Over-Ear
FiiO EH13
86Outstanding
$50
Full review dataFiiO EH13 vs Sennheiser HD 424: 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
Sennheiser HD 424
35Weak
$52
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
- Sennheiser HD 424
HearWiki score
86
35
Sound
8.0
4.3
Noise cancelling
8.0
-
Battery
10.0
-
Calls
8.0
-
Value
10.0
-
Price (USD)
$50
$52
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 Sennheiser HD 424 (1970). The FiiO EH13 edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Hybrid against None.
- EH13202656 yr newer
- HD 4241970
What differsEH13HD 424
- ANC type
- Hybrid
- None
Platform
Specifications
EH13HD 424
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $50
- $52
- HearWiki score
- 86
- 35
- Released
- 2026
- 1970
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- -
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- 16 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 16 Ω
- 2000 Ω
- 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
- -
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Controls
- buttons
- -
- Weight
- 278 g
- 180 g
- USB-C
- Yes
- -
- 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
Sennheiser HD 424
The Sennheiser HD 424 is a vintage open-back dynamic headphone known for its remarkably high 2000-ohm impedance and spacious, full-bodied sound. It offers a larger presentation and improved bass detail compared to earlier models, but its demanding electrical load means it truly shines with a dedicated amplifier rather than a portable device. This makes it a compelling choice for retro audio enthusiasts who value a wide soundstage and are willing to pair it with appropriate gear.
- Pro:Spacious, open soundstage
- Pro:Fuller and more detailed bass response
- Pro:Lightweight at 180 grams
- Con:Very high impedance requires powerful amplification
- Con:Not suited for high-volume listening without an amp
- Con:Open-back design offers no noise isolation
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