YOWU Cat Ear Headphones MODEL-Z
YOWU
34 Overall Score
vs
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Beyerdynamic
89 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
YOWU Cat Ear Headphones 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 several report serious issues like false advertising of active noise cancellation, poor battery life with lights on, flimsy build, and app connectivity problems. The sound quality is generally praised, but the lack of an audio jack and heavy weight are common complaints. Overall, the product seems to appeal to those prioritizing aesthetics over functionality, but many find it overpriced and unreliable.
Pros
- Cute and adorable design
- Comfortable ear pads
- Good sound quality
- Easy Bluetooth pairing
- Long battery life without lights
Cons
- False advertising of active noise cancellation
- Poor battery life with lights on
- Flimsy plastic build
- No audio jack (Bluetooth only)
- Heavy and bulky
Design aesthetics 6
Build quality 5
Battery life 4
Sound quality 5
False advertising 2
App connectivity 3
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| YOWU Cat Ear Headphones MODEL-Z | Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | — | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.43 kg | 0.22 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | protein leather and 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, Cute Cat Ear Gaming Headsets with Bluetooth 5.2 for PC/PE/Switch/PS4/PS5, Built-in Mic & Customizable RGB Light Effect for Anime Lovers(CE Black) | 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 | 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 Headphones MODEL-Z
- Strong battery (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong connectivity (76th percentile)
- Strong anc (73rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %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 Headphones MODEL-Z0.264score per dollar
vs
Beyerdynamic Aventho 1000.636score per dollar
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 41 specs.
