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FiiO EH13 vs TaoTronics TT-BH042: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the FiiO EH13 vs TaoTronics TT-BH042, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

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
  • TaoTronics TT-BH042
HearWiki score
86
-
Sound
8.0
-
Noise cancelling
8.0
-
Battery
10.0
-
Calls
8.0
-
Value
10.0
-
Price (USD)
$50
$30

Specifications

EH13TT-BH042
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$50
$30
HearWiki score
86
Not scored
Released
2026
2026
Availability
Sold new
Sold new
Driver
40 mm dynamic
13 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
13 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
16 Ω
-
Bluetooth
-
4.2
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LDAC
-
Multipoint pairing
Yes
-
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
75 h
8 h
Battery life (ANC on)
45 h
8 h
Full charge time
120 min
90 min
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
-
Transparency mode
Yes
-
Companion app
Yes
-
Controls
buttons
buttons
Weight
278 g
28 g
Water resistance
-
IPX5
USB-C
Yes
-
Microphones
5
1
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
cVc 6.0

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

TaoTronics TT-BH042

The TaoTronics TT-BH042 is a budget-friendly wireless over-ear headphone that includes active noise cancellation for blocking ambient sound. It offers a lightweight build with IPX5 water resistance, making it suitable for workouts, and provides around 8 hours of playback on a single charge. The on-ear controls let you manage volume and tracks easily.

  • Pro:Active noise cancellation for the price
  • Pro:Lightweight and water-resistant (IPX5)
  • Pro:Simple button controls for volume and track
  • Con:Only 8 hours of battery life
  • Con:Older Bluetooth 4.2 version
  • Con:No fast charging (90 min charge time)

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