Beyerdynamic Aventho 300

Pros

• Charging 4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.8
  USB-C charging supports fast top-ups, commonly quoted as around 5 hours of playback from a 10-minute charge, with a full charge taking about two hours. Fast charging is frequently highlighted as a practical travel benefit.
• aptX 4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.7
  aptX Lossless and aptX Adaptive support is a headline feature, offering higher-quality Bluetooth audio on compatible Android devices and adding to the Aventho 300’s audiophile appeal. Reviewers who care about hi-res wireless often cite this as an advantage over rivals that rely on different codec stacks.
• Battery 4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 4.6
  Battery life is a standout: most sources cite around 50 hours with ANC on (and up to 70 hours with ANC off), and real-world tests range from roughly 48 to 65+ hours with ANC enabled. This comfortably outlasts many flagship competitors and reduces charging anxiety for travel.
• Android compatibility 4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.6
  Android users benefit from broad codec support (including aptX options) and reviewers report smooth pairing and app behavior on Android phones. Feature parity is generally good across platforms rather than iOS-only.
• Multi-platform compatibility 4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.6
  Across reviews the Aventho 300 work smoothly with iOS and Android phones as well as computers, with stable Bluetooth and multipoint connections once set up. The feature set is not locked to a single ecosystem, making them a flexible cross-device option.
• Bluetooth connectivity stability 4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.6
  Bluetooth 5.4 provides a stable wireless connection in daily use, with reviewers reporting no notable dropouts when moving around between connected devices.
• Codec support 4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.6
  AAC support is widely reported alongside SBC, helping ensure good compatibility and solid audio quality on iOS and many Android devices. Reviewers generally frame codec support as a strength rather than a limitation for everyday streaming.
• Carry case quality 4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.6
  The sturdy, teardrop shaped carry case feels protective and upscale, neatly housing the headphones for daily carry and travel, though fitting them inside with the included dustbag can feel a bit tight.
• Build quality 4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8 reviews 4.5
  Multiple reviews call the Aventho 300 a premium feeling, travel ready headphone, emphasizing solid metal hinges, a firm ratcheting headband and materials that feel durable and confidence inspiring for frequent use.
• Hinge durability 4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.5
  Metal hinges and aluminum swivel joints feel solid and well assembled, with little reported creak and a confidence-inspiring folding mechanism. Multiple reviewers highlight the hinge area as a durability strength compared with more plastic-heavy competitors.
• Included accessories 4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.5
  Included cables, adapter, drawstring bag and hard case provide a practical accessory bundle that supports both everyday listening and travel at this price point.
• Headband adjustability 4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
  The ratcheting headband adjustment feels precise and secure, with clicky sliders that inspire confidence in repeatable fit. A few users still report crown pressure despite the headband padding design, so adjustability is solid but comfort can vary by head shape.
• Software/setup simplicity 4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.4
  Setup and everyday use are straightforward, with quick Bluetooth 5.4 pairing, reliable connections to phone and app and most playback and mode changes handled directly from the headphones once configured.
• Soundstage width 4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 4.4
  Soundstage is noted as fairly wide for a closed back wireless design, with instruments dancing from ear to ear and imaging that wraps around the listener to create an immersive, out of head presentation.
• Design and Aesthetics 4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.3
  Design moves away from classic circular Beyerdynamic cups toward a more ergonomic, ear shaped over ear look that most find attractive, combining understated, classy styling and metal accents that make the headphones look more premium than many plastic rivals.
• Multipoint connectivity reliability 4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.3
  Multipoint connectivity reliably supports two devices and can switch audio automatically once both are paired, with few reports of instability. Enabling the second connection can take a couple of pairing steps and may feel less streamlined than Sony’s approach, but it generally works consistently.
• Instrument separation 4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.3
  Instrument separation is considered good, with plenty of space in the mix so guitars, strings and other parts remain distinct and engaging even on dense, energetic tracks.
• Ear cup swivel/rotation range 4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
  Earcups rotate and swivel smoothly, helping achieve a good seal and allowing the headphones to fold inward for storage. Rotation is also helpful for resting the cups flat when worn around the neck between listens.
• Sensors 4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.3
  Wear detection is supported for auto-pause/auto-resume, and reviewers generally find it convenient and reliable for daily use. Behavior can be adjusted in the app, though some descriptions suggest sensing hardware is concentrated on the right earcup.
• USB-C 4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.2
  USB-C handles charging and can also serve as a wired audio input on supported devices, expanding compatibility beyond Bluetooth and 3.5mm. Some setups require the headphones to be powered on for USB-C audio, and at least one review notes audible improvements when listening wired.
• Wired connection sound quality 4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.2
  Wired listening is available via 3.5mm and (on compatible sources) USB-C audio, providing flexibility for travel and desktop use. Some reviewers hear improved space, detail and dynamics over a wired USB-C connection compared with Bluetooth, though wired mode trade-offs can include losing ANC on analog connections depending on setup.
• Sound quality 4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 4.2
  Sound is often described as clear, detailed and immersive with excellent imaging, leaning toward a consumer V-shape with strong bass energy and a lively upper range. Many listeners love the warm, engaging presentation, but others find the tuning more taste-dependent than Sony/Bose flagships due to recessed vocals or sibilance.
• Noise cancellation adjustability 4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.2
  ANC and transparency are adjustable in the app (commonly cited as five strength levels), and the on-cup ANC button can quickly cycle between ANC, transparency and off. This makes it easy to tailor isolation for commuting, office use or situational awareness.
• Bass performance 4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8 reviews 4.2
  Bass reaches deep with plenty of slam and weight, giving kick drums and synth lines serious impact while generally staying fairly controlled. Some listeners still hear mid-bass bloat (especially around the 60–150Hz region) that can crowd the lower mids, so bass lovers will be happiest out of the box.
• Noise isolation (passive) 4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.2
  Passive isolation from the large, over ear cups is strong enough to block much outside noise even before ANC, helping create a more sealed off listening bubble.
• App 4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 4.1
  The companion app is generally seen as clean and easy to navigate with battery status prominent and quick access to ANC, EQ and spatial features. Customization is still limited compared with enthusiast apps, with a simple 5-band EQ and little control remapping.
• Touch control responsiveness 4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.1
  Touch controls on the right earcup respond reliably for volume, track changes and pause and are easy to learn, but they can occasionally be triggered accidentally when adjusting or removing the headphones or when reaching for nearby buttons.
• Voice assistant integration 4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.1
  Voice assistant support is included and can be triggered from the on-cup controls, making quick hands-free commands possible. It is a basic integration without extensive customization, but works for common assistant tasks.
• Midrange clarity 4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8 reviews 4.0
  Midrange is frequently described as warm and clear with vocals and guitars presented confidently, but it can be masked by the elevated bass on some tracks. A few reviewers also note a slightly synthetic character to certain instruments or a quieter vocal presence compared with more neutral rivals.
• Sidetone adjustment quality 4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
  Sidetone can feed a bit of your own voice back into the cups to avoid the closed off feeling, and while not everyone enjoys the effect, the implementation is competent and can be disabled if unwanted.
• Portability/foldability 4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.0
  Earcups fold/rotate inward to fit the hard case, making the Aventho 300 generally travel-friendly for commuting and flights. The pack-down isn’t the smallest in class and at least one comparison review argues they don’t fold in the traditional sense, but most still find them easy to stow.
• Spatial audio 3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 3.9
  Dolby Atmos spatial audio with optional head tracking can sound impressively spacious on properly mixed content, with head tracking generally described as low-latency. However, some reviewers find it can make non-spatial tracks sound thin or unnatural, so many treat it as an optional mode rather than always-on processing.
• Transparency mode quality 3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.9
  Transparency mode passes speech and surroundings clearly and is adjustable across multiple levels, with the highest setting able to amplify ambient sound. At maximum it can sound bright or harsh until dialed back, but lower settings are generally comfortable and useful.
• Microphone quality for calls 3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 3.8
  Call quality is generally clear and natural in quiet environments, with voices coming through articulate on both ends of a call. Performance drops in wind or loud surroundings where more background noise can leak in, so it is good but not consistently best-in-class.
• Equalizer customization 3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 3.8
  EQ is centered around a straightforward 5-band custom equalizer plus several presets, and many reviewers find it easy to use for meaningful tonal tweaks. However, some listeners consider the bands too broad and miss deeper controls such as selectable center frequencies or more bands for fine correction.
• Treble clarity 3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 3.8
  Treble is usually airy and detailed enough to balance the strong low end, but it can run hot in the sibilant region for some listeners, emphasizing sharp S sounds. There can also be a slight roll-off at the very top, trading some sparkle for a smoother, less fatiguing listen.
• Active noise cancellation effectiveness 3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 3.7
  ANC reduces low-frequency travel noise such as traffic rumble and engine hum well, but mid and high-frequency sounds like voices can remain more audible than on class-leading rivals. Some reviewers also hear ANC changing tonality (often extra bass and thinner mids), while others report minimal sonic shift depending on fit, content and settings.
• Button control usability 3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 3.6
  Physical power and ANC buttons provide a reliable alternative to touch gestures, and some reviewers find the different shapes easy to identify. Others report the buttons feel small or mushy and can be hard to locate by feel, and their proximity to the touch surface can lead to accidental gesture inputs.
• Ear cup padding quality 3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.6
  Earpads are plush and seal well (often described as memory-foam-like), supporting strong isolation and stable bass. However, some listeners find the pads firm or the ear cavity slightly cramped, leading to ear contact or heat during longer sessions.
• Weight comfort 3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.5
  At 319g, weight is noticeable for some and can contribute to top-of-head fatigue, with several reviews calling them heavier-feeling than lighter Sony/Bose models even if the build feels premium. Others find the heft manageable, but weight distribution is a recurring factor in comfort feedback.