Monoprice Monolith 129513
Monoprice
38 Overall Score
vs
Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609
Beyerdynamic
87 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Monoprice Monolith 129513 | Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.22 kg |
| Ear Cushion | faux leather | replaceable ear pads |
| Headband | padded headband | aluminum and durable textiles |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | planar magnetic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 106 mm★ | 45 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 50 kHz★ | 22 kHz |
| Impedance | 18 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | Monoprice Monolith M1060C Over Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones - Black/Wood With 106mm Driver, Closed Back Design, Comfort Ear Pads For Studio/Professional | 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 |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Range | — | 15 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 40 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 15 Minutes for 15 Hours |
| 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
Monoprice Monolith 129513
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong comfort (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average connectivity (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average mic (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
Monoprice Monolith 1295130.007score per dollar
vs
Beyerdynamic Aventho 10016090.017score per dollar
Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 offers 2.4x better value for money
Monoprice Monolith 129513
Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609
Verdict
Winner: Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 39 specs.
