HiFiMan Edition XS
HiFiMan
36 Overall Score
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Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Beyerdynamic
89 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
HiFiMan Edition XS
82 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The Hifiman Edition XS delivers exceptional sound quality with a wide, holographic soundstage and detailed, well-controlled bass. However, comfort is a major concern due to the large earcups and a headband design that can cause pressure on the head, especially for smaller heads. Build quality feels cheap with plastic parts, and there are occasional QC issues like driver rattling. Despite these flaws, many users find the audio performance outstanding for the price, making it a strong recommendation for those who prioritize sound over ergonomics.
Pros
- Exceptional soundstage and imaging
- Detailed and well-controlled bass
- Great value for the price
- Comfortable earpads for large ears
- Responds well to EQ
Cons
- Uncomfortable headband for small heads
- Cheap plastic build quality
- Large earcups may not fit small heads
- Occasional driver rattling/buzzing issues
- Short stock cable
Sound quality 8
Comfort 6
Build quality 5
Value for money 5
Size and fit 5
Qc issues 3
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| HiFiMan Edition XS | Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.41 kg | 0.22 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | replaceable ear pads |
| Headband | refined matte black material | aluminum and durable textiles |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | planar magnetic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 45 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 8 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 50 kHz★ | 22 kHz |
| Impedance | 18 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 92 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | HIFIMAN Edition XS Full-Size Over-Ear Open-Back Planar Magnetic Hi-Fi Headphones with Stealth Magnets Design, Adjustable Headband, Detachable Cable for Audiophiles, Home, Studio-Black | 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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
HiFiMan Edition XS
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Strong social proof (72nd percentile)
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd 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
HiFiMan Edition XS0.010score per dollar
vs
Beyerdynamic Aventho 1000.025score per dollar
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 40 specs.
