Over-Ear
FiiO EH13
86Outstanding
$50
Full review dataFiiO EH13 vs JLab JBuds Lux 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
JLab JBuds Lux ANC
79Great
$60
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
- JLab JBuds Lux ANC
HearWiki score
86
79
Sound
8.0
7.5
Noise cancelling
8.0
7.3
Battery
10.0
9.2
Calls
8.0
6.4
Value
10.0
9.0
Price (USD)
$50
$60
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 JLab JBuds Lux ANC (2024). The FiiO EH13 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Top codec LDAC against AAC.
- EH1320262 yr newer
- JBuds Lux ANC2024
What differsEH13JBuds Lux ANC
- Top codec
- LDAC
- AAC
Platform
Level on: ANC type, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode, Companion app.
Specifications
EH13JBuds Lux ANC
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $50
- $60
- HearWiki score
- 86
- 79
- 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
- 16 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 98 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.4
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Latency
- -
- 200 ms
- Wireless range
- -
- 9 m
- Battery life
- 75 h
- 70 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 45 h
- 40 h
- Full charge time
- 120 min
- 150 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 10 min → 7.5 h
- Wireless charging
- -
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- hybrid
- hybrid
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- No
- Controls
- buttons
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- -
- Yes
- Weight
- 278 g
- 235 g
- Water resistance
- -
- IP55
- Foldable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 5
- 5
- Call noise reduction
- -
- Yes
- Call NR technology
- -
- 3-mic 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
JLab JBuds Lux ANC
The JLab JBuds Lux ANC deliver a compelling budget-friendly package with hybrid active noise cancellation, a robust 40-hour battery life with ANC enabled, and versatile wireless features like Bluetooth 5.4 multipoint connectivity. Their lightweight, foldable design and IP55 water resistance make them practical for daily use, while the companion app offers a custom EQ for sound tuning. Overall, they stand out as a strong value pick for cost-conscious listeners seeking dependable performance.
- Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for the price
- Pro:Supports multipoint connection via Bluetooth 5.4
- Pro:Lightweight and foldable with IP55 water resistance
- Con:Limited to SBC and AAC codecs, no LDAC
- Con:No wear detection sensors
- Con:No carrying case included
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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