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Ausounds Au XT ANC Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£180Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:30 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):yes

Ausounds Au XT ANC Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Ausounds Au XT ANC
7.5/10

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.
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â–² Better than 82% of models
Score components

80%

7.6

Technical score

20%

6.8

User score

â–²Better than 82% of headphones
8.1

Value for money

Value for money
8.1/ 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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â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

â–²Better than 81%
7.6

Technical score

Technical score
7.6/ 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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â–² Better than 86% of models
Score components

52%

8.8

Sound

20%

5.1

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

7.0

Connectivity

6%

6.3

Battery

4%

9.4

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 86%
6.8

User score

User score
6.8/ 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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Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

3.8

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 90%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Ausounds Au XT ANC

Technical score
Technical score
7.6/ 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 86% of models
Score components:

52%

8.8

Sound

20%

5.1

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

7.0

Connectivity

6%

6.3

Battery

4%

9.4

Calls & Controls

7.6
User score
User score
6.8/ 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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Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

3.8

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.8
Popularity
Popularity
3.8/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Popularity:
Ausounds Au XT ANC has a popularity score of 3.8 points, which is lower than that of 66.9% of products in this category.
3.8
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 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 81% of models
Score components:

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

8.1
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
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
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
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
This pair of headphones supports a noise-canceling microphone. 61.1% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
1
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
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
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
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
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
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
?
Companion app
no
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
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
30 hours
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 30 hours, higher battery life than 46.3% of headphones and equal to 10.4% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
14 hours
Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life with ANC of 14 hours, lower battery life with ANC than 91.3% of headphones and equal to 0.4% of headphones.
Charging time
2 hours
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 2 hours to charge, lower charging time than 47.8% of headphones and equal to 39% of headphones.
Quick charge
yes
This pair of headphones supports quick charge. 67% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
500 mAh
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 500 mAh, lower battery capacity than 55.3% of headphones and equal to 9.4% of headphones.
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Brand name
Ausounds
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
245 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 245 g, heavier than 59.8% of headphones and equal to 0.9% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Ausounds Au XT ANC vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Active noise cancellation
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    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.
  • More flexible connectivity
    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
  • 20,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • LDAC support
    This pair of headphones supports LDAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.1% of headphones support LDAC.
  • Clear call microphone
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • LE Audio support
    This pair of headphones supports LE Audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 11.6% of headphones support Bluetooth LE Audio.
  • AptX HD support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX HD, the average pair of headphones does not. 7.6% of headphones support aptX HD.
  • 11.3% better value for money
    Ausounds Au XT ANC has better value for money than the average pair of headphones (8.09 vs 7.3).
    8.09 vs 7.27
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Water resistance
    This pair of headphones is water resistant, the average pair of headphones is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • Active noise cancellation
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    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.
  • 20,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • Quick charge support
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • USB-C charging
    This pair of headphones uses USB-C charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.5% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • Play while charging
    This pair of headphones can play while charging, the average pair of headphones cannot. 29.1% of headphones support play while charging.
  • Rechargeable battery
    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
    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
    This pair of headphones supports LDAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.1% of headphones support LDAC.
  • LE Audio support
    This pair of headphones supports LE Audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 11.6% of headphones support Bluetooth LE Audio.
  • AptX HD support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX HD, the average pair of headphones does not. 7.6% of headphones support aptX HD.
  • AAC codec support
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • AptX support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX, the average pair of headphones does not. 18.4% of headphones support aptX.
  • Fast pairing support
    This pair of headphones supports fast pairing, the average pair of headphones does not. 14% of headphones support fast pairing.
  • Low-latency game mode
    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
    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
    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
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Wind noise reduction
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Sidetone support
    This pair of headphones supports sidetone, the average pair of headphones does not. 25.3% of headphones support sidetone.
  • Quick mic mute
    This pair of headphones includes a quick mic mute, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.3% of headphones support a mute function.
  • 16 hours shorter ANC battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (14 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    14 hours vs 30 hours
  • 4 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (98 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    98 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    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
  • 12.4% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (245 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    245 g vs 218 g
  • 18.5% lower user score
    User score
    6.8/ 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.
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    Ausounds Au XT ANC has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (6.75 vs 8).
    6.75 vs 8
  • 2x more expensive
    Ausounds Au XT ANC is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£180 vs £90).
    £180 vs £90
  • 12 dB lower max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a lower max SPL than the average pair of headphones (98 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    98 dB vs 110 dB
  • 13.8% lower battery capacity
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (500 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    500 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • 18.5% lower user score
    User score
    6.8/ 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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    Ausounds Au XT ANC
    the average pair of headphones
    Ausounds Au XT ANC has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (6.75 vs 8).
    6.75 vs 8
  • 2x more expensive
    Ausounds Au XT ANC is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£180 vs £90).
    £180 vs £90
  • 52.9% less popular
    Ausounds Au XT ANC is less popular than the average pair of headphones (3.84 vs 5.9).
    3.84 vs 5.87
  • 12.4% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (245 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    245 g vs 218 g
  • 4 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (98 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    98 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    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
  • 12 dB lower max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a lower max SPL than the average pair of headphones (98 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    98 dB vs 110 dB
  • 5 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (98 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    98 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 16 hours shorter ANC battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (14 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    14 hours vs 30 hours
  • 13.8% lower battery capacity
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (500 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    500 mAh vs 580 mAh

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

pcmag.com
09/04/2021
Lab test · Bass-forward ANC
Verdict
The Ausounds AU-XT ANC is a bass-forward headphone with solid noise cancelling for the price, but ANC changes its sound and it has no app.
the-gadgeteer.com
28/02/2021
Personal review · Comfortable ANC
Verdict
The Ausounds AU-XT ANC is a comfortable over-ear pair whose noise cancelling blocks household noise with almost no hiss, a good fit for working at home.
trustedreviews.com
11/01/2022
Several-week test · Energetic sound
Verdict
The Ausounds AU-XT ANC has lively, enjoyable sound and effective noise cancelling, but creaky hinges and a buzz when ANC is on hold it back.
au.pcmag.com
10/04/2021
Lab test · Budget ANC headphones
Verdict
The Ausounds AU-XT ANC is a bass-forward pair whose noise cancelling is solid for the money, but it has no app and no EQ.
androidheadlines.com
30/03/2021
Hands-on test · Budget ANC headphones
Verdict
The Ausounds AU-XT ANC is a comfortable, loud, well-balanced pair for music, but its call quality falls short in wind and busy places.
uk.pcmag.com
09/04/2021
Lab test · Budget ANC headphones
Verdict
The Ausounds AU-XT ANC is a bass-forward pair with decent noise cancelling for a relatively affordable price, though it trails the Bose 700 on mids and highs.
on-mag.fr
28/05/2021
Listening test · Urban wireless ANC
Verdict
The Ausounds AU-XT ANC is a lively, clear wireless headphone with good noise cancelling and comfort, suited to commuting, though its look is mostly plastic.

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Ausounds Au XT ANC

  • Powerful, bass-forward, and sculpted audio performance suitable for bass lovers.
  • Generously cushioned earpads and headband provide long-term wearing comfort.
  • Solid active noise cancellation (ANC) performance, especially for deep low-frequency rumbles like plane engines.
  • Impressive battery life of up to 30 hours with fast charging support.
  • Physical controls (tactile buttons and ANC switch) preferred by users over sensitive touch panels.
  • Includes a comprehensive accessory kit, including a hard-shell travel case and airplane adapter.

What customers don't like about Ausounds Au XT ANC

  • No companion app or adjustable EQ settings to customise the sound signature.
  • Lacks an ambient monitoring mode to hear surroundings without removing the headphones.
  • Build quality concerns, specifically regarding creaky plastic hinges that produce unnerving noises when folded.
  • Microphone performance for calls is subpar in windy or loud environments.
  • ANC can introduce a faint electrical hiss or buzz that is audible during quiet musical passages.

Verdict

The Ausounds AU-XT ANC is a pair of high-resolution wireless over-ear headphones featuring 40mm graphene drivers designed for audiophile-grade sound with a frequency response of 20Hz to 40kHz. Key characteristics include active noise cancellation (ANC) with up to 28dB of depth, Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity supporting high-fidelity aptX HD codecs, and a battery life that reaches 30 hours with ANC off or 14 hours with it engaged. Pros include a comfortable fit with memory foam earcups, powerful bass-forward audio, and a robust accessory package including a hard-shell travel case and aircraft adapter. However, some cons include a relatively short battery life when using ANC, the absence of an ambient transparency mode, and reports of a creaky plastic build quality.

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