Full charge time
- 90 min
- 120 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 10 min → 4 h
- Wireless charging
- -
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Controls
- both
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- -
- Yes
- Weight
- 92 g
- 145.5 g
- Water resistance
- -
- IPX4
- Foldable
- -
- Yes
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- -
- Yes
- Connector
- -
- 3.5 mm
- Microphones
- 1
- 2
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
Skullcandy Icon® 180
The Skullcandy Icon 180 is a budget-friendly on-ear headphone that prioritizes long battery life and portability over advanced features. It offers a comfortable, closed-back design that passively blocks some noise, along with Bluetooth 5.3, multi-device pairing, and a foldable frame for easy travel. While it lacks active noise cancellation, its IPX4 rating and optional wired connection add versatility for everyday use.
- Pro:Excellent 50-hour battery life
- Pro:Supports multipoint and aptX for flexibility
- Pro:Lightweight, foldable, and IPX4-rated
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Sound quality is only acceptable, not impressive
- Con:Plastic build may feel less premium
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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