Moondrop Edge
Moondrop
66 Overall Score
vs
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Beyerdynamic
89 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Moondrop Edge
72 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
The Moondrop Edge headphones offer impressive sound quality and a unique aesthetic at a reasonable price, but they have notable drawbacks. Many users praise the comfort, build quality, and battery life, while criticizing the initially weak bass response, which was later improved via firmware updates and a customizable EQ. Common complaints include an overly loud anime girl voice assistant, electrical noise in one earcup, and mediocre noise cancellation that struggles in noisy environments. Overall, they are a solid value for audiophiles on a budget, but not without quirks.
Pros
- Comfortable for long wear
- Unique and premium aesthetic
- Good sound quality after EQ
- Excellent battery life
- Stable Bluetooth 5.4 connection
Cons
- Weak bass response initially
- Loud anime girl voice assistant
- Electrical noise in right earcup
- Mediocre noise cancellation
- Low maximum volume
Sound quality 9
Bass response 6
Noise cancellation 6
Comfort 6
Build quality 5
Battery life 4
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
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Specifications
| Moondrop Edge | Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.82 kg | 0.22 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | — | replaceable ear pads |
| Headband | aluminum alloy | aluminum and durable textiles |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 45 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 22 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 48 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | Adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Profiles | A2DP/AVRCP/HFP/HSP | AVDTP 1.3, HFP 1.9, GAVDP 1.3, SPP 1.2, A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Range | — | 15 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 48 hrs | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | Charge for 5 Minutes and Listen to Music for 4 Hours | 15-minute charge for up to 15 hours of listening time |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 630 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | MOONDROP APP | Google Fast Pair |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | MOONDROP APP | beyerdynamic app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Moondrop Edge
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong battery (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd 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
Moondrop Edge0.829score per dollar
vs
Beyerdynamic Aventho 1000.526score per dollar
Moondrop Edge offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 39 specs.
