Over-Ear
FiiO EH13
86Outstanding
$50
Full review dataFiiO EH13 vs Haylou S30 ANC: 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
Haylou S30 ANC
71Good
$40
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
FiiO EH13 leads on 6 of 7 measures.
- FiiO EH13
- Haylou S30 ANC
HearWiki score
86
71
Sound
8.0
6.1
Noise cancelling
8.0
6.2
Battery
10.0
9.0
Calls
8.0
5.8
Value
10.0
8.8
Price (USD)
$50
$40
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 Haylou S30 ANC (2024). The FiiO EH13 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Top codec LDAC against AAC. It also adds Companion app.
- EH1320262 yr newer
- S30 ANC2024
What differsEH13S30 ANC
- Top codec
- LDAC
- AAC
- Companion app
- Yes
- No
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: ANC type, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode.
Specifications
EH13S30 ANC
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $50
- $40
- HearWiki score
- 86
- 71
- 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
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 16 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.4
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Latency
- -
- 60 ms
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 75 h
- 80 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 45 h
- 50 h
- Full charge time
- 120 min
- 150 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 10 min → 5 h
- Wireless charging
- -
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- hybrid
- hybrid
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- No
- Custom EQ
- -
- No
- Wear detection
- -
- No
- Controls
- buttons
- buttons
- Weight
- 278 g
- 292 g
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 5
- 5
- Call noise reduction
- -
- Yes
- Call NR technology
- -
- ENC
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
Haylou S30 ANC
The Haylou S30 ANC offers a compelling mix of hybrid noise cancellation, multipoint connectivity, and extensive battery life at a very accessible price point. Its sound signature and ANC are tuned for practical, everyday use rather than audiophile-grade performance, making it a solid value pick for budget-conscious listeners.
- Pro:Excellent battery life, even with ANC on
- Pro:Hybrid ANC and transparency mode for the price
- Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.4 connection
- Con:Sound quality is average, not class-leading
- Con:ANC is decent but not top-tier
- Con:No app support or custom EQ
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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