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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£70
  • Avg. price in US: ~$100
  • Form factor: over-ear
  • Connectivity: wireless
  • Battery life: 90 hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): yes

Audio-Technica ATH S300bt review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

6.9

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%

6.9

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Good
6.9

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%

3.9

Features

10.0%

6.4

Design

8.0%

5.5

Connectivity

6.0%

8.9

Battery

4.0%

9.0

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

  • 9.7
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    9.0

    Audio latency

    25.0%

    10

    Low-latency game mode

    20.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    12.0%

    10

    Noise-canceling microphone

    8.0%

    10

    Battery life

  • 9.0
    Travel

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    Active noise cancellation (ANC)

    24.0%

    10

    Battery life

    18.0%

    4.2

    Weight

    16.0%

    10

    Multipoint support

    14.0%

    10

    Ambient sound mode

  • 8.7
    Calls

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    Noise-canceling microphone

    24.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    18.0%

    10

    Multipoint support

    16.0%

    10

    Battery life

    14.0%

    1.0

    Companion app

  • 5.0
    Workout

    Score components:

    28.0%

    4.2

    Weight

    24.0%

    1.0

    Water resistance

    20.0%

    4.0

    IP rating

    16.0%

    10

    Battery life

    12.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

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Verdict

The Audio-Technica ATH-S300BT is a closed-back wireless over-ear headphone featuring 40mm dynamic drivers, a frequency response of 20Hz to 20,000Hz, and Bluetooth 5.1 with AAC and SBC codec support. Its standout characteristic is a class-leading battery life of up to 90 hours (60 hours with ANC active), supplemented by a quick-charge feature that provides 2.5 hours of playback from just 3 minutes of charging. Key pros include exceptional comfort with soft PU leather earpads, multipoint pairing for two simultaneous connections, and a low-latency mode for gaming. However, notable cons include average active noise cancellation performance, the lack of a dedicated mobile app for EQ customization, and a non-folding design that limits portability.

Technical Specifications of Audio-Technica ATH S300bt

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

6.9
Audio-Technica ATH S300bt has a technical score of 6.85 points, which is higher than that of 81.3% 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 S300bt 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%

6.9

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

7.8
Audio-Technica ATH S300bt has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.8 points, which is higher than 80.7% 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
Audio-Technica ATH S300bt 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
Audio-Technica ATH S300bt 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 S300bt 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
Audio-Technica ATH S300bt 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
Audio-Technica ATH S300bt 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
Audio-Technica ATH S300bt 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
Audio-Technica ATH S300bt 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

no
Audio-Technica ATH S300bt 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 S300bt 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

5.1
Audio-Technica ATH S300bt uses Bluetooth version 5.1, newer Bluetooth version than 83.9% of headphones and equal to 1.6% 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 S300bt 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

yes
Audio-Technica ATH S300bt supports multipoint. 35% 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

yes
Audio-Technica ATH S300bt supports ambient sound mode. 23.2% 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
Audio-Technica ATH S300bt 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 S300bt 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

yes
Audio-Technica ATH S300bt 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

90 hours
Audio-Technica ATH S300bt offers battery life of 90 hours, higher battery life than 95.1% of headphones and equal to 0.4% 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

60 hours
Audio-Technica ATH S300bt offers battery life with ANC of 60 hours, higher battery life with ANC than 91.4% of headphones and equal to 3.8% 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

2.5 hours
Audio-Technica ATH S300bt needs 2.5 hours to charge, higher charging time than 52.4% of headphones and equal to 12.9% 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

yes
Audio-Technica ATH S300bt supports quick charge. 31% 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

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

258 g
Audio-Technica ATH S300bt weighs 258 g, heavier than 65.3% of headphones and equal to 0.1% 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 S300bt vs the average headphone

  • Active noise cancellation
    Audio-Technica ATH S300bt 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

    Audio-Technica ATH S300bt supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • 60 hours longer battery life
    Audio-Technica ATH S300bt has a higher battery life than the average headphone (90 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 S300bt has a higher battery life than the average headphone (90 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.90 hours vs 30 hours
  • 30 hours longer ANC battery life
    Audio-Technica ATH S300bt has a higher battery life with ANC than the average headphone (60 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    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

    Audio-Technica ATH S300bt has a higher battery life with ANC than the average headphone (60 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.60 hours vs 30 hours
  • More flexible connectivity
    Audio-Technica ATH S300bt 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

    Audio-Technica ATH S300bt offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.wireless vs wired
  • Clear call microphone
    Audio-Technica ATH S300bt 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

    Audio-Technica ATH S300bt offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    Audio-Technica ATH S300bt 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 S300bt includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • In-line controls
    Audio-Technica ATH S300bt 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

    Audio-Technica ATH S300bt includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Wind noise reduction
    Audio-Technica ATH S300bt reduces wind noise, the average headphone does not. 34.1% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
    What it is: Reduces wind interference for clearer outdoor calls
    When it matters: When you take calls outdoors while walking, cycling, or commuting.

    Importance: LOW

    Audio-Technica ATH S300bt reduces wind noise, the average headphone does not. 34.1% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Active noise cancellation
    Audio-Technica ATH S300bt supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • 23 dB higher max SPL
    Audio-Technica ATH S300bt has a higher max SPL than the average headphone (133 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
  • 10x higher input power handling
    Audio-Technica ATH S300bt has a higher max input power than the average headphone (1,000 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
  • 60 hours longer battery life
    Audio-Technica ATH S300bt has a higher battery life than the average headphone (90 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
  • 30 hours longer ANC battery life
    Audio-Technica ATH S300bt has a higher battery life with ANC than the average headphone (60 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
  • USB-C charging
    Audio-Technica ATH S300bt uses USB-C charging, the average headphone does not. 29.4% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Audio-Technica ATH S300bt has a rechargeable battery, the average headphone does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Audio-Technica ATH S300bt offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
  • Clear call microphone
    Audio-Technica ATH S300bt offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    Audio-Technica ATH S300bt includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • In-line controls
    Audio-Technica ATH S300bt includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Wind noise reduction
    Audio-Technica ATH S300bt reduces wind noise, the average headphone does not. 34.1% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • 1 more microphones
    Audio-Technica ATH S300bt has more microphones than the average headphone (2 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
  • 7 newer release date
    Audio-Technica ATH S300bt was released more recently than the average headphone (2,024 vs 2,017). The average headphones were released in 2,017.

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Battery
Connectivity
Calls & Controls
Features
  • 18.3% higher weight
    Audio-Technica ATH S300bt is heavier than the average headphone (258 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
  • No travel bag
    Audio-Technica ATH S300bt does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Audio-Technica ATH S300bt has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
  • 0.5 hours longer charging time
    Audio-Technica ATH S300bt has a higher charging time than the average headphone (2.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
  • 0.5 hours longer charging time
    Audio-Technica ATH S300bt has a higher charging time than the average headphone (2.5 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 S300bt has a higher charging time than the average headphone (2.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.2.5 hours vs 2 hours
  • 18.3% higher weight
    Audio-Technica ATH S300bt is heavier than the average headphone (258 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 S300bt is heavier than the average headphone (258 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.258 g vs 218 g
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Audio-Technica ATH S300bt 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

    Audio-Technica ATH S300bt 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
    Audio-Technica ATH S300bt 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 S300bt is less popular than the average headphone (1.00 vs 4.646).1 vs 4.65
  • No travel bag
    Audio-Technica ATH S300bt 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 S300bt does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
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What customers like about Audio-Technica ATH S300bt?

  • Exceptional battery life delivering up to 90 hours of playback (60 hours with ANC enabled)
  • Rapid quick-charging capability providing 2.5 hours of use from a 3-minute charge
  • Highly comfortable and springy memory foam earpads suitable for long listening sessions
  • Lightweight design that does not feel heavy or fatiguing on the head
  • Pleasant, full sound signature with warm vocals and punchy but well-controlled bass
  • Effective low-frequency noise cancellation for dampening ambient office and engine rumbles
  • Multipoint Bluetooth pairing for seamless switching between two connected devices
  • Affordable price point offering excellent value for budget-conscious buyers

What customers dislike about Audio-Technica ATH S300bt?

  • The lightweight, heavily plastic construction can feel somewhat cheap and flimsy to the touch
  • Complete lack of companion smartphone software support, meaning no customizable EQ settings
  • Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) is mediocre against higher-pitched sounds and human chatter compared to flagship competitors
  • The earcups only fold flat and do not collapse downward, making them bulkier to pack away
  • Does not include a protective carrying case or pouch
  • The transparency 'hear-through' mode can introduce a slight background white noise or hiss
  • Earpads can trap heat and become warm during extended listening periods exceeding two hours
  • No official IP water or dust resistance certification

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