On-Ear
FiiO EH11
85Outstanding
$30
Full review dataFiiO EH11 vs Soundcore H30i Wireless On-Ear Headphones: 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
Soundcore H30i Wireless On-Ear Headphones
76Great
$36
Full review dataScore 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
- Soundcore H30i Wireless On-Ear Headphones
HearWiki score
85
76
Sound
8.0
7.0
Battery
8.0
9.2
Calls
6.0
5.6
Value
10.0
8.8
Price (USD)
$30
$36
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 Soundcore H30i Wireless On-Ear Headphones (2024). The FiiO EH11 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Top codec LDAC against AAC.
- EH1120262 yr newer
- H30i Wireless On-Ear Headphones2024
What differsEH11H30i Wireless On-Ear Headphones
- Top codec
- LDAC
- AAC
Platform
Level on: Multipoint pairing, Custom EQ, Companion app.
Specifications
EH11H30i Wireless On-Ear Headphones
- Type
- On-Ear
- On-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $30
- $36
- HearWiki score
- 85
- 76
- Released
- 2026
- 2024
- 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
- 16 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 93 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.3
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Latency
- -
- 300 ms
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 30 h
- 70 h
- Full charge time
- 90 min
- 120 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 5 min → 4 h
- Wireless charging
- -
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- No
- Controls
- both
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- -
- Yes
- Weight
- 92 g
- 183 g
- Foldable
- -
- Yes
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- -
- Yes
- Microphones
- 1
- 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
Soundcore H30i Wireless On-Ear Headphones
The Soundcore H30i are an affordable on-ear option that prioritize long battery life and practical features like multipoint and app EQ over premium extras. They deliver a balanced sound signature for the price, though their lightweight build and lack of noise cancellation make them best for casual listening in quiet settings. Overall, they offer strong value for budget-conscious shoppers who want reliable wireless performance.
- Pro:Exceptional battery life for the price
- Pro:Multipoint connectivity and AAC support
- Pro:Custom EQ via companion app
- Con:No active noise cancellation or water resistance
- Con:Comfort can degrade during long sessions
- Con:Microphone quality is mediocre
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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