Over-Ear
FiiO EH13
86Outstanding
$50
Full review dataFiiO EH13 vs Focal Spirit One S: 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.
Over-Ear
Focal Spirit One S
59Average
$93
Full review dataScore 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
- Focal Spirit One S
HearWiki score
86
59
Sound
8.0
6.7
Noise cancelling
8.0
-
Battery
10.0
-
Calls
8.0
-
Value
10.0
-
Price (USD)
$50
$93
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 EH13 (2026) against Focal Spirit One S (2014). The FiiO EH13 edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Transparency mode and Companion app.
- EH13202612 yr newer
- Spirit One S2014
What differsEH13Spirit One S
- ANC type
- Hybrid
- None
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- No
Platform
Everyday features
Specifications
EH13Spirit One S
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $50
- $93
- HearWiki score
- 86
- 59
- Released
- 2026
- 2014
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- 2× 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 2
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- 5 Hz - 22 kHz
- Impedance
- 16 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 104 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
- No
- Custom EQ
- -
- No
- Wear detection
- -
- No
- Controls
- buttons
- buttons
- Weight
- 278 g
- 280 g
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- -
- 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
Focal Spirit One S
The Focal Spirit One S is a wired over-ear headphone that delivers a smooth, detailed sound with a lively, entertaining character, making it well-suited for both music and movies. Its comfortable, well-padded design and solid build quality are highlights, though the snug clamping force and occasionally prominent bass are worth noting. Overall, it's a well-rounded, everyday listening option at a budget-friendly price.
- Pro:Comfortable, plush ear pads
- Pro:Smooth and detailed audio performance
- Pro:Solid build quality
- Con:Strong clamping force may feel tight
- Con:Bass can occasionally overpower the mix
- Con:Lacks some impact and excitement in the treble
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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