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FiiO EH13 vs Sennheiser PXC 550-II Wireless: 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.

Score 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 PXC 550-II Wireless
HearWiki score
86
62
Sound
8.0
7.3
Noise cancelling
8.0
6.0
Battery
10.0
5.6
Calls
8.0
7.0
Value
10.0
-
Price (USD)
$50
$81

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?

Mixed generations

FiiO EH13 (2026) against Sennheiser PXC 550-II Wireless (2019). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the FiiO EH13 brings Top codec LDAC against aptX, while the Sennheiser PXC 550-II Wireless answers with ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. The FiiO EH13 answers on convenience features: it adds USB-C.

  • EH1320267 yr newer
  • PXC 550-II Wireless2019
What differsEH13PXC 550-II Wireless

Platform

Top codec
LDAC
aptX
ANC type
Hybrid
Adaptive

Everyday features

USB-C
Yes
No

Level on: Multipoint pairing, Transparency mode, Companion app.

Specifications

EH13PXC 550-II Wireless
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$50
$81
HearWiki score
86
62
Released
2026
2019
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
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
17 Hz - 23 kHz
Impedance
16 Ω
46 Ω
Sensitivity
-
110 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
20 h
Full charge time
120 min
180 min
Wireless charging
-
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
adaptive
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
-
Yes
Wear detection
-
No
Controls
buttons
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
278 g
227 g
Water resistance
-
none
USB-C
Yes
No
Microphones
5
4
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
beamforming

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 PXC 550-II Wireless

The Sennheiser PXC 550-II Wireless is a well-rounded over-ear headphone that balances solid active noise cancellation with a clean, mature sound signature. It offers a generous 30-hour battery life (20 hours with ANC), supports high-quality Bluetooth codecs, and includes useful extras like multipoint pairing and a touch control interface. While not a class leader, it remains a dependable choice for those prioritizing balanced audio and effective noise reduction.

  • Pro:Excellent active noise cancellation
  • Pro:Clean and mature sound quality
  • Pro:Long battery life with fast charging
  • Con:No USB-C charging
  • Con:No water resistance
  • Con:Touch controls can be finicky

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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