Over-Ear
FiiO EH13
86Outstanding
$50
Full review dataFiiO EH13 vs Philips Shp9600: 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
Philips Shp9600
76Great
$80
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
- Philips Shp9600
HearWiki score
86
76
Sound
8.0
7.8
Noise cancelling
8.0
-
Battery
10.0
-
Calls
8.0
-
Value
10.0
8.4
Price (USD)
$50
$80
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 Philips Shp9600 (2020). The FiiO EH13 edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds USB-C, Transparency mode and Companion app.
- EH1320266 yr newer
- Shp96002020
What differsEH13Shp9600
- ANC type
- Hybrid
- None
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- No
Platform
Everyday features
Specifications
EH13Shp9600
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $50
- $80
- HearWiki score
- 86
- 76
- Released
- 2026
- 2020
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- 50 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 50 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- 6 Hz - 35 kHz
- Impedance
- 16 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 102 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
- none
- Weight
- 278 g
- 298 g
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
- Connector
- -
- 3.5 mm
- 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
Philips Shp9600
The Philips SHP9600 are open-back wired headphones that prioritize accurate, detailed audio with a spacious presentation, making them a solid choice for relaxed home listening. Their lightweight frame and comfortable fit are highlights, though the construction feels distinctly budget-level and they lack any features for on-the-go use. Ultimately, they deliver strong sound for the price, but only if you value acoustics over portability and build refinement. Their value is also somewhat dependent on the pricing of the similar SHP9500 model, which may offer comparable performance for less.
- Pro:Open-back design delivers a wide, airy soundstage
- Pro:Accurate and detailed audio reproduction with good bass
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for long listening sessions
- Con:Build quality feels cheap and budget-oriented
- Con:No noise isolation or ANC, leaking sound in and out
- Con:Not suitable for travel, sports, or outdoor use
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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