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Audio-Technica ATH S300bt Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£70Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:90 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):yes

Audio-Technica ATH S300bt Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

7.5

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 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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â–² Better than 83% of models
Score components

80%

7.5

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–²Better than 83% of headphones
7.5

Technical score

Technical score
7.5/ 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 84% of models
Score components

52%

8.2

Sound

20%

5.4

Features

10%

6.8

Design

8%

6.7

Connectivity

6%

9.0

Battery

4%

9.3

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 84% of headphones
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £70

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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Audio-Technica ATH S300bt

Technical score
Technical score
7.5/ 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 84% of models
Score components:

52%

8.2

Sound

20%

5.4

Features

10%

6.8

Design

8%

6.7

Connectivity

6%

9.0

Battery

4%

9.3

Calls & Controls

7.5
User score
User score
8.0/ 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 58% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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 99% of models
Popularity:
Audio-Technica ATH S300bt has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 73.4% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 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 84% of models
Score components:

60%

7.5

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.2
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
â–² Better than 73% of models
This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
Driver size
40 mm
â–² Better than 29% of models
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
Number of drivers
1
â–¼ Worse than 4% of models
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
20 Hz
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 47.3% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
yes
Noise-canceling microphone
yes
â–² Better than 61% of models
This pair of headphones supports a noise-canceling microphone. 61.1% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
Can be used as a headset
yes
â–² Better than 15% of models
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
â–² Better than 78% of models
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 2 microphones, more microphones than 77.9% of headphones and equal to 8.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
Boom microphone
no
â–¼ Worse than 14% of models
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
Connectivity
wireless
â–² Better than 51% of models
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
5.1
Bluetooth version
5.1
â–² Better than 84% of models
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 5.1, newer Bluetooth version than 84% of headphones and equal to 1.6% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
â–¼ Worse than 17% of models
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
Multipoint support
yes
â–² Better than 69% of models
This pair of headphones supports multipoint. 69.4% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
yes
Ambient sound mode
yes
â–² Better than 75% of models
This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode. 75.2% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
EQ support
no
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
Companion app
no
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
â–² Better than 39% of models
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
90 hours
Battery life
90 hours
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones 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
60 hours
Battery life with ANC
60 hours
★ Better than 91% of models
Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life with ANC of 60 hours, higher battery life with ANC than 91.1% of headphones and equal to 3.7% of headphones.
Charging time
2.5 hours
Charging time
2.5 hours
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
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
Quick charge
yes
â–² Better than 67% of models
This pair of headphones supports quick charge. 67% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
?
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Brand name
Audio-Technica
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
258 g
Weight
258 g
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 258 g, heavier than 65.4% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Audio-Technica ATH S300bt vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Active noise cancellation
    Active noise cancellation (ANC)
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Ambient sound mode
    Ambient sound mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • 60 hours longer battery life
    Battery life
    90 hours
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery life than the average pair of headphones (90 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    90 hours vs 30 hours
  • Multipoint support
    Multipoint support
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • 30 hours longer ANC battery life
    Battery life with ANC
    60 hours
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (60 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    60 hours vs 30 hours
  • More flexible connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    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
    Noise-canceling microphone
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • Quick charge support
    Quick charge
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • 13.4% better value for money
    Audio-Technica ATH S300bt has better value for money than the average pair of headphones (8.24 vs 7.3).
    8.24 vs 7.27
  • Active noise cancellation
    Active noise cancellation (ANC)
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • 23 dB higher max SPL
    Max SPL
    133 dB
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <95 dB – >126 dB
    This pair of headphones has a higher max SPL than the average pair of headphones (133 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    133 dB vs 110 dB
  • 10x higher input power handling
    Max input power
    1,000 mW
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <10 mW – >1.6k mW
    This pair of headphones has a higher max input power than the average pair of headphones (1000 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
    1,000 mW vs 100 mW
  • 60 hours longer battery life
    Battery life
    90 hours
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery life than the average pair of headphones (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
    Battery life with ANC
    60 hours
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (60 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    60 hours vs 30 hours
  • Quick charge support
    Quick charge
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • USB-C charging
    USB Type-C
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This pair of headphones uses USB-C charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.5% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Has a rechargeable battery
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    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
    Multipoint support
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    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
  • AAC codec support
    AAC
    yes
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • Fast pairing support
    Fast pairing
    yes
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    This pair of headphones supports fast pairing, the average pair of headphones does not. 14% of headphones support fast pairing.
  • Multipoint connections
    Multipoint connections
    yes
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    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.
  • Low-latency game mode
    Low-latency game mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This pair of headphones includes a low-latency game mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.2% of headphones support low-latency game mode.
  • Clear call microphone
    Noise-canceling microphone
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    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
    On-device controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • In-line controls
    In-line controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • 1 more microphones
    Number of microphones
    2
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This pair of headphones has more microphones than the average pair of headphones (2 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    2 vs 1
  • Wind noise reduction
    Wind noise reduction
    yes
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Ambient sound mode
    Ambient sound mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • 8 newer release date
    Release date
    2024
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This pair of headphones was released more recently than the average pair of headphones (2024 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    June 2024
    2024 vs 2016
  • 0.5 hours longer charging time
    Charging time
    2.5 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
    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
  • 18.3% higher weight
    Weight
    258 g
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (258 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    258 g vs 218 g
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    20 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 5.87x less popular
    Audio-Technica ATH S300bt is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • No travel bag
    Travel bag included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 5.87x less popular
    Audio-Technica ATH S300bt is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 18.3% higher weight
    Weight
    258 g
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (258 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    258 g vs 218 g
  • No travel bag
    Travel bag included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    20 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 0.5 hours longer charging time
    Charging time
    2.5 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
    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

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What we 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 we don't like 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

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.

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