Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Beyerdynamic
89 Overall Score
vs
KRK KNS-8402
KRK
39 Overall Score
Scores
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Gaming
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Specifications
| Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 | KRK KNS-8402 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.22 kg | 0.21 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | replaceable ear pads | acoustic memory foam |
| Headband | aluminum and durable textiles | Premium Leatherette |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 45 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz | 23 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 36 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 97 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, SBC | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 2.5 m |
| Range | 15 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15-minute charge for up to 15 hours of listening time | — |
| Charging | 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
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
KRK KNS-8402
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Strong sound (74th percentile)
- Strong comfort (67th percentile)
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Beyerdynamic Aventho 1000.002score per dollar
vs
KRK KNS-84020.001score per dollar
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 41 specs.
