Over-Ear
FiiO EH13
86Outstanding
$50
Full review dataFiiO EH13 vs Mpow G5: 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
Mpow G5
60Average
$29
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
- Mpow G5
HearWiki score
86
60
Sound
8.0
6.0
Noise cancelling
8.0
-
Battery
10.0
6.0
Calls
8.0
-
Value
10.0
7.0
Price (USD)
$50
$29
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 Mpow G5 (2023). The FiiO EH13 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Top codec LDAC against aptX.
- EH1320263 yr newer
- G52023
What differsEH13G5
- Top codec
- LDAC
- aptX
Platform
Specifications
EH13G5
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $50
- $29
- HearWiki score
- 86
- 60
- Released
- 2026
- 2023
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- -
- Driver type
- dynamic
- -
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- -
- Drivers per side
- 1
- -
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- -
- Impedance
- 16 Ω
- -
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.0
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- aptX
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- -
- Battery life
- 75 h
- 18 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 45 h
- -
- Full charge time
- 120 min
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- hybrid
- -
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Controls
- buttons
- -
- Weight
- 278 g
- 151 g
- Water resistance
- -
- IPX7
- USB-C
- Yes
- -
- Model code
- -
- Mpow M5
- Microphones
- 5
- -
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
Mpow G5
The Mpow G5 offers a budget-friendly over-ear design with active noise cancellation and wireless convenience, making it a practical choice for cost-conscious listeners. It delivers decent audio performance for the price, though its construction and comfort reflect its affordable nature, and it handles high volumes with some compromise.
- Pro:Active noise cancellation at a low price
- Pro:Supports aptX for better wireless audio quality
- Pro:IPX7 water resistance adds durability
- Con:Build quality feels budget-oriented
- Con:Sound quality degrades at higher volumes
- Con:Comfort may be lacking for extended wear
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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