Over-Ear
FiiO EH13
86Outstanding
$50
Full review dataFiiO EH13 vs FiiO FG3: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the FiiO EH13 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 86. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: FiiO EH13 - Outstanding overall at around $50.
Score breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
FiiO EH13 leads on 7 of 7 measures.
- FiiO EH13
- FiiO FG3
HearWiki score
86
67
Sound
8.0
6.8
Noise cancelling
8.0
-
Battery
10.0
-
Calls
8.0
7.3
Value
10.0
8.2
Price (USD)
$50
$79
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 EH13 edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Transparency mode.
- EH132026
- FG32026
What differsEH13FG3
- ANC type
- Hybrid
- None
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- No
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: USB-C, Companion app.
Specifications
EH13FG3
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $50
- $79
- HearWiki score
- 86
- 67
- Released
- 2026
- 2026
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- 2× 50 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 50 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 2
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- 10 Hz - 40 kHz
- Impedance
- 16 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 100 dB/mW
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- -
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- -
- Battery life
- 75 h
- -
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 45 h
- -
- Full charge time
- 120 min
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- No
- ANC type
- hybrid
- none
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- No
- Controls
- buttons
- both
- Weight
- 278 g
- 315 g
- Water resistance
- -
- none
- Foldable
- -
- Yes
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Connector
- -
- USB-C
- Microphones
- 5
- 1
What reviewers said
FiiO EH13
The FiiO EH13 is a budget-friendly wireless over-ear headphone with 40mm dynamic drivers and hybrid active noise cancellation. It offers impressive battery life, LDAC support, and a foldable design, making it a versatile option for everyday use. App control and multipoint connectivity add to its convenience.
- Pro:Excellent battery life of up to 75 hours
- Pro:Hybrid ANC with transparency mode
- Pro:LDAC support for high-quality wireless audio
- Con:Plastic build may feel less premium
- Con:No aptX codec support
- Con:Controls are button-based only
FiiO FG3
The FiiO FG3 is a wired, open-back over-ear headphone built around dual 50mm dynamic drivers, offering a broad 10 Hz to 40 kHz frequency response. It connects via USB-C, includes a single microphone, and supports custom EQ through an app, making it a versatile option for budget audiophiles. Its 32-ohm impedance and 100 dB sensitivity make it easy to drive with most devices, though it lacks wireless or noise-canceling features.
- Pro:Dual 50mm drivers deliver rich, detailed sound
- Pro:Wide frequency response from 10 Hz to 40 kHz
- Pro:USB-C connectivity with built-in mic for calls
- Con:No active noise cancellation or wireless mode
- Con:Open-back design leaks sound and lacks isolation
- Con:No water resistance, so not for outdoor use
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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