Over-Ear
FiiO EH13
86Outstanding
$50
Full review dataFiiO EH13 vs Sony WH-CH520: 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 6 of 7 measures.
- FiiO EH13
- Sony WH-CH520
HearWiki score
86
78
Sound
8.0
7.0
Noise cancelling
8.0
-
Battery
10.0
9.4
Calls
8.0
6.4
Value
10.0
9.4
Price (USD)
$50
$41
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?
New platform
FiiO EH13 (2026) against Sony WH-CH520 (2023). The FiiO EH13 is the newer platform here: Top codec LDAC against AAC and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Transparency mode.
- EH1320263 yr newer
- WH-CH5202023
What differsEH13WH-CH520
- Top codec
- LDAC
- AAC
- ANC type
- Hybrid
- None
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- No
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Companion app.
Specifications
EH13WH-CH520
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $50
- $41
- HearWiki score
- 86
- 78
- Released
- 2026
- 2023
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- 30 mm driver
- Driver type
- dynamic
- -
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 30 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- -
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 16 Ω
- -
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.2
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 75 h
- 40 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 45 h
- -
- Full charge time
- 120 min
- 180 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 3 min → 1.5 h
- Wireless charging
- -
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- No
- ANC type
- hybrid
- none
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- No
- Controls
- buttons
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- -
- Google Assistant, Siri
- Weight
- 278 g
- 147 g
- Water resistance
- -
- none
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 5
- 1
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 WH-CH520
The Sony WH-CH520 offers a well-rounded budget wireless experience with impressive 40-hour battery life, Bluetooth 5.2, and multipoint connectivity. Its sound is neutral and easy to listen to, but it lacks active noise cancellation and a wired option, making it best for casual home or office use rather than commuting. Overall, it's a solid value pick for those prioritizing endurance and simplicity over premium features.
- Pro:Excellent 40-hour battery life
- Pro:Supports multipoint pairing
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for long sessions
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No wired listening option (no 3.5mm jack)
- Con:Only supports SBC and AAC codecs
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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