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HEADPHONES · YOUR NEXT FACE-OFF

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y vs Sennheiser HD 820

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Compared products

YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

1002671 · Liquid Black · wireless ANC over-ear

beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y wireless over-ear headphones in Liquid Black
Exact model & source notes

The AVENTHO Y (article 1002671, Liquid Black) is beyerdynamic's foldable, closed-back wireless over-ear headphone with active noise cancellation and a transparency mode. It has a 45 mm dynamic driver, Bluetooth 6.0 with multipoint (SBC and AAC), two integrated ENC call microphones, a 5-band app equaliser and a user-replaceable battery rated at up to 90 hours without ANC and 60 hours with it. It weighs 316 g.

Specifications checked 27 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications
WHAT DIFFERS
45 mmDriver diameter56 mm
316 gWeight without cable360 g
2 of 6 verified differences, in the order listed below. Not a rating.
See the 6 verified differences
THE CONTENDER

Sennheiser HD 820

507435 · Black · wired, with 6.35 mm and 4.4 mm cables

Sennheiser HD 820 closed-back over-ear headphones in black with glass ear-cup covers, three-quarter view
Exact model & source notes

The HD 820 (article 507435) is Sennheiser's reference-class closed-back audiophile headphone, with a 56 mm Ring Radiator dynamic transducer behind concave Gorilla Glass reflectors, 300-ohm impedance, a rated 360 g without cable, and both 6.35 mm unbalanced and 4.4 mm balanced cables in the box.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y UK & US retailers

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Sennheiser HD 820 UK & US retailers

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison
  • Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
  • “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
  • Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
FEATURES SIDE BY SIDE6 topics

Yes and No describe the listed feature. Missing evidence stays unverified.

SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 06

Open-back design

Open-back earcups are not sealed. Start here if your listening space is quiet; this construction is not a sound-quality rating.

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y: closed-back · illustration, not to scale
Sennheiser HD 820: closed-back · illustration, not to scale
Sennheiser HD 820No

Closed-back. Manufacturer specification

Choose your must-haves

Start with your listening environment. Open and closed earcups suit different surroundings. A closed back is not the same as active noise cancellation. Check the exact cable and headphone output. We do not turn impedance, driver size or unpaired lab results into a sound-quality score.

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

6 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. Missing information stays separate.

Wired / wireless connections

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO YBluetooth 6.0 with multipoint; USB-C port (beyerdynamic lists the supplied USB-C to USB-C cable type as 'USB-C / audio cable')
Sennheiser HD 820Wired analogue; detachable 3 m cables with 6.35 mm unbalanced plug (fitted) and 4.4 mm balanced plug, both supplied; XLR-4 balanced cable optional
Sources
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

Manufacturer specification · An optional upgrade package adds a USB-C dongle and boom microphone; it is not in the standard box.

beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — global product page and technical databeyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — English specification sheet (E1, 07.26)
Sennheiser HD 820

Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser's box list names only the 6.35 mm unbalanced and 4.4 mm balanced cables; no 3.5 mm plug or adapter is listed.

Sennheiser HD 820 — official UK product page and specificationsSennheiser UK store — HD 820 product variant data (SKU and EAN)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Driver construction

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y45 mm dynamic driver
Sennheiser HD 82056 mm Ring Radiator dynamic transducer with concave Gorilla Glass reflectors
Sources
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — English specification sheet (E1, 07.26)

Check whether the diameter describes the complete transducer or only its diaphragm. Different labels and driver sizes do not establish better sound.

Rated frequency range

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y20–20,000 Hz
Sennheiser HD 82012–43,800 Hz (−3 dB); 6–48,000 Hz (−10 dB)
Sources

Range endpoints need their stated threshold. They do not describe response flatness or prove better bass, detail or sound quality.

In the box

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO YAVENTHO Y headphones, USB-C to USB-C charging cable, soft bag, quick start guide, compliance booklet
Sennheiser HD 820Headphones, cable with 6.35 mm unbalanced plug (fitted), cable with 4.4 mm balanced plug, instruction manual, storage box, microfibre cloth
Sources
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — English specification sheet (E1, 07.26)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Weight without cable

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y316 g
Sennheiser HD 820360 g
Sources
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

Manufacturer specification · The product pages state 316 g without cable; the specification sheet gives 316 g without stating the basis.

beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — global product page and technical databeyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — English specification sheet (E1, 07.26)
Sennheiser HD 820

Manufacturer specification · Without the connection cable, per Sennheiser's UK store data ('360 g without cable'); the product-page table gives 360 g.

Sennheiser HD 820 — official UK product page and specificationsSennheiser UK store — HD 820 product variant data (SKU and EAN)

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Configuration & compatibility details (1)

Wearing style

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO YOver-ear, closed-back foldable wireless headphones
Sennheiser HD 820Over-ear (circumaural), closed-back dynamic headphones
Sources

Both sources describe the same wearing style and acoustic design in different words. The extra wording does not establish a different fit; compare the separately listed fields.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (22)

Active noise cancellation

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO YYes
Sennheiser HD 820Not verified
Sources
Sennheiser HD 820

The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish active noise cancellation absence. Preserve separately sourced acoustic design and passive attenuation; they cannot turn omitted ANC into a false capability. · Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 820 — official UK product page and specificationsSennheiser UK store — HD 820 product variant data (SKU and EAN)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Microphone

In Visual facts
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO YYes
Sennheiser HD 820Not verified
Sources
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

Manufacturer specification · Two integrated microphones with ENC; a META VOICE boom microphone is an optional accessory.

beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — English specification sheet (E1, 07.26)
Sennheiser HD 820

The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish microphone absence. Omission from a package or technical inventory, a stereo audio connector, and a without-remote statement do not establish microphone=false. · Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 820 — official UK product page and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Battery life

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO YUp to 90 hours without ANC; up to 60 hours with ANC
Sennheiser HD 820Not verified
Sources
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

Manufacturer specification · The specification sheet says 'up to'; the product page's technical data says 'More than 90 hours' and 'More than 60 hours' with ANC. The battery is user-replaceable.

beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — global product page and technical databeyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — English specification sheet (E1, 07.26)
Sennheiser HD 820

The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish battery life or that no battery is required for operation. A wired/dynamic audio path, omitted charger or Battery included N is not an explicit operating-power requirement. · Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 820 — official UK product page and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

App features

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Ybeyerdynamic app: customise music playback and device controls, 5-band equaliser, over-the-air firmware updates
Sennheiser HD 820Not verified
Sources
Sennheiser HD 820

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Charge time

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y1 hour full charge; 5 minutes gives 6 hours of playtime
Sennheiser HD 820Not verified
Sources
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — English specification sheet (E1, 07.26)
Sennheiser HD 820

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rated total harmonic distortion

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO YNot verified
Sennheiser HD 820<0.02% (1 kHz, 100 dB SPL)
Sources
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 820

Manufacturer specification · From the product page's specification table; the same page's feature list states 'Total harmonic distortion: 0.02 % (1 kHz 1 Vrms)', a different test condition.

Sennheiser HD 820 — official UK product page and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Microphone type

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y2 integrated microphones with ENC (environmental noise cancellation); META VOICE boom mic available as an optional accessory
Sennheiser HD 820Not verified
Sources
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — English specification sheet (E1, 07.26)
Sennheiser HD 820

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Operating temperature

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y−10 to +50 °C
Sennheiser HD 820Not verified
Sources
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — English specification sheet (E1, 07.26)
Sennheiser HD 820

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Device compatibility

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO YSmartphones, tablets, laptops and desktop computers with Bluetooth; iOS, Android, Windows and macOS
Sennheiser HD 820Not verified
Sources
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — global product page and technical data
Sennheiser HD 820

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Transparency mode

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO YYes
Sennheiser HD 820Not verified
Sources
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — English specification sheet (E1, 07.26)
Sennheiser HD 820

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

1 shared field has the same recorded value.

YOUR HEADPHONES. YOUR RULES.

Check against your must-haves

Feature matching for the features you select. It doesn’t rate sound or comfort.

Start with your listening setup.

Choose a starting point, then fine-tune your must-haves.

FINE-TUNE THE DETAILS

Your essentials.

These shortcuts select the features shown above. Check the fit against your own equipment and listening space.

A feature match describes the selected requirements. It doesn’t rate sound or comfort.

YOUR CHOICE

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

Select a feature to check your fit.

YOUR CHOICE

Sennheiser HD 820

Select a feature to check your fit.

Feature matching, not a sound-quality score. The specification table links to the evidence for each feature.
WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

What it brings

What to check

Sennheiser HD 820

What it brings

  • Both an unbalanced 6.35 mm cable and a balanced 4.4 mm cable are supplied, each 3 m long, and an optional XLR-4 balanced cable is available for headphone amplifiers, DACs and other components.
  • Sennheiser attributes ambient-noise attenuation to the closed-back construction but publishes no attenuation figure.
  • Sennheiser publishes 12–43,800 Hz at −3 dB and 6–48,000 Hz at −10 dB, 300-ohm impedance and 103 dB at 1 kHz, 1 V.

What to check

  • Sennheiser states the distortion test two ways: below 0.02% at 1 kHz and 100 dB in the specification table, and 0.02% at 1 kHz, 1 Vrms in the feature list.
  • The supplied cables end in 6.35 mm and 4.4 mm plugs; no 3.5 mm plug or adapter is listed in the box, and the XLR-4 cable is optional.
  • The supplied cables are 3 m long, with 6.35 mm unbalanced and 4.4 mm balanced plugs.
COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify
30 of 30 specifications Sources in each row
Source-backed specifications for Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y and Sennheiser HD 820
SpecificationBeyerdynamic AVENTHO YSennheiser HD 820
Over-ear, closed-back foldable wireless headphonesOver-ear (circumaural), closed-back dynamic headphones
Closed-backClosed-back
Weight without cableDifferent
Sources
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

Manufacturer specification · The product pages state 316 g without cable; the specification sheet gives 316 g without stating the basis.

beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — global product page and technical databeyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — English specification sheet (E1, 07.26)
Sennheiser HD 820

Manufacturer specification · Without the connection cable, per Sennheiser's UK store data ('360 g without cable'); the product-page table gives 360 g.

Sennheiser HD 820 — official UK product page and specificationsSennheiser UK store — HD 820 product variant data (SKU and EAN)
316 g360 g
Earpads
Sources
Interchangeable, magnetically attached; optional velour ear pads in black/greyNot provided
Serviceability
Sources
User-replaceable battery in the left ear cup, behind the magnetically attached ear cushionNot provided
Construction
Sources
Foldable, with aluminium yoke and round ear cupsNot provided
Wired / wireless connectionsDifferent
Sources
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

Manufacturer specification · An optional upgrade package adds a USB-C dongle and boom microphone; it is not in the standard box.

beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — global product page and technical databeyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — English specification sheet (E1, 07.26)
Sennheiser HD 820

Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser's box list names only the 6.35 mm unbalanced and 4.4 mm balanced cables; no 3.5 mm plug or adapter is listed.

Sennheiser HD 820 — official UK product page and specificationsSennheiser UK store — HD 820 product variant data (SKU and EAN)
Bluetooth 6.0 with multipoint; USB-C port (beyerdynamic lists the supplied USB-C to USB-C cable type as 'USB-C / audio cable')Wired analogue; detachable 3 m cables with 6.35 mm unbalanced plug (fitted) and 4.4 mm balanced plug, both supplied; XLR-4 balanced cable optional
Bluetooth version and profiles
Sources
Bluetooth 6.0; HFP, A2DP, AVRCPNot provided
Bluetooth codecs
Sources
SBC, AACNot provided
Multipoint
Sources
Yes — Multipoint Bluetooth 6.0Not provided
Wireless range
Sources
Up to 20 mNot provided
Battery life
Sources
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

Manufacturer specification · The specification sheet says 'up to'; the product page's technical data says 'More than 90 hours' and 'More than 60 hours' with ANC. The battery is user-replaceable.

beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — global product page and technical databeyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — English specification sheet (E1, 07.26)
Sennheiser HD 820

The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish battery life or that no battery is required for operation. A wired/dynamic audio path, omitted charger or Battery included N is not an explicit operating-power requirement. · Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 820 — official UK product page and specifications
Up to 90 hours without ANC; up to 60 hours with ANCNot listed by the manufacturer
Charge time
Sources
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — English specification sheet (E1, 07.26)
Sennheiser HD 820

No source recorded.

1 hour full charge; 5 minutes gives 6 hours of playtimeNot provided
Charging
Sources
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

Manufacturer specification · Charging temperature range 0 to +45 °C.

beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — global product page and technical databeyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — English specification sheet (E1, 07.26)
Sennheiser HD 820

No source recorded.

USB-CNot provided
Device compatibility
Sources
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — global product page and technical data
Sennheiser HD 820

No source recorded.

Smartphones, tablets, laptops and desktop computers with Bluetooth; iOS, Android, Windows and macOSNot provided
Cable length
Sources
Not provided3 m
Connectors
Sources
Not provided6.35 mm unbalanced (3-pin) and 4.4 mm balanced (5-pin) supplied; XLR-4 balanced (4-pin) cable optional
Driver constructionDifferent
Sources
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — English specification sheet (E1, 07.26)
45 mm dynamic driver56 mm Ring Radiator dynamic transducer with concave Gorilla Glass reflectors
Driver diameterDifferent
Sources
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — English specification sheet (E1, 07.26)
45 mm56 mm
20–20,000 Hz12–43,800 Hz (−3 dB); 6–48,000 Hz (−10 dB)
Nominal impedance
Sources
Not provided300 ohm
Rated sensitivity
Sources
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

No source recorded.

Not provided103 dB SPL (1 kHz, 1 Vrms)
Rated total harmonic distortion
Sources
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

No source recorded.

Sennheiser HD 820

Manufacturer specification · From the product page's specification table; the same page's feature list states 'Total harmonic distortion: 0.02 % (1 kHz 1 Vrms)', a different test condition.

Sennheiser HD 820 — official UK product page and specifications
Not provided<0.02% (1 kHz, 100 dB SPL)
Microphone
Sources
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

Manufacturer specification · Two integrated microphones with ENC; a META VOICE boom microphone is an optional accessory.

beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — English specification sheet (E1, 07.26)
Sennheiser HD 820

The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish microphone absence. Omission from a package or technical inventory, a stereo audio connector, and a without-remote statement do not establish microphone=false. · Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 820 — official UK product page and specifications
YesNot listed by the manufacturer
Microphone type
Sources
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — English specification sheet (E1, 07.26)
Sennheiser HD 820

No source recorded.

2 integrated microphones with ENC (environmental noise cancellation); META VOICE boom mic available as an optional accessoryNot provided
Active noise cancellation
Sources
Sennheiser HD 820

The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish active noise cancellation absence. Preserve separately sourced acoustic design and passive attenuation; they cannot turn omitted ANC into a false capability. · Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 820 — official UK product page and specificationsSennheiser UK store — HD 820 product variant data (SKU and EAN)
YesNot listed by the manufacturer
Transparency mode
Sources
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — English specification sheet (E1, 07.26)
Sennheiser HD 820

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
App features
Sources
beyerdynamic app: customise music playback and device controls, 5-band equaliser, over-the-air firmware updatesNot provided
In the boxDifferent
Sources
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — English specification sheet (E1, 07.26)
AVENTHO Y headphones, USB-C to USB-C charging cable, soft bag, quick start guide, compliance bookletHeadphones, cable with 6.35 mm unbalanced plug (fitted), cable with 4.4 mm balanced plug, instruction manual, storage box, microfibre cloth
Operating temperature
Sources
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — English specification sheet (E1, 07.26)
Sennheiser HD 820

No source recorded.

−10 to +50 °CNot provided
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Each record represents an explicitly checked model and configuration. Original import: 5 Sept 2026; this is not its verification date. This is not a list of current offers or a popularity ranking.