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FiiO EH13 vs Sennheiser HD 400: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the FiiO EH13 vs Sennheiser HD 400, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

FiiO EH13

No sub-scores yet - not enough rated reviews.

Sennheiser HD 400
Sound8.5
Value8.0

Specifications

Specification comparison of FiiO EH13 vs Sennheiser HD 400
SpecFiiO EH13Sennheiser HD 400
TypeOver-EarOver-Ear
Price (USD)$50$77
HearWiki scoreNot scored82 / 100 · Great
Released2026-
Audio
DriverdynamicSennheiser dynamic drivers
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Drivers per side21
Frequency response20Hz-40kHz18Hz-20kHz
Impedance16 Ω120 Ω
Wireless
BluetoothBluetooth (LDAC support)-
CodecsSBC, AAC, LDAC-
Multipoint pairingYesNo
Battery
Battery life75 h-
Battery life (ANC on)45 h-
Full charge time120 min-
Quick chargenone stated-
Wireless charging-No
Features
Active noise cancelling-No
ANC typehybrid-
Transparency modeYes-
Companion appYes-
Controlsbuttonsbuttons
Design
Weight278 g240 g
Water resistance-none
USB-CYesYes
Calls
Microphones51

What reviewers said

FiiO EH13

The FiiO EH13 is an affordable over-ear wireless headphone with 40mm drivers, hybrid noise cancelling, and LDAC support for high-quality audio. It offers a long battery life of up to 75 hours without ANC (45 with it), plus multipoint connectivity and app-based controls. The foldable design adds portability for casual or travel use.

  • Pro:Excellent battery life, especially without ANC
  • Pro:LDAC support for high-resolution audio
  • Pro:Hybrid ANC with transparency mode
  • Con:No quick charge feature mentioned
  • Con:Buttons only, no touch controls
  • Con:Plastic build likely at this price point

Sennheiser HD 400

These over-ear Sennheiser headphones are built around a neutral, open-back design aimed at studio work, delivering a wide soundstage and detailed, transparent audio for critical listening. They are lightweight and comfortable for long sessions, with a high-impedance driver setup that helps maintain low distortion, though they lack isolation and come without a carry case. Wired connectivity via USB-C and detachable cables adds versatility, but the open-back nature means sound leaks both ways.

  • Pro:Accurate, transparent sound with wide soundstage
  • Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for extended wear
  • Pro:Detachable cables and USB-C connectivity
  • Con:No included carry case or spare ear pads
  • Con:Open-back design leaks sound and offers no isolation
  • Con:High impedance may require a dedicated amplifier for best results

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