Bowers & Wilkins FP42978
Bowers & Wilkins
14 Overall Score
vs
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300
Beyerdynamic
85 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Bowers & Wilkins FP42978
No customer feedback yet
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300
78 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
These headphones are praised for their analytical sound, exceptional separation, and bass texture, especially with aptX lossless codecs. However, they are not recommended for casual listening or movies due to a fatiguing and unforgiving sound signature. Battery life and low latency are appreciated, but the soundstage can feel flat on grand orchestral pieces.
Pros
- Exceptional separation and resolution
- Rich bass texture
- Low latency with Bluetooth
- Great with aptX lossless codecs
- Excellent for electronic music
Cons
- Fatiguing for movies and casual listening
- Flat soundstage on grand orchestral pieces
- Requires aptX-compatible source for best sound
Sound quality 2
Analytical sound signature 2
Battery life 1
Latency 1
Codec support 1
Comfort for casual use 1
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Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins FP42978 | Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | — | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | — | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.32 kg | 0.32 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | — | memory foam |
| Headband | — | memory foam |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 45 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 22 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive |
| Surround | — | Dolby Atmos |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | AVDTP, AVDTP, GAVDP, SPP, A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Range | — | 15 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 Minutes for 5 Hours |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | — | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✗ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Dolby Head Tracking Technology |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | — | Beyerdynamic |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Bowers & Wilkins FP42978
- Below average connectivity (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
Pricing
Bowers & Wilkins FP429780.036score per dollar
vs
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 3000.315score per dollar
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 offers 8.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 20 of 39 specs.
