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Moshi Avanti Air Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£270Form factor:on-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:27 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Moshi Avanti Air Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Moshi Avanti Air
6.7/10

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 68% of models
Score components

80%

6.4

Technical score

20%

7.5

User score

â–²Better than 68% of headphones
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 56% of models
Score components

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

9.1

Price

â–²Better than 56%
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 68% of models
Score components

52%

6.3

Sound

20%

6.3

Features

10%

6.4

Design

8%

6.8

Connectivity

6%

6.7

Battery

4%

8.2

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 68%
7.5

User score

User score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

70%

10

User ratings

30%

1.7

Number of reviews

â–¼Worse than 74%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Moshi Avanti Air

Technical score
Technical score
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 68% of models
Score components:

52%

6.3

Sound

20%

6.3

Features

10%

6.4

Design

8%

6.8

Connectivity

6%

6.7

Battery

4%

8.2

Calls & Controls

6.4
User score
User score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

70%

10

User ratings

30%

1.7

Number of reviews

7.5
Popularity
Popularity
1.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Popularity:
Moshi Avanti Air has a popularity score of 1.7 points, which is lower than that of 72.7% of products in this category.
1.7
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 56% of models
Score components:

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

9.1

Price

7.4
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.6% of headphones and equal to 53.3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
15 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 15 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 58.3% of headphones and equal to 5.8% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
yes
This pair of headphones supports a noise-canceling microphone. 61.1% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
1
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 1 microphones, more microphones than 26.9% of headphones and equal to 50.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wireless
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
4.2
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 4.2, newer Bluetooth version than 67.7% of headphones and equal to 3.2% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Market range: <10 m – >15 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.7% of headphones and equal to 80.6% of headphones.
Audio latency
?
Multipoint support
yes
This pair of headphones supports multipoint. 69.4% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
yes
This pair of headphones supports EQ customization. 76.8% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
yes
This pair of headphones works with a companion app. 78.4% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
yes
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
27 hours
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 27 hours, lower battery life than 54.8% of headphones and equal to 0.2% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
2.5 hours
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 2.5 hours to charge, higher charging time than 53% of headphones and equal to 13% of headphones.
Quick charge
yes
This pair of headphones supports quick charge. 67% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
520 mAh
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 520 mAh, lower battery capacity than 54% of headphones and equal to 1.1% of headphones.
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Brand name
Moshi
Form factor
on-ear
Weight
250 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 250 g, heavier than 61.4% of headphones and equal to 1.5% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Moshi Avanti Air vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • EQ customization
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • Companion app support
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • Multipoint support
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • Clear call microphone
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • 7 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (109 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    109 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • Quick charge support
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • AptX Low Latency
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Low Latency, the average pair of headphones does not. 8% of headphones support aptX Low Latency.
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Water resistance
    This pair of headphones is water resistant, the average pair of headphones is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • 7 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (109 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    109 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 3 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (15 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    15 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 2,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • Quick charge support
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • USB-C charging
    This pair of headphones uses USB-C charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.5% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • Play while charging
    This pair of headphones can play while charging, the average pair of headphones cannot. 29.1% of headphones support play while charging.
  • Rechargeable battery
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • Multipoint support
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • AptX Low Latency
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Low Latency, the average pair of headphones does not. 8% of headphones support aptX Low Latency.
  • AAC codec support
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • AptX support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX, the average pair of headphones does not. 18.4% of headphones support aptX.
  • Multipoint connections
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint connections, while the average pair of headphones does not. 30.2% of headphones support multipoint connections.
    supports multipoint for up to 2 devices.
  • Clear call microphone
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • Sidetone support
    This pair of headphones supports sidetone, the average pair of headphones does not. 25.3% of headphones support sidetone.
  • EQ customization
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • Companion app support
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 0.5 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (2.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    2.5 hours vs 2 hours
  • 14.7% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (250 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    250 g vs 218 g
  • 3x more expensive
    Moshi Avanti Air is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£270 vs £90).
    £270 vs £90
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 6.5% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Moshi Avanti Air
    the average pair of headphones
    Moshi Avanti Air has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.51 vs 8).
    7.51 vs 8
  • 3.43x less popular
    Moshi Avanti Air is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1.71 vs 5.9).
    1.71 vs 5.87
  • 3 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (27 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    27 hours vs 30 hours
  • 3x more expensive
    Moshi Avanti Air is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£270 vs £90).
    £270 vs £90
  • 6.5% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Moshi Avanti Air
    the average pair of headphones
    Moshi Avanti Air has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.51 vs 8).
    7.51 vs 8
  • 3.43x less popular
    Moshi Avanti Air is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1.71 vs 5.9).
    1.71 vs 5.87
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 14.7% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (250 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    250 g vs 218 g
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 0.5 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (2.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    2.5 hours vs 2 hours
  • 3 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (27 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    27 hours vs 30 hours

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
Oliz Store
≈ estimated
25/12/2020
Hands-on review · four days of use, comfort and charging
Verdict
Moshi Avanti Air is very comfortable and sturdy with fast charging, but it has no noise cancelling.
5.0
9to5Google
≈ estimated
02/05/2019
Hands-on review · sound, battery and comfort tests
Verdict
Moshi Avanti Air looks great, but average sound and short battery make its price hard to justify.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

the-gadgeteer.com
13/03/2018
Everyday use · Wireless on-ear
Verdict
The Moshi Avanti Air is a stylish, highly adjustable wireless on-ear with rich sound and a handy app, but it has no noise cancelling.
cultofmac.com
19/07/2018
Product review · Wireless on-ear
Verdict
The Moshi Avanti Air is a stylish, great-sounding wireless on-ear that is pricey but worth it, though its sliding arms can loosen as you walk.
review-hub.co.uk
22/10/2018
Full review · Wireless on-ear
Verdict
The Moshi Avanti Air is a stylish, well-built wireless on-ear, but constant hiss, an app that won't load and sound below its price make it hard to recommend.
applesfera.com
07/01/2021
Hands-on review · Bluetooth on-ear
Verdict
The Moshi Avanti Air is a comfortable, sturdy wireless on-ear with up to 27 hours of battery life, though treble gets louder than bass at full volume.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Moshi Avanti Air

  • Elegant retro-minimalist design with high-quality stainless steel and leatherette materials.
  • Excellent battery life, reaching approximately 27 hours on a single charge.
  • USB-C fast charging provides hours of playback from just a 15-minute charge.
  • Very lightweight and generally comfortable for an on-ear design.
  • Support for high-quality Bluetooth codecs like aptX and AAC.
  • Strong microphone performance with Clear Voice technology for calls.

What customers don't like about Moshi Avanti Air

  • Lack of Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), which is common in this price range.
  • Reports of a persistent background static hiss when connected via Bluetooth.
  • No 3.5mm headphone jack for wired listening options.
  • Sound quality may feel flat or average compared to similarly priced competitors.
  • On-ear pressure can become uncomfortable during very long listening sessions.
  • The companion app has been reported as unreliable or non-functional by some users.

Verdict

The Moshi Avanti Air is a premium wireless on-ear headset featuring a minimalist 1960s-inspired retro design constructed from lightweight stainless steel and soft, breathable leatherette. Key technical specifications include 40mm high-resolution drivers, Bluetooth 4.2 with aptX support, and an impressive 27-hour battery life that offers 4 hours of playback from a quick 15-minute USB-C charge. Main characteristics include an ergonomic curved headband angled at 14 degrees to minimize ear pressure and Clear Voice technology for optimized call quality. Pros highlight its exceptional comfort for an on-ear model, stylish aesthetic, and reliable connectivity. However, cons include the lack of active noise cancellation (ANC), physical controls that some find difficult to distinguish by touch, and potential ear discomfort for some users during sessions exceeding four hours.

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