EPOS Impact 860T
EPOS
48 Overall Score
vs
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Beyerdynamic
89 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| EPOS Impact 860T | Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.16 kg★ | 0.22 kg |
| Ear Cushion | soft, breathable cushions | replaceable ear pads |
| Headband | Plastic | aluminum and durable textiles |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 45 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 22 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | Adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 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 | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | 1.5 m | — |
| Range | — | 15 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 5 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 | 1 | 2★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Microsoft Teams | Google Fast Pair |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | EPOS Connect | beyerdynamic app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
EPOS Impact 860T
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (71st percentile)
- Strong comfort (67th percentile)
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th 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
EPOS Impact 860T0.633score per dollar
vs
Beyerdynamic Aventho 1000.527score per dollar
EPOS Impact 860T offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 41 specs.
