Sony PULSE Elite
Sony
62 Overall Score
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Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Beyerdynamic
84 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony PULSE Elite
78 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The PULSE Elite headset receives largely positive feedback for its sound quality, comfort, and battery life, especially from users who appreciate the planar magnetic drivers. However, several reviews note durability concerns with the hinge area and a cheap plastic wall mount, while the charging method (wall-mounted hanger) is considered inconvenient by some. Connectivity issues were reported but resolved by moving the USB adapter.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with planar magnetic drivers
- Very comfortable for long sessions
- Great battery life
- Easy connectivity
- Good built-in microphone
Cons
- Durability concerns with hinge area
- Cheap plastic wall mount piece
- Inconvenient charging method (wall hanger)
- Audio input not best for audiophiles
- Initial connectivity disconnection issues
Sound quality 4
Comfort 4
Battery life 3
Build quality 3
Charging method 2
Connectivity 2
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Sony PULSE Elite | Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | — | 0.22 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | — | replaceable ear pads |
| Headband | — | aluminum and durable textiles |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | planar magnetic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 45 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 22 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 48 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | AI noise cancellation | Adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | AVDTP 1.3, HFP 1.9, GAVDP 1.3, SPP 1.2, A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | — | 15 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 0.16670000553131104 hrs★ | 1.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 2 hours playback | 15-minute charge for up to 15 hours of listening time |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 630 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 2★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Fast Pair |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | — | beyerdynamic app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Sony PULSE Elite
- Strong mic (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong anc (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong battery (77th percentile)
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Sony PULSE Elite
No current pricing available
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Verdict
Winner: Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Scores 84 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 39 specs.
