Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001613

The Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 is a wireless on-ear headphone with outstanding battery life and top-tier connectivity, but its sound quality falls short of the competition. ANC is strong and the design is practical, but the on-ear fit and mediocre build hold it back. Buy it for travel and calls, not for critical listening.

Battery life is the star here. Beyerdynamic claims more than 60 hours of playtime, dropping to around 40 hours with ANC on. That's a standout number in our database, landing in the 92nd percentile for battery. The fast charge is also solid: 15 minutes gets you up to 15 hours of listening. If you forget to charge before a trip, this headphone forgives you quickly.

Connectivity is even better. Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint means you can stay paired to your laptop and phone at the same time, and Google Fast Pair makes initial setup painless. We rank the Aventho 100 in the 95th percentile for connectivity, which is basically best-in-class. The ANC is strong too, around the 87th percentile, so it blocks a good chunk of low-end rumble on buses and planes. But the sound signature is where things get rough. The 20Hz to 22kHz range and 48Ω impedance look fine on paper, but our testing puts sound quality in the 22nd percentile. That's a weak spot. Bass is present but not particularly controlled, and the overall tuning feels less refined than what we'd expect from Beyerdynamic. The mic is about average, 70th percentile, so calls are fine but not exceptional.

Against the Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT, the Aventho 100 wins on battery life but loses badly on sound quality. The Sennheiser is tuned better and feels more premium in the hand. The Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B also beats the Beyerdynamic on sound and comfort, though the Aventho's multipoint implementation is cleaner. The Technics EAH-A800 is another strong alternative if you want better audio performance, though it's usually pricier.

The JBL Tune 670NC is the budget pick in this group. It doesn't match the Aventho's battery or ANC, but it costs less and sounds surprisingly decent for the money. The Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 is the comfort king, with a more forgiving fit and better noise cancelling, though its battery life is shorter. If sound quality matters more than battery, skip the Aventho and look at Sennheiser or Sony. If you want a travel companion that never dies, the Beyerdynamic makes a case for itself.

Value is tricky here because the price swings from USD 140 to USD 230 depending on the listing. At the low end, the Aventho 100 is a decent deal if you prioritize battery life and connectivity over sound quality. At the high end, you're paying too much for what you get. We saw the best price at USD 140 from one US listing, while other vendors push it up to USD 230. In Canada, CAD 200 is the going rate. If you can snag it near the bottom of that range, the battery and ANC make it worth a look. But at full price, the Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT or Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B offer better overall packages for similar money.

The Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 sits in that crowded wireless on-ear ANC space, but it tries to stand out with a 60-hour battery and a Red Dot Award-winning design. It's a closed-back, dynamic driver headphone with Bluetooth 5.4, multipoint, and a USB-C port. We've seen it listed between USD 140 and USD 230 in the US, and around CAD 200 in Canada, so pricing is all over the place depending on where you shop.

People searching for 'wireless on-ear headphones with ANC' will find the Aventho 100 checks the basic boxes. You get active noise cancelling, a transparency mode, and a mic setup tuned with Qualcomm cVc for calls. The foldable housing and replaceable ear pads are nice touches for a headphone in this price range. But our database shows this thing is a mixed bag, with great connectivity and battery life but sound quality that falls behind most of what we've tested.

Is the Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 good for everyday use? For commuting and calls, maybe. For critical listening or studio work, not really. The 220g weight is manageable, and the on-ear fit will be a love-it-or-hate-it thing for most people.

Skip the Aventho 100 if sound quality is your main concern. Audiophiles and anyone who wants accurate, detailed audio should look at the Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT or Technics EAH-A800 instead. If you wear glasses or find on-ear headphones uncomfortable, the Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 is a better fit. And if you're on a tight budget, the JBL Tune 670NC gives you decent sound for less money, even if the battery doesn't last as long.

Should you buy the Beyerdynamic Aventho 100? Only if battery life and connectivity are your top priorities and you can find it at the lower end of its price range. The 60-hour battery is genuinely impressive, and the multipoint Bluetooth works better than most. But the sound quality is a real letdown for a Beyerdynamic product. We expected more from a company with this kind of audio pedigree.

For most people, the Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT or Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B will be better all-around choices. The Aventho 100 is a specialist: great for long trips and multi-device users, but not the headphone to buy if you care about how your music actually sounds.