FiiO FF3S

★★★★☆ 4.2 (4)

The drum-style dual-cavity dynamic driver delivers Hi-Res audio with a 45Ω impedance, while the all-aluminum build includes a swappable plug system for both 3.5mm and 4.4mm connections. Its non-intrusive earbud form provides a comfortable fit for extended listening without the seal of traditional in-ear monitors. This wired set is best for desktop listeners seeking a lossless, open-back style experience on a strict budget.

form factor in-ear
driver type dynamic
FiiO FF3S earbuds
26 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong sound (82nd percentile) 82nd

Cons

  • Below average connectivity (13th percentile)
  • Below average social proof (28th percentile)
  • Below average comfort (30th percentile)
  • Below average anc (31st percentile)

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Anc 31.3
Mic 40.6
Build 34.3
Sound 81.5
Battery 46.2
Comfort 29.7
Connectivity 12.8
Social Proof 28

Specifications

Full Specifications

Design

Form Factor in-ear
Wearing Style drum-style

Audio

Driver Type dynamic
Drivers 1
Impedance 45
Sensitivity 105
Hi-Res Audio Yes
Codecs FiiO Drum-style dual cavity single dynamic driver earbud headphones, Black

Noise Control

ANC No
Transparency No

Connectivity

Multipoint No

Earbud Battery

Charging proprietary

Case Battery

Wireless Charging No

Microphone

Microphone Yes
NC Mic No

Features

Touch Controls No
Gaming Mode No
Bone Conduction No

vs Competition

Spec FiiO FF3S Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-N Sony WF-1000XM6 Apple AirPods Pro 3 Soundcore P31i EarFun Air Pro 4+
Form Factor in-ear in-ear in-ear in-ear in-ear in-ear
Driver Type dynamic dynamic dynamic dynamic dynamic hybrid
Wireless - true true true true true
Active Noise Cancellation false true true true true true
Bluetooth Version - 5.3 5.3 5.3 6.0 6.0
Battery Life Hours - 8 8 8 10 12
Case Battery Hours - 28 24 24 50 54
Water Resistance - IPX4 IPX4 IP57 IP55 IP55
Multipoint false true true true - true
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AncMicBuildSoundBatteryComfortConnectivitySocial Proof
FiiO FF3S 31.340.634.381.546.229.712.828
Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-N Compare 97.297.479.99979.973.899.981
Sony WF-1000XM6 Compare 97.299.879.988.776.773.899.281
Apple AirPods Pro 3 Compare 97.282.698.890.976.794.899.799.3
Soundcore P31i Compare 89.997.491.397.192.973.886.690
EarFun Air Pro 4+ Compare 97.297.491.399.795.573.899.490

Price

Value & Pricing

Price History

CA$370 CA$380 CA$390 CA$400 May 1Jul 20 CA$397

Usage Scores

Calls (17.4)Music (29.7)Overall (25.9)Budget (32.8)Gaming (23.4)Travel (18.7)Commute (18.1)Fitness (14.6)

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