Beyerdynamic Aventho Wireless vs JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 78. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

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

On-Ear

Score breakdown

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

JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless leads on 6 of 7 measures.

Beyerdynamic Aventho Wireless
JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless

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 (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 answers with ANC type Hybrid against None. The JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless answers on convenience features: it adds Multipoint pairing.

Aventho Wireless2020
Epic Work ANC Wireless20244 yr newer

What differsAventho WirelessEpic Work ANC Wireless

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

Type: On-Ear; On-Ear
Price (USD): $200; $130
HearWiki score: 62; 78
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; 60 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
Water resistance: none; none
Foldable: -; No
Detachable cable: Yes; -
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Model code: Aventho 100; -
Microphones: 1; 5
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
Spec	Beyerdynamic Aventho Wireless	JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless
Type	On-Ear	On-Ear
Price (USD)	$200	$130
HearWiki score	62 / 100 Average	78 / 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	60 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
Water resistance	none	none
Foldable	-	No
Detachable cable	Yes	-
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Model code	Aventho 100	-
Calls
Microphones	1	5
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

The JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless is a budget-friendly on-ear headset built for long workdays, combining hybrid active noise cancellation with a clear transparency mode for staying aware. Its standout 60-hour ANC battery life, solid call quality via five mics, and multipoint Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity make it a practical choice for office or remote use. While it lacks water resistance and folding hinges, its comfort and feature-packed design earn it strong marks for the price.

Pro:Excellent battery life with ANC on
Pro:Effective hybrid noise cancellation
Pro:Clear microphone for calls

Con:No water resistance
Con:Not foldable for easy transport
Con:Only SBC and AAC codecs

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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