Audio-Technica - ATH-MSR7b vs Beyerdynamic - Aventho 300
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Audio-Technica - ATH-MSR7b | Beyerdynamic - Aventho 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 290 g | 260 g |
| Driver size | 45 mm | 40 mm |
| Active noise cancellation | false | true |
| Multipoint | false | true |
| LDAC | false | true |
| Battery life | 0 h | 60 h |
Between the ATH-MSR7b and Aventho 300, the ATH-MSR7b comes out ahead in driver size, while the Aventho 300 wins on weight / active noise cancellation. Overall, the ATH-MSR7b scores 52.8 and the Aventho 300 scores 76.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Aventho 300 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 23.6 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the ATH-MSR7b if you care most about driver size. The biggest gaps in its favor are driver size. The single most decisive one: Driver size — 12.50% more. 45 mm vs 40 mm.
Pick the Aventho 300 if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight, active noise cancellation, multipoint, among others. The single most decisive one: Weight — 30.00 g less. 260 vs 290.
Both ship with comparable spatial audio, water resistance, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Aventho 300 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Audio-Technica - ATH-MSR7b or Beyerdynamic - Aventho 300?
Beyerdynamic - Aventho 300 leads the current Mars Score by 23.6 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare driver size, battery life, weight against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Audio-Technica - ATH-MSR7b if…
Audio-Technica - ATH-MSR7b has the measurable edge on driver size mm.
Choose Beyerdynamic - Aventho 300 if…
Beyerdynamic - Aventho 300 has the measurable edge on weight g, has anc, has multipoint.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Audio-Technica - ATH-MSR7b wins
- ▲Driver size — 12.50% more. 45 mm vs 40 mm.
Why Beyerdynamic - Aventho 300 wins
- ▲Weight — 30.00 g less. 260 vs 290.
- ▲Has Active noise cancellation.
- ▲Has Multipoint.
- ▲Has LDAC.
- ▲Battery life: 60 h vs 0 h.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Audio-Technica - ATH-MSR7b | Beyerdynamic - Aventho 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | over-ear | over-ear |
| Weight | 290 g | 260 glead |
| Water resistance | none | none |
Audio
| Spec | Audio-Technica - ATH-MSR7b | Beyerdynamic - Aventho 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 45 mmlead | 40 mm |
| Impedanceⓘ | 36 Ωlead | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivityⓘ | 101 dBlead | 100 dB |
| Active noise cancellationⓘ | false | truelead |
| Transparency mode | false | truelead |
| Spatial audioⓘ | false | false |
Battery
| Spec | Audio-Technica - ATH-MSR7b | Beyerdynamic - Aventho 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery lifeⓘ | 0 h | 60 hlead |
| Fast chargeⓘ | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Audio-Technica - ATH-MSR7b | Beyerdynamic - Aventho 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetoothⓘ | 0.0 | 5.3lead |
| Multipointⓘ | false | truelead |
| 3.5mm jack | true | true |
| LDACⓘ | false | truelead |
| aptX HDⓘ | false | truelead |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery life, ATH-MSR7b or Aventho 300?+
Aventho 300 lasts 60 hours vs 0 hours.
Do ATH-MSR7b or Aventho 300 have active noise cancellation?+
Aventho 300 has active noise cancellation; ATH-MSR7b does not.
Which supports LDAC, ATH-MSR7b or Aventho 300?+
Aventho 300 supports LDAC; ATH-MSR7b does not.