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Fiil Iicon Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£290Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:33 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):yes

Fiil Iicon Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

8.1

Overall score

Score
8.1/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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Score components

80%

8.4

Technical score

20%

6.7

User score

★Better than 92% of headphones
8.4

Technical score

Technical score
8.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

52%

9.4

Sound

20%

7.4

Features

10%

6.7

Design

8%

6.8

Connectivity

6%

6.8

Battery

4%

9.5

Calls & Controls

★Better than 96% of headphones
6.7

User score

User score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

3.6

Number of reviews

Based on 24 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Fiil Iicon

Technical score
Technical score
8.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

52%

9.4

Sound

20%

7.4

Features

10%

6.7

Design

8%

6.8

Connectivity

6%

6.8

Battery

4%

9.5

Calls & Controls

8.4
User score
User score
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

3.6

Number of reviews

Based on 24 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
6.7
Popularity
Popularity
3.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
Fiil Iicon has a popularity score of 3.6 points, which is lower than that of 67.8% of products in this category.
3.6
Value for money
Value for money
8.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

60%

8.1

Overall score

40%

9.0

Price

8.3
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
Driver size
40 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.6% of headphones and equal to 53.3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Number of drivers
1
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
15 Hz
Lowest frequency
15 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 15 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 58.3% of headphones and equal to 5.8% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
yes
Noise-canceling microphone
yes
This pair of headphones supports a noise-canceling microphone. 61.1% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
This pair of headphones has 2 microphones, more microphones than 77.9% of headphones and equal to 8.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wireless
Connectivity
wireless
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
4.1
Bluetooth version
4.1
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 4.1, newer Bluetooth version than 62.3% of headphones and equal to 5.4% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
100 m
Maximum Bluetooth range
100 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 100 m, higher Bluetooth range than 98.2% of headphones and equal to 1.8% of headphones.
Audio latency
?
Multipoint support
yes
Multipoint support
yes
This pair of headphones supports multipoint. 69.4% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
yes
Ambient sound mode
yes
This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode. 75.2% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
?
Companion app
yes
Companion app
yes
This pair of headphones works with a companion app. 78.4% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
33 hours
Battery life
33 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 33 hours, higher battery life than 57.5% of headphones and equal to 0.5% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
33 hours
Battery life with ANC
33 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life with ANC of 33 hours, higher battery life with ANC than 53.4% of headphones and equal to 0.8% of headphones.
Charging time
2.5 hours
Charging time
2.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 2.5 hours to charge, higher charging time than 53% of headphones and equal to 13% of headphones.
Quick charge
yes
Quick charge
yes
This pair of headphones supports quick charge. 67% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
?
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Brand name
Fiil
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
270 g
Weight
270 g
This pair of headphones weighs 270 g, heavier than 70.2% of headphones and equal to 0.9% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
5
Clamp force
5
This pair of headphones has a clamp force of 5, higher clamp force than 68.4% of headphones and equal to 2.1% of headphones.
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Fiil Iicon vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Active noise cancellation
    Active noise cancellation (ANC)
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    Hi-Res Audio certification
    yes
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • Spatial audio support
    Spatial audio
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports spatial audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 15.9% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • Ambient sound mode
    Ambient sound mode
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • Companion app support
    Companion app
    yes
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • 17 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    119 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (119 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    119 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • Multipoint support
    Multipoint support
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • Wear detection
    In/on-ear detection
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports wear detection, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.6% of headphones support in/on-ear detection.
  • 14.6% better value for money
    Fiil Iicon has better value for money than the average pair of headphones (8.33 vs 7.3).
    8.33 vs 7.27
  • Foldable design
    Foldable
    yes
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Better IP rating
    IP rating
    IP65
    This pair of headphones has a better IP rating than the average pair of headphones (IP65 vs none). The average headphones have an IP rating of none.
    IP65 vs none
  • Active noise cancellation
    Active noise cancellation (ANC)
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    Hi-Res Audio certification
    yes
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • Spatial audio support
    Spatial audio
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports spatial audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 15.9% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • 17 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    119 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (119 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    119 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 3 Hz lower bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    15 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (15 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    15 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 2,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Highest frequency
    22,000 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (22000 Hz vs 20000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20000 Hz.
    22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • Quick charge support
    Quick charge
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Has a rechargeable battery
    yes
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • Multipoint support
    Multipoint support
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • 90 m longer Bluetooth range
    Maximum Bluetooth range
    100 m
    This pair of headphones has a higher Bluetooth range than the average pair of headphones (100 m vs 10 m). The average headphones offer a Bluetooth range of 10 m.
    100 m vs 10 m
  • AAC codec support
    AAC
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • NFC pairing
    NFC pairing
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports NFC pairing, the average pair of headphones does not. 11.7% of headphones support NFC pairing.
  • AptX support
    aptX
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports aptX, the average pair of headphones does not. 18.4% of headphones support aptX.
  • Fast pairing support
    Fast pairing
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports fast pairing, the average pair of headphones does not. 14% of headphones support fast pairing.
  • Multipoint connections
    Multipoint connections
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint connections, while the average pair of headphones does not. 30.2% of headphones support multipoint connections.
    supports multipoint for up to 2 devices.
  • Clear call microphone
    Noise-canceling microphone
    yes
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    On-device controls
    yes
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • In-line controls
    In-line controls
    yes
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • 1 more microphones
    Number of microphones
    2
    This pair of headphones has more microphones than the average pair of headphones (2 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    2 vs 1
  • Wind noise reduction
    Wind noise reduction
    yes
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Sidetone support
    Sidetone
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports sidetone, the average pair of headphones does not. 25.3% of headphones support sidetone.
  • Ambient sound mode
    Ambient sound mode
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • Companion app support
    Companion app
    yes
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • Wear detection
    In/on-ear detection
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports wear detection, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.6% of headphones support in/on-ear detection.
  • 23.9% higher weight
    Weight
    270 g
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (270 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    270 g vs 218 g
  • 0.5 hours longer charging time
    Charging time
    2.5 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (2.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    2.5 hours vs 2 hours
  • 19.6% lower user score
    User score
    6.7/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
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    Fiil Iicon has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (6.69 vs 8.000).
    6.69 vs 8
  • 0.2 % higher distortion
    THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)
    0.5 %
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.5 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.5 % vs 0.3 %
  • 3.22x more expensive
    Fiil Iicon is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£290 vs £90).
    £290 vs £90
  • 5 mm tighter earcup height
    Earcup inner height
    55 mm
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup height than the average pair of headphones (55 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    55 mm vs 60 mm
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Tangle-free cable
    no
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 0.7 higher clamp force
    Clamp force
    5
    This pair of headphones has a higher clamp force than the average pair of headphones (5 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    5 vs 4.3
  • 19.6% lower user score
    User score
    6.7/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
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    Fiil Iicon
    the average pair of headphones
    Fiil Iicon has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (6.69 vs 8.000).
    6.69 vs 8
  • 3.22x more expensive
    Fiil Iicon is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£290 vs £90).
    £290 vs £90
  • 61.8% less popular
    Fiil Iicon is less popular than the average pair of headphones (3.63 vs 5.9).
    3.63 vs 5.87
  • 23.9% higher weight
    Weight
    270 g
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (270 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    270 g vs 218 g
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Tangle-free cable
    no
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 0.7 higher clamp force
    Clamp force
    5
    This pair of headphones has a higher clamp force than the average pair of headphones (5 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    5 vs 4.3
  • 5 mm tighter earcup height
    Earcup inner height
    55 mm
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup height than the average pair of headphones (55 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    55 mm vs 60 mm
  • 0.2 % higher distortion
    THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)
    0.5 %
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.5 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.5 % vs 0.3 %
  • 0.5 hours longer charging time
    Charging time
    2.5 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (2.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    2.5 hours vs 2 hours

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Third-party reviews

Based on 24 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about Fiil Iicon

  • Impressive audio quality with crisp highs and deep, focused bass
  • Exceptionally comfortable for long sessions due to soft memory foam ear pads
  • Strong battery life, frequently cited at approximately 30+ hours
  • Premium build quality featuring aluminum alloy and dust/sweat resistance (IP65)
  • Feature-rich companion app for EQ adjustments, 3D sound, and battery monitoring
  • Reliable Bluetooth connection with support for aptX and easy NFC pairing

What we don't like about Fiil Iicon

  • Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) is average and doesn't match industry leaders like Bose
  • Gesture-based touch controls can be finicky or require exaggerated motions
  • Design quirks such as a hard-to-find power button and loud low-battery voice prompts
  • High frequency hiss sometimes audible when starting or pausing audio tracks
  • Noticeable audio lag when watching movies in Bluetooth mode
  • Relatively high price point compared to established premium competitors

Verdict

The Fiil Iicon is a High-Res Audio certified over-ear headset featuring 40mm titanium alloy drivers and a wide frequency response of 15Hz to 22kHz. It is equipped with Bluetooth 4.1 supporting aptX, AAC, and SBC codecs, alongside active noise cancellation (ANC) and an impressive battery life of up to 33 hours. The design includes memory foam earcups with a brushed aluminum finish, IP65 dust and sweat resistance, and a touch-sensitive control panel on the right earcup for volume and playback. Main pros include its premium build quality, exceptional battery longevity, and balanced sound signature with deep bass and crisp highs. However, notable cons include occasional inconsistency with the touch gesture controls, a somewhat bulky carrying case, and noise cancellation performance that may not match top-tier competitors in high-frequency environments.

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