Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Beyerdynamic
89 Overall Score
vs
Soundcore Life Q30
Soundcore
83 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
No customer feedback yet
Soundcore Life Q30
78 out of 100 medium confidence 29 reviews
The Soundcore Life Q30 headphones are widely praised for their excellent sound quality, strong active noise cancellation, and impressive battery life, especially given the affordable price. Many users find them comfortable and appreciate the customizable EQ in the app. However, several reviewers noted issues with the ear pads splitting over time, and a recurring complaint is that ANC does not work when using the wired AUX connection, which is a significant drawback for some. The lack of a hard case is also a minor disappointment for a few.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Strong active noise cancellation
- Impressive battery life
- Comfortable fit
- Customizable EQ in app
Cons
- ANC not working when wired
- Ear pads split over time
- No hard case included
- Microphone issues when wired
- No low latency codec
Sound quality 12
Noise cancelling 10
Battery life 6
Build quality 4
Wired anc functionality 4
Value for money 7
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Specifications
| Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 | Soundcore Life Q30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.22 kg★ | 0.26 kg |
| Ear Cushion | replaceable ear pads | protein leather |
| Headband | aluminum and durable textiles | memory foam |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 45 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 16 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 95 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.0 |
| 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 | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | 15 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs★ | 50 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15-minute charge for up to 15 hours of listening time | 5-minute charge gives you 4 hours of listening |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 630 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Fast Pair | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | beyerdynamic app | Soundcore App |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
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
Soundcore Life Q30
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Soundcore Life Q30
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 42 specs.
