Over-Ear
FiiO EH13
86Outstanding
$50
Full review dataFiiO EH13 vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1: 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
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
71Good
$50
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
FiiO EH13 leads on 5 of 7 measures.
- FiiO EH13
- SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
HearWiki score
86
71
Sound
8.0
7.0
Noise cancelling
8.0
-
Battery
10.0
-
Calls
8.0
8.0
Value
10.0
9.0
Price (USD)
$50
$50
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 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 (2023). The FiiO EH13 edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Hybrid against None.
- EH1320263 yr newer
- Arctis Nova 12023
What differsEH13Arctis Nova 1
- ANC type
- Hybrid
- None
Platform
Specifications
EH13Arctis Nova 1
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $50
- $50
- HearWiki score
- 86
- 71
- Released
- 2026
- 2023
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- -
- Driver type
- dynamic
- -
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- -
- Drivers per side
- 1
- -
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- -
- Impedance
- 16 Ω
- -
- 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
- -
- ANC type
- hybrid
- -
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Controls
- buttons
- -
- Weight
- 278 g
- 253 g
- USB-C
- Yes
- -
- Pad material
- -
- foam
- Connector
- -
- 3.5 mm
- Microphones
- 5
- -
- 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
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 is a budget-friendly wired headset that delivers solid, balanced audio and a lightweight, comfortable fit, making it a strong pick for casual gaming and general use. Its simple 3.5mm connection works easily across many devices, though it skips wireless and active noise canceling to keep costs down. While it lacks the punchy bass and advanced features of pricier models, it offers dependable performance and clear imaging for the price.
- Pro:Comfortable and lightweight design
- Pro:Balanced, well-tuned sound for gaming
- Pro:Good value for entry-level users
- Con:Mic picks up some background noise
- Con:Limited to wired 3.5mm connection
- Con:Bass lacks punch compared to pricier options
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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