Yowu Cat Ear MODEL-Z
Yowu
45 Overall Score
vs
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Beyerdynamic
89 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Yowu Cat Ear MODEL-Z
45 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews
The YOWU cat ear headphones have a polarizing reception: many users love the cute design and comfort, but significant issues with build quality, battery life, and false advertising (no active noise cancellation) are common. The Bluetooth-only connectivity and lack of an audio jack frustrate some, while the heavy weight and floppy ear muffs are frequent complaints. Overall, the product appeals to those prioritizing aesthetics over performance, but reliability concerns are widespread.
Pros
- Cute cat ear design
- Comfortable for long wear
- Good sound quality
- Easy Bluetooth pairing
- Long battery life without lights
Cons
- No active noise cancellation
- Heavy and bulky
- Floppy ear muffs
- Bluetooth only, no audio jack
- Short battery life with lights on
Design aesthetics 6
Build quality 5
Battery life 5
Sound quality 4
Comfort 4
Noise cancellation 2
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Yowu Cat Ear MODEL-Z | Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | — | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | — | 0.22 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Memory Foam | replaceable ear pads |
| Headband | — | aluminum and durable textiles |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 45 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 22 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | YOWU Cat Ear Headphones CE, Wired/Wireless Blue Gaming Headsets with Seamless Live Sound Experience for PC/PE/Switch/PS4/PS5, Built-in Mic & Customizable RGB Light Effect for Anime Lovers | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, SBC |
| Surround | 7.1 Virtual Surround | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | Adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 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 | 48 hrs | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.600000023841858 hrs | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 1.6 hour fast charging with upgraded charging power | 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 | ✓★ | ✗ |
| RGB | ✓ | — |
Pros & Cons
Yowu Cat Ear MODEL-Z
- Strong battery (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong connectivity (76th percentile)
- Strong anc (73rd percentile)
- Strong comfort (67th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- 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
Yowu Cat Ear MODEL-Z0.324score per dollar
vs
Beyerdynamic Aventho 1000.447score per dollar
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 41 specs.
