Over-Ear
FiiO EH13
86Outstanding
$50
Full review dataFiiO EH13 vs Sennheiser HD 450SE: 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 450SE
60Average
$99
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 450SE
HearWiki score
86
60
Sound
8.0
7.2
Noise cancelling
8.0
4.5
Battery
10.0
6.3
Calls
8.0
5.0
Value
10.0
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Price (USD)
$50
$99
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 450SE (2021). The FiiO EH13 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Top codec LDAC against aptX.
- EH1320265 yr newer
- HD 450SE2021
What differsEH13HD 450SE
- Top codec
- LDAC
- aptX
Platform
Level on: ANC type, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode, Companion app.
Specifications
EH13HD 450SE
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $50
- $99
- HearWiki score
- 86
- 60
- Released
- 2026
- 2021
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- 32 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 32 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- 18 Hz - 22 kHz
- Impedance
- 16 Ω
- -
- Sensitivity
- -
- 108 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.0
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Low Latency
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Battery life
- 75 h
- 30 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 45 h
- 30 h
- Full charge time
- 120 min
- 120 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 10 min → 1 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
- -
- Alexa, Google Assistant
- Weight
- 278 g
- 238 g
- Water resistance
- -
- none
- Foldable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Connector
- -
- 2.5 mm balanced
- Model code
- -
- 509280
- Microphones
- 5
- 2
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 450SE
The Sennheiser HD 450SE is a wireless over-ear headphone offering hybrid active noise cancellation, a 30-hour battery, and support for aptX Low Latency codecs. It delivers a balanced, clear sound signature and solid build quality, but comfort and control ergonomics may not suit everyone. With multipoint Bluetooth 5.0 and a foldable design, it's a feature-rich option at a budget-friendly price, though its overall value depends on your tolerance for its fit and button layout.
- Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for the price
- Pro:Long 30-hour battery life with ANC on
- Pro:Clean, balanced sound with good clarity
- Con:Headband and earcups can feel uncomfortable over time
- Con:Physical button controls are not very intuitive
- Con:No water resistance rating
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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