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FiiO EH13 vs Yamaha HPH-100: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the FiiO EH13 vs Yamaha HPH-100, 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 7 of 7 measures.

  • FiiO EH13
  • Yamaha HPH-100
HearWiki score
86
-
Sound
8.0
-
Noise cancelling
8.0
-
Battery
10.0
-
Calls
8.0
-
Value
10.0
-
Price (USD)
$50
$60

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 Yamaha HPH-100 (2018). The FiiO EH13 edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Hybrid against None.

  • EH1320268 yr newer
  • HPH-1002018
What differsEH13HPH-100

Platform

ANC type
Hybrid
None

Specifications

EH13HPH-100
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$50
$60
HearWiki score
86
Not scored
Released
2026
2018
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
Driver
40 mm dynamic
40 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
40 mm
Drivers per side
1
-
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
16 Ω
46 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
No
ANC type
hybrid
-
Transparency mode
Yes
-
Companion app
Yes
-
Controls
buttons
-
Weight
278 g
148 g
USB-C
Yes
-
Connector
-
6.35 mm
Microphones
5
-

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

Yamaha HPH-100

The Yamaha HPH-100 is a wired, closed-back over-ear headphone built for musicians and practice sessions, featuring a 40mm dynamic driver. It provides a straightforward, no-frills listening experience with a standard frequency range and a 6.35mm connector, making it a practical choice for instrument monitoring.

  • Pro:Clear and balanced sound for instrument practice
  • Pro:Lightweight build at 148g for comfortable extended use
  • Pro:Closed-back design helps isolate sound naturally
  • Con:No active noise cancellation or wireless features
  • Con:Limited to a 20 Hz - 20 kHz response, not extended
  • Con:6.35mm plug may require an adapter for portable devices

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