Over-Ear
FiiO EH13
86Outstanding
$50
Full review dataFiiO EH13 vs Shure Srh240a: 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
Shure Srh240a
60Average
$69
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
- Shure Srh240a
HearWiki score
86
60
Sound
8.0
6.0
Noise cancelling
8.0
-
Battery
10.0
-
Calls
8.0
-
Value
10.0
6.4
Price (USD)
$50
$69
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 Shure Srh240a (2024). The FiiO EH13 edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds USB-C.
- EH1320262 yr newer
- Srh240a2024
What differsEH13Srh240a
- ANC type
- Hybrid
- None
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
Platform
Everyday features
Specifications
EH13Srh240a
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $50
- $69
- HearWiki score
- 86
- 60
- Released
- 2026
- 2024
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- -
- Impedance
- 16 Ω
- 38 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 107 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
- -
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Controls
- buttons
- -
- Weight
- 278 g
- 238 g
- Water resistance
- -
- none
- Foldable
- -
- No
- Detachable cable
- -
- No
- 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
Shure Srh240a
The Shure SRH240A is an affordable, wired over-ear headphone aimed at budget-conscious studio use, offering a clear and fairly detailed sound signature. However, its cheap-feeling build, weak isolation, and mediocre comfort limit its appeal for commuting or casual listening, making it a basic option rather than a standout performer.
- Pro:Clear and fairly detailed sound for the price
- Pro:Lightweight and simple wired design
- Pro:Affordable entry-level studio-oriented option
- Con:Cheap, creaky build quality
- Con:Poor noise isolation and sound leakage
- Con:Lacks comfort for long sessions
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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