Beyerdynamic
Beyerdynamic Aventho 300
$399
Released 2024
Best Over Ear Headphones · head-to-head
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Beats Studio Pro is cheaper at $350. Every spec and price links to its source.
Beyerdynamic
$399
Released 2024
Beats
$350Cheaper
Released 2023-07
The Beats Studio Pro wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Beats Studio Pro is the cheaper at $350. The Beats Studio Pro both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $399 | $350 |
| Brand | Beyerdynamic | Beats |
| Released | 2024 | 2023-07 |
| ANC | Yes | Yes |
| Driver (mm) | — | 40 |
| Battery hr | 50 | 24 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LC3 | SBC, AAC |
| Wired option | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (g) | 319 | 260 |
| Release | 2024 | 2023-07 |
Sources — Beyerdynamic Aventho 300: north-america.beyerdynamic.com (verified 2026-06-15). Beats Studio Pro: beatsbydre.com (verified 2026-06-15).
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Two whitelisted testers reviewed the exact Aventho 300: SoundGuys (lab-measured, 6.7/10) and What Hi-Fi (hands-on, 4/5 stars). Both praise the long 50-plus-hour battery, the build and the feature set, and both flag mediocre ANC that trails class leaders like Bose. They diverge on sound: SoundGuys measures over-emphasized bass and harsh treble and gives a poor 2.5/5 MDAQS score, while What Hi-Fi hears a clean, even-handed signature that simply lacks the dynamism of rivals like the Dali IO-8. SoundGuys is far harsher on value and comfort; What Hi-Fi calls them solid performers for the money. No other whitelisted outlet had a fetchable review. (2 sourced reviews, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Exceptional battery life (50-plus hours rated, ~65h measured with ANC) plus fast charging; Premium build quality with foldable metal frame/hinges (SoundGuys also praises the hardcover case); Strong connectivity and features: Bluetooth 5.4, aptX Lossless/Adaptive, multipoint, Dolby Atmos, custom EQ.
Flagged: Mediocre ANC that trails class leaders like Bose; Sound isn't class-leading: SoundGuys flags over-emphasized bass and harsh treble (2.5/5 MDAQS), What Hi-Fi finds less dynamic contrast than the Dali IO-8; Comfort issues from the 319g weight, stiff pads, clamping force and heat build-up (SoundGuys).
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