Beyerdynamic Aventho Wireless vs JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 79. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset - Great overall at around $130.

On-Ear

Beyerdynamic Aventho Wireless

62Average

$200

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On-Ear

JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset

79Great

$130

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Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset leads on 6 of 7 measures.

Beyerdynamic Aventho Wireless
JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset

HearWiki score

Sound

8.3

7.4

Noise cancelling

6.5

Battery

6.3

9.2

Calls

7.5

8.0

Value

8.0

Price (USD)

$200

$130

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

Mixed generations

JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset (2024) against Beyerdynamic Aventho Wireless (2020). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Beyerdynamic Aventho Wireless brings Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3 and Top codec aptX HD against AAC, while the JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset answers with ANC type Hybrid against None. The JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset answers on convenience features: it adds Multipoint pairing.

Aventho Wireless2020
Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset20244 yr newer

What differsAventho WirelessEpic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.3
Top codec: aptX HD; AAC
ANC type: None; Hybrid
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

Aventho WirelessEpic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset

Type: On-Ear; On-Ear
Price (USD): $200; $130
HearWiki score: 62; 79
Released: 2020; 2024
Availability: Still sold new; Still sold new
Driver: dynamic; 40 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: -; 40 mm
Drivers per side: -; 1
Frequency response: 10 Hz - 40 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 48 Ω; 32 Ω
Sensitivity: 105 dB/mW; 94 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.3
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD; SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Latency: -; 50 ms
Wireless range: 10 m; 9 m
Battery life: 30 h; 90 h
Battery life (ANC on): -; 60 h
Full charge time: 120 min; -
Quick charge: -; 10 min → 6 h
Wireless charging: No; -
Active noise cancelling: No; Yes
ANC type: -; hybrid
Transparency mode: -; Yes
Companion app: -; Yes
Custom EQ: -; Yes
Wear detection: -; No
Controls: touch; buttons
Voice assistant: -; Yes
Weight: 220 g; 128 g
Case weight: -; 80 g
Water resistance: none; none
Detachable cable: Yes; No
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: -; leather
Connector: -; USB-C
Model code: Aventho 100; -
Microphones: 1; 5
Microphone type: -; MEMS
Mic sensitivity: -; -38 dBV
Call noise reduction: -; Yes
Call NR technology: -; 2-mic ENC

Specification comparison of Beyerdynamic Aventho Wireless vs JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset
Spec	Beyerdynamic Aventho Wireless	JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset
Type	On-Ear	On-Ear
Price (USD)	$200	$130
HearWiki score	62 / 100 Average	79 / 100 Great
Released	2020	2024
Audio
Driver	dynamic	40 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	-	40 mm
Drivers per side	-	1
Frequency response	10 Hz - 40 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	48 Ω	32 Ω
Sensitivity	105 dB/mW	94 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.3
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD	SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing	No	Yes
Latency	-	50 ms
Wireless range	10 m	9 m
Battery
Battery life	30 h	90 h
Battery life (ANC on)	-	60 h
Full charge time	120 min	-
Quick charge	-	10 min → 6 h
Wireless charging	No	-
Features
Active noise cancelling	No	Yes
ANC type	-	hybrid
Transparency mode	-	Yes
Companion app	-	Yes
Custom EQ	-	Yes
Wear detection	-	No
Controls	touch	buttons
Voice assistant	-	Yes
Design
Weight	220 g	128 g
Case weight	-	80 g
Water resistance	none	none
Detachable cable	Yes	No
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	-	leather
Connector	-	USB-C
Model code	Aventho 100	-
Calls
Microphones	1	5
Microphone type	-	MEMS
Mic sensitivity	-	-38 dBV
Call noise reduction	-	Yes
Call NR technology	-	2-mic ENC

What reviewers said

Beyerdynamic Aventho Wireless

The Beyerdynamic Aventho Wireless is a premium on-ear headphone that prioritizes high-resolution wireless audio over active noise cancellation. It leverages Tesla transducers and aptX HD support to deliver detailed, dynamic sound, while offering a long battery life and a portable, lightweight design. The touch controls and USB-C charging add modern convenience, though the lack of ANC and multipoint may limit its appeal for some users.

Pro:Detailed, high-resolution sound via Tesla drivers and aptX HD
Pro:Long 30-hour battery life for extended listening sessions
Pro:Lightweight and portable on-ear design

Con:No active noise cancellation for noisy environments
Con:No multipoint connectivity for seamless device switching
Con:No water resistance for outdoor or workout use

JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset

The JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset is a lightweight, versatile option designed for office and remote work, featuring hybrid active noise cancellation, Bluetooth 5.3, and multipoint connectivity. It offers impressive battery endurance, clear call quality with multiple microphones, and a simple button-based control scheme, all wrapped in a comfortable, portable design.

Pro:Exceptional battery life, even with ANC enabled
Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for long work sessions
Pro:Hybrid ANC effectively reduces moderate ambient noise

Con:Occasional Bluetooth connectivity quirks reported
Con:No water resistance rating
Con:Limited codec support (only SBC and AAC)

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