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Audio-Technica ATH SR30bt Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£60Form factor:over-earConnectivity:WirelessBattery life:70 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Audio-Technica ATH SR30bt Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.5

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 62% of models
Score components

80%

6.5

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–²Better than 62% of headphones
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 69% of models
Score components

52%

7.0

Sound

20%

5.0

Features

10%

7.3

Design

8%

6.1

Connectivity

6%

5.7

Battery

4%

6.4

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 69% of headphones
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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%

?

User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £60

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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Audio-Technica ATH SR30bt

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 69% of models
Score components:

52%

7.0

Sound

20%

5.0

Features

10%

7.3

Design

8%

6.1

Connectivity

6%

5.7

Battery

4%

6.4

Calls & Controls

6.5
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
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 SR30bt 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
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 61% of models
Score components:

60%

6.5

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.5
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
â–¼ Worse than 27% of models
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
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
5 Hz
Lowest frequency
5 Hz
â–² Better than 86% of models
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones 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
no
Noise-canceling microphone
no
â–¼ Worse than 39% of models
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% 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
1
Number of microphones
1
â–² Better than 27% of models
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 1 microphones, more microphones than 26.9% of headphones and equal to 50.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
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
Bluetooth version
5
â–² Better than 71% of models
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 5, newer Bluetooth version than 70.9% of headphones and equal to 13.1% 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
180 ms
Audio latency
180 ms
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 180 ms, higher audio latency than 64.2% of headphones and equal to 2.9% of headphones.
Multipoint support
?
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Ambient sound mode
no
Ambient sound mode
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% 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
?
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
70 hours
Battery life
70 hours
â–² Better than 88% of models
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 70 hours, higher battery life than 87.5% of headphones and equal to 2.9% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
4 hours
Charging time
4 hours
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 4 hours to charge, higher charging time than 90.6% of headphones and equal to 4.6% of headphones.
Quick charge
no
Quick charge
no
â–¼ Worse than 33% of models
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
800 mAh
Battery capacity
800 mAh
â–² Better than 75% of models
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 800 mAh, higher battery capacity than 75% of headphones and equal to 7.6% of headphones.
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Brand name
Audio-Technica
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
193 g
Weight
193 g
â–² Better than 58% of models
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 193 g, lighter than 58.4% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Audio-Technica ATH SR30bt vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    Hi-Res Audio certification
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • 13 Hz lower bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    5 Hz
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    5 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 40 hours longer battery life
    Battery life
    70 hours
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery life than the average pair of headphones (70 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    70 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
  • LDAC support
    LDAC
    yes
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This pair of headphones supports LDAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.1% of headphones support LDAC.
  • 15,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Highest frequency
    35,000 Hz
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <20k Hz – >40k Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (35000 Hz vs 20000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20000 Hz.
    35,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 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.
  • 15 mm more spacious earcup height
    Earcup inner height
    75 mm
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <43 mm – >73 mm
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup height than the average pair of headphones (75 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    75 mm vs 60 mm
  • 15 mm more spacious earcup height
    Earcup inner height
    75 mm
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <43 mm – >73 mm
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup height than the average pair of headphones (75 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    75 mm vs 60 mm
  • Foldable design
    Foldable
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 11.5% lower weight
    Weight
    193 g
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (193 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    193 g vs 218 g
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    Hi-Res Audio certification
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • 13 Hz lower bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    5 Hz
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    5 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 15,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Highest frequency
    35,000 Hz
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <20k Hz – >40k Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (35000 Hz vs 20000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20000 Hz.
    35,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 15x higher input power handling
    Max input power
    1,500 mW
    â–² Better than 88% 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 (1500 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
    1,500 mW vs 100 mW
  • 40 hours longer battery life
    Battery life
    70 hours
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery life than the average pair of headphones (70 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    70 hours vs 30 hours
  • 37.9% higher battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    800 mAh
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (800 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    800 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • 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.
  • 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
  • LDAC support
    LDAC
    yes
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This pair of headphones supports LDAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.1% of headphones support LDAC.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 2 hours longer charging time
    Charging time
    4 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 91% 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 (4 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    4 hours vs 2 hours
  • Fixed cable
    Detachable cable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 3 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    99 dB/mW
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (99 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    99 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 30 ms higher audio latency
    Audio latency
    180 ms
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (180 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    180 ms vs 150 ms
  • 5.87x less popular
    Audio-Technica ATH SR30bt is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 0.2 % higher distortion
    THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)
    0.5 %
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <0.08 % – >3 %
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.5 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.5 % vs 0.3 %
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Tangle-free cable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
    no tangle-free listening cable is present or specified.
  • 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 SR30bt is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • Fixed cable
    Detachable cable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Tangle-free cable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
    no tangle-free listening cable is present or specified.
  • 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.
  • 3 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    99 dB/mW
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (99 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    99 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 0.2 % higher distortion
    THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)
    0.5 %
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <0.08 % – >3 %
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.5 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.5 % vs 0.3 %
  • 11 dB lower max SPL
    Max SPL
    99 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <95 dB – >126 dB
    This pair of headphones has a lower max SPL than the average pair of headphones (99 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    99 dB vs 110 dB
  • 2 hours longer charging time
    Charging time
    4 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 91% 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 (4 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    4 hours vs 2 hours
  • 30 ms higher audio latency
    Audio latency
    180 ms
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (180 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    180 ms vs 150 ms

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What we like about Audio-Technica ATH SR30bt

  • Exceptional battery life lasting up to 70 hours on a single charge
  • Great price-to-performance ratio offering high value for money
  • Lightweight and compact design making them highly portable
  • Clear sound quality with clean track separation and punchy bass
  • Soft memory foam padding providing a comfortable fit for most users
  • Fold-flat and swivelling ear cups for easy storage
  • Stable Bluetooth 5.0 wireless connectivity with easy pairing

What we don't like about Audio-Technica ATH SR30bt

  • No 3.5mm audio jack, preventing passive or wired listening
  • Lacks Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), relying only on passive isolation
  • Built quality uses a lot of plastic, lacking a premium look and feel
  • Clamping pressure can feel a bit too tight for large heads or long sessions
  • Uses an outdated micro-USB port for charging instead of USB-C
  • The ear cup buttons are not very intuitive to find and operate by touch
  • Mid-range frequencies can occasionally sound thin or lack fullness
  • Does not include a protective carrying case or pouch in the box

Verdict

The Audio-Technica ATH-SR30BT is a lightweight (193g) wireless over-ear headphone featuring 40mm drivers and a wide frequency response of 5–35,000 Hz, designed for exceptionally clear and powerful audio. Its standout characteristic is an extraordinary 70-hour battery life on a single charge via Bluetooth 5.0, supporting both AAC and SBC codecs. Main pros include its extreme portability with a fold-flat design, a dual-layer isolation housing for enhanced phase response, and comfortable memory foam earpads. However, notable cons include the lack of a 3.5mm jack for wired listening, the absence of active noise cancellation (ANC), and a microphone that can occasionally sound muffled during calls.

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