Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Beyerdynamic
89 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-CH520
Sony
52 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 | Sony WH-CH520 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | — |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.22 kg | 0.15 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | replaceable ear pads | soft earpads |
| Headband | aluminum and durable textiles | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | 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 | Sony Wireless Bluetooth Headphones - Up to 50 Hours Battery Life with Quick Charge Function, On-Ear Model - WH-CH520C.CE7 - Limited Edition - Cappuccino/Beige |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.0 |
| 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 | 60 hrs★ | 50 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15-minute charge for up to 15 hours of listening time | 3 min charge for 1.5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 630 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Fast Pair | Voice control |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | beyerdynamic app | Sony | Headphones Connect |
| 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
Sony WH-CH520
- Strong comfort (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average sound (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average social proof (21st percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Beyerdynamic Aventho 1000.636score per dollar
vs
Sony WH-CH5200.975score per dollar
Sony WH-CH520 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 39 specs.
