Sennheiser HD 550
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser HD 550
The Sennheiser HD 550 open-back wired headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, lightweight design, and long-term comfort. Users praise the clear highs, rich mids, and deep bass, noting that the audio performance rivals more expensive models. The included accessories like the carrying pouch and dual adapters add value, while the sturdy build and breathable cloth earpads are frequently highlighted. A few users mention the lack of wireless connectivity and a companion app as minor drawbacks, but overall sentiment is highly favorable.
Pros
- Exceptional sound clarity and detail
- Lightweight and comfortable for long sessions
- Breathable cloth earpads
- Sturdy build quality
- Includes carrying pouch and dual adapters
Cons
- Strictly wired connectivity
- No companion app for audio customization
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser HD 550 | Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.24 kg | 0.22 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | velour | replaceable ear pads |
| Headband | synthetic leather | aluminum and durable textiles |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 45 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 6 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 22 kHz |
| Impedance | 150 Ω | 48 Ω |
| 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 | 1.7999999523162842 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
Sennheiser HD 550
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Strong comfort (67th percentile)
- 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
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 40 specs.
