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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£60
  • Avg. price in US: ~$70
  • Form factor: on-ear
  • Connectivity: wireless
  • Battery life: 40 hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): no

Audio-Technica ATH S200bt review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

4.5

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%

4.5

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Poor
4.5

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%

5.0

Sound

20.0%

1.9

Features

10.0%

6.8

Design

8.0%

3.6

Connectivity

6.0%

5.3

Battery

4.0%

4.9

Calls & Controls

Poor
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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

  • 6.0
    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%

    1.0

    Noise-canceling microphone

    8.0%

    6.5

    Battery life

  • 3.1
    Travel

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Active noise cancellation (ANC)

    24.0%

    6.5

    Battery life

    18.0%

    5.9

    Weight

    16.0%

    1.0

    Multipoint support

    14.0%

    0.0

    Ambient sound mode

  • 4.0
    Calls

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Noise-canceling microphone

    24.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    18.0%

    1.0

    Multipoint support

    16.0%

    6.5

    Battery life

    14.0%

    1.0

    Companion app

  • 4.9
    Workout

    Score components:

    28.0%

    5.9

    Weight

    24.0%

    1.0

    Water resistance

    20.0%

    4.0

    IP rating

    16.0%

    6.5

    Battery life

    12.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

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Verdict

The Audio-Technica ATH-S200BT is a lightweight, closed-back wireless on-ear headphone featuring 40 mm dynamic drivers with a wide frequency response of 5 to 32,000 Hz and 32 ohms impedance. Its standout characteristic is an exceptional battery life of up to 40 hours on a single 3-to-4-hour charge via Micro-USB, paired with Bluetooth 4.1 connectivity and built-in earcup controls for hands-free calls and media. Main pros include its impressive longevity, punchy yet clear signature sound, and a portable fold-flat design that offers good passive noise isolation for the price. However, notable cons include a tight clamping force that can become uncomfortable during long sessions, the lack of a wired backup option (no 3.5mm jack), and a reliance on the older Micro-USB standard rather than USB-C.

Technical Specifications of Audio-Technica ATH S200bt

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

4.5
Audio-Technica ATH S200bt has a technical score of 4.47 points, which is lower than that of 73.7% 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
Audio-Technica ATH S200bt 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%

4.5

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

6.1
Audio-Technica ATH S200bt has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.1 points, which is lower 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

no
Audio-Technica ATH S200bt does not support active noise cancellation. 27.4% 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
Audio-Technica ATH S200bt 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
Audio-Technica ATH S200bt 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

5 Hz
Audio-Technica ATH S200bt reaches a lowest frequency of 5 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 86.3% of headphones and equal to 10.8% 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

no
Audio-Technica ATH S200bt does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 45.6% 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
Audio-Technica ATH S200bt 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

1
Audio-Technica ATH S200bt has 1 microphones, more microphones than 25.9% of headphones and equal to 52.2% 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

no
Audio-Technica ATH S200bt does not include a boom microphone. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.
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
Audio-Technica ATH S200bt supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 52.6% of headphones and equal to 47.4% of headphones.
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

4.1
Audio-Technica ATH S200bt uses Bluetooth version 4.1, newer Bluetooth version than 62.2% of headphones and equal to 5.3% of headphones.
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

10 m
Audio-Technica ATH S200bt offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.6% of headphones and equal to 79.9% of headphones.
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
Audio-Technica ATH S200bt 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

N/A
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
Audio-Technica ATH S200bt 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
Audio-Technica ATH S200bt 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

N/A
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

no
Audio-Technica ATH S200bt does not support voice assistants. 60.9% 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

40 hours
Audio-Technica ATH S200bt offers battery life of 40 hours, higher battery life than 62.5% of headphones and equal to 4.8% 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

N/A
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

3 hours
Audio-Technica ATH S200bt needs 3 hours to charge, higher charging time than 66% of headphones and equal to 21.3% of headphones.
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
Audio-Technica ATH S200bt 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

Audio-Technica
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

on-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

190 g
Audio-Technica ATH S200bt weighs 190 g, lighter than 59.1% 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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Audio-Technica ATH S200bt vs the average headphone

  • 13 Hz lower bass extension
    Audio-Technica ATH S200bt has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (5 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

    Audio-Technica ATH S200bt has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.5 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • More flexible connectivity
    Audio-Technica ATH S200bt offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support 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

    Audio-Technica ATH S200bt offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.wireless vs wired
  • On-device controls
    Audio-Technica ATH S200bt 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

    Audio-Technica ATH S200bt includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 12,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Audio-Technica ATH S200bt has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (32,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    What it is: Highest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
    When it matters: When treble extension and overall frequency reach matter to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=24000 Hz

    Audio-Technica ATH S200bt has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (32,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.32000 Hz vs 20000 Hz
  • 10 hours longer battery life
    Audio-Technica ATH S200bt has a higher battery life than the average headphone (40 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    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

    Audio-Technica ATH S200bt has a higher battery life than the average headphone (40 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.40 hours vs 30 hours
  • 12.8% lower weight
    Audio-Technica ATH S200bt is lighter than the average headphone (190 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

    Audio-Technica ATH S200bt is lighter than the average headphone (190 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.190 g vs 218 g
  • Rechargeable battery
    Audio-Technica ATH S200bt has a rechargeable battery, the average headphone does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
    What it is: Shows whether the headphones rely on an internal rechargeable battery instead of replaceable disposable cells.
    When it matters: When you expect regular wireless use and want charging convenience instead of buying and replacing disposable batteries.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Audio-Technica ATH S200bt has a rechargeable battery, the average headphone does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • 12.8% lower weight
    Audio-Technica ATH S200bt is lighter than the average headphone (190 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
  • 13 Hz lower bass extension
    Audio-Technica ATH S200bt has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
  • 12,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Audio-Technica ATH S200bt has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (32,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
  • 10 hours longer battery life
    Audio-Technica ATH S200bt has a higher battery life than the average headphone (40 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Audio-Technica ATH S200bt has a rechargeable battery, the average headphone does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Audio-Technica ATH S200bt offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
  • On-device controls
    Audio-Technica ATH S200bt includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.

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Design
Sound
Battery
Connectivity
Calls & Controls
  • 20 mm tighter earcup height
    Audio-Technica ATH S200bt has tighter earcup height than the average headphone (40 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Audio-Technica ATH S200bt uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average headphone is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • No travel bag
    Audio-Technica ATH S200bt does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 3 mm tighter earcup width
    Audio-Technica ATH S200bt has tighter earcup width than the average headphone (40 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.
  • No neodymium magnet
    Audio-Technica ATH S200bt does not use neodymium magnets, the average headphone does. 77.4% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • 8 dB lower max SPL
    Audio-Technica ATH S200bt has a lower max SPL than the average headphone (102 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    Audio-Technica ATH S200bt has a higher charging time than the average headphone (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
  • No voice assistant support
    Audio-Technica ATH S200bt does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    Audio-Technica ATH S200bt has a higher charging time than the average headphone (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    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

    Audio-Technica ATH S200bt has a higher charging time than the average headphone (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.3 hours vs 2 hours
  • No voice assistant support
    Audio-Technica ATH S200bt does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
    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

    Audio-Technica ATH S200bt does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 20 mm tighter earcup height
    Audio-Technica ATH S200bt has tighter earcup height than the average headphone (40 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    What it is: Internal height of the earcup cavity
    When it matters: When larger ears need enough space inside the earcups.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Audio-Technica ATH S200bt has tighter earcup height than the average headphone (40 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.40 mm vs 60 mm
  • 4.65x less popular
    Audio-Technica ATH S200bt 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.
    Audio-Technica ATH S200bt is less popular than the average headphone (1.00 vs 4.646).1 vs 4.65
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Audio-Technica ATH S200bt 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

    Audio-Technica ATH S200bt uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average headphone is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • No travel bag
    Audio-Technica ATH S200bt does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
    What it is: Comes with a protective carrying case or pouch
    When it matters: When protection in transit matters right out of the box.

    Importance: LOW

    Audio-Technica ATH S200bt does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 9.9% worse value for money
    Audio-Technica ATH S200bt has worse value for money than the average headphone (6.13 vs 6.736).
    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.
    Audio-Technica ATH S200bt has worse value for money than the average headphone (6.13 vs 6.736).6.13 vs 6.74
  • No neodymium magnet
    Audio-Technica ATH S200bt does not use neodymium magnets, the average headphone does. 77.4% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
    What it is: Uses neodymium magnets for stronger, clearer sound
    When it matters: When driver construction details are part of how you compare sound hardware.

    Importance: LOW

    Audio-Technica ATH S200bt does not use neodymium magnets, the average headphone does. 77.4% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
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What customers like about Audio-Technica ATH S200bt?

  • Exceptional battery life offering up to 40 hours of continuous playback
  • Great value for money at an affordable budget price point
  • Impressive sound quality for the price with clear audio and a well-balanced signature
  • Stable and reliable Bluetooth wireless connection with fast device pairing
  • Lightweight and compact design featuring fold-flat earcups for easy portability
  • Punchy and deep bass response that does not muddy the mid-range

What customers dislike about Audio-Technica ATH S200bt?

  • Uncomfortable tight clamping force during extended listening sessions
  • Poor microphone quality making them suboptimal for phone calls
  • Small on-ear cup size that may press awkwardly against larger ears
  • Cheap plastic look and feel that lacks a premium texture
  • Thin headband and earcup padding which can feel stiff out of the box
  • Subpar active noise cancellation and noticeable sound leakage

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