Over-Ear
FiiO EH13
86Outstanding
$50
Full review dataFiiO EH13 vs Sony Mdr-7506: 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
Sony Mdr-7506
73Great
$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
- Sony Mdr-7506
HearWiki score
86
73
Sound
8.0
7.7
Noise cancelling
8.0
-
Battery
10.0
-
Calls
8.0
-
Value
10.0
8.7
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 Sony Mdr-7506 (1991). The FiiO EH13 edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds USB-C.
- EH13202635 yr newer
- Mdr-75061991
What differsEH13Mdr-7506
- ANC type
- Hybrid
- None
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
Platform
Everyday features
Specifications
EH13Mdr-7506
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $50
- $99
- HearWiki score
- 86
- 73
- Released
- 2026
- 1991
- 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
- 10 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 16 Ω
- 24 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 106 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
- none
- Weight
- 278 g
- 260 g
- Foldable
- -
- Yes
- 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
Sony Mdr-7506
The Sony MDR-7506 is a wired, closed-back studio staple known for its clear and accurate sound, though its treble can come across as bright or harsh. It offers minimal passive isolation and no active noise cancellation, making it best suited for quiet environments like studios rather than commuting. Its fixed cable and lack of controls keep things simple, but the lightweight, foldable build and affordable price maintain its appeal for monitoring.
- Pro:Accurate, detailed sound with strong clarity
- Pro:Lightweight and foldable for easy storage
- Pro:Affordable price for a professional-grade tool
- Con:Treble can be shouty or harsh at times
- Con:Weak passive isolation, no ANC
- Con:Fixed, non-detachable cable
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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