FiiO EH13 vs JBL Live 670NC: 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.
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
- JBL Live 670NC
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?
FiiO EH13 (2026) against JBL Live 670NC (2024). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the FiiO EH13 brings Top codec LDAC against AAC, while the JBL Live 670NC answers with ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid.
- EH1320262 yr newer
- Live 670NC2024
- Top codec
- LDAC
- AAC
- ANC type
- Hybrid
- Adaptive
Platform
Level on: Multipoint pairing, Transparency mode, Companion app.
Specifications
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $50
- $80
- HearWiki score
- 86
- 69
- 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
- Sensitivity
- -
- 98 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.3
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Battery life
- 75 h
- 65 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 45 h
- 50 h
- Full charge time
- 120 min
- 180 min
- Wireless charging
- -
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- hybrid
- adaptive
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- Yes
- Controls
- buttons
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- -
- Yes
- Weight
- 278 g
- 219 g
- Water resistance
- -
- none
- USB-C
- Yes
- -
- Microphones
- 5
- 2
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
JBL Live 670NC
The JBL Live 670NC is a lightweight over-ear wireless headphone that delivers long-lasting performance with up to 65 hours of playback and adaptive active noise cancellation. It features a 40mm dynamic driver, AAC codec support, and multipoint connectivity for seamless multitasking. With physical controls and a customizable EQ via the companion app, it offers practical functionality for everyday use.
- Pro:Exceptional battery life up to 65 hours
- Pro:Lightweight design at 219 grams for comfort
- Pro:Adaptive noise cancellation with transparency mode
- Con:Limited to AAC codec, no aptX or LDAC
- Con:No wireless charging support
- Con:No water resistance rating
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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