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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£200
  • Avg. price in US: ~$270
  • Form factor: over-ear
  • Connectivity: wired
  • Battery life: N/A hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): no

Furutech Alpha Design Labs H118 review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

4.0

Overall score

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 components:

80.0%

4.0

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Poor
4.0

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

4.5

Sound

20.0%

2.7

Features

10.0%

6.9

Design

8.0%

2.9

Connectivity

6.0%

1.0

Battery

4.0%

2.8

Calls & Controls

Poor
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User score

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 components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 2.1
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    0.0

    Audio latency

    25.0%

    0.0

    Low-latency game mode

    20.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    12.0%

    1.0

    Noise-canceling microphone

    8.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

  • 1.1
    Travel

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Active noise cancellation (ANC)

    24.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    18.0%

    4.5

    Weight

    16.0%

    0.0

    Multipoint support

    14.0%

    0.0

    Ambient sound mode

  • 2.7
    Calls

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Noise-canceling microphone

    24.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    18.0%

    0.0

    Multipoint support

    16.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    14.0%

    0.0

    Companion app

  • 5.4
    Workout

    Score components:

    28.0%

    4.5

    Weight

    24.0%

    9.0

    Water resistance

    20.0%

    4.0

    IP rating

    16.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    12.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

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Verdict

The Furutech Alpha Design Labs H118 is a closed-back circumaural headphone featuring 40mm high-flux Alpha-Cryo treated neodymium magnet drivers, a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz, and an impedance of 68 ohms. Its primary characteristics include unique Triform earcups designed to improve the acoustic seal and reduce internal reflections, along with a folding design and a detachable 3-meter cable featuring a non-magnetic rhodium-plated mini-XLR connector. Main pros are its smooth, balanced audiophile sound profile, high passive noise attenuation, and supreme comfort for long listening sessions. However, its 68-ohm impedance and 98dB sensitivity mean it may not perform optimally with standard portable devices without an external amplifier, and some users note a lack of air or openness in the soundstage compared to open-back designs.

Technical Specifications of Furutech Alpha Design Labs H118

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

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Sound

20.0%

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Features

10.0%

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Design

8.0%

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Connectivity

6.0%

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Battery

4.0%

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Calls & Controls

4.0
Furutech Alpha Design Labs H118 has a technical score of 3.96 points, which is lower than that of 86.8% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
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.
1.0
Furutech Alpha Design Labs H118 has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 72.7% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

4.0

Overall score

40.0%

9.5

Price

5.6
Furutech Alpha Design Labs H118 has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.6 points, which is lower than 90.7% of products in this category.
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

no
Furutech Alpha Design Labs H118 does not support active noise cancellation. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used
When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

dynamic
Driver size
What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

40 mm
Furutech Alpha Design Labs H118 uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.2% of headphones and equal to 53.6% of headphones.
Number of drivers
What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup
When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

1
Furutech Alpha Design Labs H118 uses 1 drivers, equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

20 Hz
Furutech Alpha Design Labs H118 reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.6% of headphones and equal to 47.5% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Furutech Alpha Design Labs H118 does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.
When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Furutech Alpha Design Labs H118 is headset-ready, 84.7% is not. 15.3% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
What it is: Total number of built-in microphones
When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

0
Furutech Alpha Design Labs H118 has 0 microphones, fewer microphones than 74.1% of headphones and equal to 25.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity
When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

no
Furutech Alpha Design Labs H118 does not include a boom microphone. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone
When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

N/A
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Connectivity
What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

wired
Furutech Alpha Design Labs H118 supports wired connectivity, equal to 52.6% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported
When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device
When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

N/A
Audio latency
What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode
When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

N/A
Multipoint support
What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices
When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
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Ambient sound mode
What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness
When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
EQ support
What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Furutech Alpha Design Labs H118 does not support EQ customization. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates
When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
Adjustable ANC levels
What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels
When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

N/A
Voice assistant support
What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

no
Furutech Alpha Design Labs H118 does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
What it is: Playback time on a single charge
When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

N/A
Battery life with ANC
What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled
When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

N/A
Charging time
What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

N/A
Quick charge
What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period
When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
Battery capacity
What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery
When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

N/A
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Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Furutech
Form factor
What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)
When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

over-ear
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

245 g
Furutech Alpha Design Labs H118 weighs 245 g, heavier than 59.7% of headphones and equal to 0.9% of headphones.
Acoustic design
What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)
When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

closed-back
Clamp force
What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head
When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

4.5
Furutech Alpha Design Labs H118 has a clamp force of 4.5, higher clamp force than 55.1% of headphones and equal to 2.8% of headphones.
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Furutech Alpha Design Labs H118 vs the average headphone

  • Foldable design
    Furutech Alpha Design Labs H118 has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
    What it is: Earcups or headband can fold for compact storage
    When it matters: When you travel often and want easier storage in a bag.

    Importance: LOW

    Furutech Alpha Design Labs H118 has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
  • 1.8 m more useful cable length
    Furutech Alpha Design Labs H118 offers a more useful cable length than the average headphone (3 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
    What it is: Length of the supplied audio cable
    When it matters: When your desk, TV, or audio setup needs more or less movement range.

    Importance: LOW

    Furutech Alpha Design Labs H118 offers a more useful cable length than the average headphone (3 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.3 m vs 1.2 m
  • Foldable design
    Furutech Alpha Design Labs H118 has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
  • 1.8 m more useful cable length
    Furutech Alpha Design Labs H118 offers a more useful cable length than the average headphone (3 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.

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Design
  • 12.4% higher weight
    Furutech Alpha Design Labs H118 is heavier than the average headphone (245 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Furutech Alpha Design Labs H118 uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average headphone is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 4.7 % higher distortion
    Furutech Alpha Design Labs H118 has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (5 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
  • 4 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Furutech Alpha Design Labs H118 has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (98 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Furutech Alpha Design Labs H118 has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
  • 5 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    Furutech Alpha Design Labs H118 has a lower sound pressure level than the average headphone (98 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Furutech Alpha Design Labs H118 has fewer microphones than the average headphone (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
  • No voice assistant support
    Furutech Alpha Design Labs H118 does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 4 years older release date
    Furutech Alpha Design Labs H118 was released earlier than the average headphone (2,013 vs 2,017). The average headphones were released in 2,017.
    January 2013
  • 4.7 % higher distortion
    Furutech Alpha Design Labs H118 has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (5 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    What it is: Percentage of harmonic distortion in audio output
    When it matters: When cleaner sound reproduction matters at louder volumes.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <=1%

    Furutech Alpha Design Labs H118 has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (5 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.5 % vs 0.3 %
  • No voice assistant support
    Furutech Alpha Design Labs H118 does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
    What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
    When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

    Importance: LOW

    Furutech Alpha Design Labs H118 does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 4 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Furutech Alpha Design Labs H118 has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (98 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    What it is: Sound pressure output level per unit of input power
    When it matters: When you plan to use weaker sources like phones, handhelds, or entry-level dongles and still want enough volume.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=106 dB/mW

    Furutech Alpha Design Labs H118 has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (98 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.98 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Furutech Alpha Design Labs H118 has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
    When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=10 Hz

    Furutech Alpha Design Labs H118 has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 12.4% higher weight
    Furutech Alpha Design Labs H118 is heavier than the average headphone (245 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    What it is: Total weight of the headphones
    When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <150 g

    Furutech Alpha Design Labs H118 is heavier than the average headphone (245 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.245 g vs 218 g
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Furutech Alpha Design Labs H118 has fewer microphones than the average headphone (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    What it is: Total number of built-in microphones
    When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=2

    Furutech Alpha Design Labs H118 has fewer microphones than the average headphone (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.0 vs 1
  • 4.65x less popular
    Furutech Alpha Design Labs H118 is less popular than the average headphone (1.00 vs 4.646).
    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.
    Furutech Alpha Design Labs H118 is less popular than the average headphone (1.00 vs 4.646).1 vs 4.65
  • 20.1% worse value for money
    Furutech Alpha Design Labs H118 has worse value for money than the average headphone (5.61 vs 6.736).
    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.
    Furutech Alpha Design Labs H118 has worse value for money than the average headphone (5.61 vs 6.736).5.61 vs 6.74
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Furutech Alpha Design Labs H118?

  • Warm, smooth, and 'lush' sound signature that is very easy to listen to
  • Excellent midrange performance, particularly for vocals and acoustic instruments
  • High-quality build for the price, featuring durable plastics and a solid feel
  • Unique 'Triform' triangular earcups provide a superior acoustic seal and good passive noise isolation
  • Includes a high-quality detachable cable with a locking mini-XLR connector and a stepped 3.5mm plug that fits thick phone cases
  • Comes with a sturdy hardshell zippered travel case
  • Generally comfortable fit due to lightweight design and deep ear padding

What customers dislike about Furutech Alpha Design Labs H118?

  • Small earcup size can cause discomfort or pressure on the ears for users with larger pinnae after about an hour
  • Bass can become boomy, indistinct, or show audible distortion at high volumes
  • Slightly 'treble-shy' or dark tonality may lack the air and openness desired by some audiophiles
  • High clamping force may be tight for some users initially
  • Requires a dedicated headphone amplifier to reach its full potential; performance is noticeably weaker when driven by standard mobile devices
  • Primarily plastic construction may feel less premium to those expecting metal components
  • Tends to trap heat and make ears 'sweaty' during prolonged use due to thick padding and closed-back design

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23/04/2013
ADL H118 - ON-mag: Front Page

The ADL H118 represents the debut headphone release from Alpha Design Labs (ADL), a brand owned by the renowned Japanese audiophile component specialist Furutech. Priced officially at 230 €, this closed-back, over-ear (circum-aural) wired headphone targets music enthusiasts looking for a dedicated solution for digital audio playback. Weighing in at a relatively lightweight 245...Read more

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23/12/2013
ADL H118 Headphones Review - Les Numériques

The Alpha Design Labs (ADL) H118 by Furutech is a closed-back, circum-aural headphone featuring 40mm drivers, designed as an affordable entry into the premium portable audio market. On the positive side, it delivers an impressive and well-balanced sound profile, with a pleasant bass boost that enhances the listening experience, clear and forward mid-range vocals, and very low audio...Read more

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