Over-Ear
FiiO EH13
86Outstanding
$50
Full review dataFiiO EH13 vs Soundcore Life Q35: 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
Soundcore Life Q35
71Good
$80
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
- Soundcore Life Q35
HearWiki score
86
71
Sound
8.0
6.5
Noise cancelling
8.0
5.9
Battery
10.0
8.9
Calls
8.0
6.3
Value
10.0
7.2
Price (USD)
$50
$80
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?
Same generation
The FiiO EH13 is 5 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price. For 5 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- EH1320265 yr newer
- Life Q352021
Level on: Top codec, ANC type, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode, Companion app.
Specifications
EH13Life Q35
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $50
- $80
- HearWiki score
- 86
- 71
- Released
- 2026
- 2021
- 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
- 16 Hz - 40 kHz
- Impedance
- 16 Ω
- 16 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 95 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.0
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Wireless range
- -
- 15 m
- Battery life
- 75 h
- 60 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 45 h
- 40 h
- Full charge time
- 120 min
- 120 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 5 min → 4 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
- -
- Yes
- Controls
- buttons
- both
- Voice assistant
- -
- Yes
- Weight
- 278 g
- 268 g
- Water resistance
- -
- none
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Connector
- -
- 3.5 mm
- Microphones
- 5
- 2
- Microphone type
- -
- beamforming
- Call noise reduction
- -
- Yes
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
Soundcore Life Q35
The Soundcore Life Q35 are feature-packed over-ear wireless headphones that deliver a long-lasting battery, hybrid active noise cancellation, and support for high-resolution LDAC streaming at a wallet-friendly price. Their sound leans bass-forward with a generally pleasant tuning that suits most genres, though purists may find the low end a touch overemphasized. While they don't reach the heights of premium rivals, they offer excellent value for those prioritizing endurance and versatility. The main trade-offs are a slightly recessed midrange and a build that prioritizes comfort over luxury materials. Overall, they're a smart pick for commuters and travelers who want solid ANC and marathon battery life without breaking the bank.
- Pro:Exceptional battery life, exceeding advertised claims
- Pro:Effective hybrid noise cancellation for the price
- Pro:Supports LDAC for high-quality wireless audio
- Con:Bass can sound boomy to some listeners
- Con:Midrange clarity could be better
- Con:Build feels more plastic than premium
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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