Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)
Scores
Specifications
| Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 | Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.22 kg★ | 0.23 kg |
| Ear Cushion | replaceable ear pads | Protein Leather |
| Headband | aluminum and durable textiles | Plastic, Protein Leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 45 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive | QuietControl |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 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 | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 0.9900000095367432 m |
| Range | 15 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15-minute charge for up to 15 hours of listening time | 15 Minutes |
| 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 | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | beyerdynamic app | Bose app |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
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
Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong comfort (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
Pricing
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 40 specs.