Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Beyerdynamic
90 Overall Score
vs
Skullcandy Icon ANC S5IOW-S740
Skullcandy
76 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 | Skullcandy Icon ANC S5IOW-S740 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.22 kg★ | 0.23 kg |
| Ear Cushion | replaceable ear pads | — |
| Headband | aluminum and durable textiles | metal |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 45 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 97.5 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 97.5 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, SBC | Skullcandy Icon ANC Wireless On-Ear Bluetooth Headphones, Active Noise Cancelling, Up to 60 Hours Battery, Sweat Water Resistant, Foldable and Durable, Microphone for iPhone Android - True Black |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive | adjustable |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Profiles | AVDTP 1.3, HFP 1.9, GAVDP 1.3, SPP 1.2, A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | 15 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs | 60 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15-minute charge for up to 15 hours of listening time | 10 Minutes for 4 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 630 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Fast Pair | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | beyerdynamic app | Mimi |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
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
Skullcandy Icon ANC S5IOW-S740
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Beyerdynamic Aventho 1000.453score per dollar
vs
Skullcandy Icon ANC S5IOW-S7400.763score per dollar
Skullcandy Icon ANC S5IOW-S740 offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 42 specs.
