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  • Avg. price: ~£25
  • Form factor: over-ear
  • Connectivity: wireless
  • Battery life: 35 hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): yes

Artiste Audio AWN100 review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

6.8

Overall score

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 components:

80.0%

6.8

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Good
6.8

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

7.9

Sound

20.0%

4.2

Features

10.0%

7.4

Design

8.0%

4.5

Connectivity

6.0%

6.2

Battery

4.0%

9.4

Calls & Controls

Good
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User score

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 components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 7.1
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    9.0

    Audio latency

    25.0%

    1.0

    Low-latency game mode

    20.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    12.0%

    10

    Noise-canceling microphone

    8.0%

    5.7

    Battery life

  • 5.6
    Travel

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    Active noise cancellation (ANC)

    24.0%

    5.7

    Battery life

    18.0%

    6.4

    Weight

    16.0%

    1.0

    Multipoint support

    14.0%

    1.0

    Ambient sound mode

  • 6.4
    Calls

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    Noise-canceling microphone

    24.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    18.0%

    1.0

    Multipoint support

    16.0%

    5.7

    Battery life

    14.0%

    1.0

    Companion app

  • 4.9
    Workout

    Score components:

    28.0%

    6.4

    Weight

    24.0%

    1.0

    Water resistance

    20.0%

    4.0

    IP rating

    16.0%

    5.7

    Battery life

    12.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

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Verdict

The Artiste Audio AWN100 is a lightweight, over-ear wired headphone designed for travel and aviation, featuring active noise cancellation (ANC) that reduces ambient noise by up to 15dB. It is equipped with 40mm neodymium drivers, a frequency response of 20Hz–20KHz, 32Ω impedance, and a high sensitivity of 102dB/mW (or up to 123dB depending on input). Main pros include its extremely portable 170g design, memory-foam leatherette ear cushions for a comfortable acoustic seal, and a detachable 1.2m flat cable with an in-line remote and noise-canceling microphone. However, its primary cons are the lack of wireless Bluetooth connectivity and its reliance on a single AAA battery to power the ANC for its 35-hour runtime.

Technical Specifications of Artiste Audio AWN100

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

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Sound

20.0%

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Features

10.0%

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Design

8.0%

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Connectivity

6.0%

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Battery

4.0%

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Calls & Controls

6.8
Artiste Audio AWN100 has a technical score of 6.78 points, which is higher than that of 80.2% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
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.
1.0
Artiste Audio AWN100 has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 72.7% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

6.8

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

7.7
Artiste Audio AWN100 has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.7 points, which is higher than 78.9% of products in this category.
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Artiste Audio AWN100 supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used
When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

dynamic
Driver size
What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

40 mm
Artiste Audio AWN100 uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.2% of headphones and equal to 53.6% of headphones.
Number of drivers
What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup
When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

1
Artiste Audio AWN100 uses 1 drivers, equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

20 Hz
Artiste Audio AWN100 reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.6% of headphones and equal to 47.5% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Artiste Audio AWN100 supports a noise-canceling microphone. 54.5% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.
When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Artiste Audio AWN100 is headset-ready, 84.7% is not. 15.3% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
What it is: Total number of built-in microphones
When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

2
Artiste Audio AWN100 has 2 microphones, more microphones than 78.2% of headphones and equal to 8.8% of headphones.
Boom microphone
What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity
When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

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Microphone SNR
What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone
When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

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Connectivity
What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

wireless
Artiste Audio AWN100 supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 52.6% of headphones and equal to 47.4% of headphones.
supports both wireless and wired connectivity.
Bluetooth version
What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported
When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device
When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

N/A
Audio latency
What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode
When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

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Multipoint support
What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices
When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Artiste Audio AWN100 does not support multipoint. 65.1% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness
When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Artiste Audio AWN100 does not offer ambient sound mode. 76.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Artiste Audio AWN100 does not support EQ customization. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates
When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Artiste Audio AWN100 does not work with a companion app. 44.4% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels
When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

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Voice assistant support
What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

yes
Artiste Audio AWN100 supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
What it is: Playback time on a single charge
When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

35 hours
Artiste Audio AWN100 offers battery life of 35 hours, higher battery life than 58.6% of headphones and equal to 2.1% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled
When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

35 hours
Artiste Audio AWN100 offers battery life with ANC of 35 hours, higher battery life with ANC than 54.6% of headphones and equal to 4.8% of headphones.
Charging time
What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

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Quick charge
What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period
When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Artiste Audio AWN100 does not support quick charging. 69.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery
When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

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Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Artiste
Form factor
What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)
When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

over-ear
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

170 g
Artiste Audio AWN100 weighs 170 g, lighter than 64.1% of headphones and equal to 1.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)
When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

closed-back
Clamp force
What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head
When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Artiste Audio AWN100 vs the average headphone

  • Active noise cancellation
    Artiste Audio AWN100 supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
    What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
    When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

    Importance: HIGH

    Artiste Audio AWN100 supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Artiste Audio AWN100 offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    supports both wireless and wired connectivity.
    What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
    When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

    Importance: HIGH

    Artiste Audio AWN100 offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.wireless vs wired
  • Clear call microphone
    Artiste Audio AWN100 offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
    What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
    When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Artiste Audio AWN100 offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    Artiste Audio AWN100 includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
    What it is: Physical controls available directly on headphones
    When it matters: When you need playback, volume, or call controls to be easy to reach without pulling out your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Artiste Audio AWN100 includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • In-line controls
    Artiste Audio AWN100 includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
    What it is: Controls available on in-line remote of wired cable
    When it matters: When your wired setup depends on cable-mounted buttons or call controls.

    Importance: LOW

    Artiste Audio AWN100 includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • 22% lower weight
    Artiste Audio AWN100 is lighter than the average headphone (170 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    What it is: Total weight of the headphones
    When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <150 g

    Artiste Audio AWN100 is lighter than the average headphone (170 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.170 g vs 218 g
  • 1 more microphones
    Artiste Audio AWN100 has more microphones than the average headphone (2 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    What it is: Total number of built-in microphones
    When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=2

    Artiste Audio AWN100 has more microphones than the average headphone (2 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.2 vs 1
  • Sidetone support
    Artiste Audio AWN100 supports sidetone, the average headphone does not. 29.7% of headphones support sidetone.
    What it is: Lets users hear their own voice during calls
    When it matters: When long calls matter and you do not want to sound unnaturally loud in your own ears while speaking.

    Importance: LOW

    Artiste Audio AWN100 supports sidetone, the average headphone does not. 29.7% of headphones support sidetone.
  • 22% lower weight
    Artiste Audio AWN100 is lighter than the average headphone (170 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
  • Active noise cancellation
    Artiste Audio AWN100 supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Artiste Audio AWN100 has a rechargeable battery, the average headphone does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • Play while charging
    Artiste Audio AWN100 can play while charging, the average headphone cannot. 55.9% of headphones support play while charging.
  • 5 hours longer battery life
    Artiste Audio AWN100 has a higher battery life than the average headphone (35 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
  • 5 hours longer ANC battery life
    Artiste Audio AWN100 has a higher battery life with ANC than the average headphone (35 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Artiste Audio AWN100 offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
  • Clear call microphone
    Artiste Audio AWN100 offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    Artiste Audio AWN100 includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • In-line controls
    Artiste Audio AWN100 includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • 1 more microphones
    Artiste Audio AWN100 has more microphones than the average headphone (2 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
  • Sidetone support
    Artiste Audio AWN100 supports sidetone, the average headphone does not. 29.7% of headphones support sidetone.

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Calls & Controls
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Artiste Audio AWN100 uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average headphone is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Artiste Audio AWN100 has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Artiste Audio AWN100 has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
    When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=10 Hz

    Artiste Audio AWN100 has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 4.65x less popular
    Artiste Audio AWN100 is less popular than the average headphone (1.00 vs 4.646).
    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.
    Artiste Audio AWN100 is less popular than the average headphone (1.00 vs 4.646).1 vs 4.65
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Artiste Audio AWN100 uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average headphone is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
    What it is: Cable designed to resist tangling
    When it matters: When you often carry wired headphones in a bag or pocket.

    Importance: LOW

    Artiste Audio AWN100 uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average headphone is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Artiste Audio AWN100?

  • Lightweight design at approximately 170g, making it comfortable for long-term wear
  • Effective Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) that reduces ambient noise by up to 15dB
  • Long battery life with up to 35 hours of usage on a single charge
  • Includes a detachable cable with an in-line remote for added convenience
  • Comes with a travel bag and aircraft adapter, ideal for frequent travelers
  • Features neodymium magnets for clear high notes and better bass performance

What customers dislike about Artiste Audio AWN100?

  • Does not support folding, which may make it bulkier for some storage situations
  • Lacks a tangle-free cable design
  • ANC performance is modest compared to high-end flagship competitors
  • Wired connectivity only (not a Bluetooth wireless model)
  • Comfort ratings in some comparative reviews were lower than sound and build quality scores

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