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FiiO EH13 vs Ugreen HiTune Max5s: 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
  • Ugreen HiTune Max5s
HearWiki score
86
78
Sound
8.0
7.4
Noise cancelling
8.0
6.8
Battery
10.0
10.0
Calls
8.0
7.6
Value
10.0
9.8
Price (USD)
$50
$57

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

Both shipped in 2026. The Ugreen HiTune Max5s edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid.

  • EH132026
  • HiTune Max5s2026
What differsEH13HiTune Max5s

Platform

ANC type
Hybrid
Adaptive

Level on: Top codec, Multipoint pairing, USB-C.

Specifications

EH13HiTune Max5s
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$50
$57
HearWiki score
86
78
Released
2026
2026
Availability
Sold new
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
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
16 Ω
32 Ω
Sensitivity
-
113 dB/mW
Bluetooth
-
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LDAC
SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
-
80 ms
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
75 h
112 h
Battery life (ANC on)
45 h
74 h
Full charge time
120 min
-
Wireless charging
-
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
adaptive
Transparency mode
Yes
-
Companion app
Yes
-
Controls
buttons
-
Weight
278 g
240 g
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
5
5
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
AI ENC

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

Ugreen HiTune Max5s

The Ugreen HiTune Max5s are over-ear wireless headphones that deliver adaptive noise cancellation and an impressive battery life of up to 112 hours, with 74 hours available when ANC is active. They support LDAC for high-resolution audio and feature Bluetooth 6.0, multipoint connectivity, and a lightweight 240g design, making them a solid budget-friendly option for everyday listening. With a 40mm dynamic driver and a frequency response up to 40kHz, they aim to provide detailed sound across a wide range.

  • Pro:Exceptional battery life, even with ANC on
  • Pro:Adaptive noise cancellation for changing environments
  • Pro:LDAC support for high-quality wireless audio
  • Con:No wireless charging support
  • Con:Slightly high latency at 80ms for video use
  • Con:Limited to SBC, AAC, and LDAC 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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