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Onkyo ES HF300 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130Form factor:on-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Onkyo ES HF300 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Onkyo ES HF300
5.9/10

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 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–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

80%

5.7

Technical score

20%

7.0

User score

â–¼Worse than 67% of headphones
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

â–¼Worse than 67%
5.7

Technical score

Technical score
5.7/ 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–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

52%

6.6

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

6.9

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

4.9

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 64%
7.0

User score

User score
7.0/ 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 86% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

4.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 86%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Onkyo ES HF300

Technical score
Technical score
5.7/ 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–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components:

52%

6.6

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

6.9

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

4.9

Calls & Controls

5.7
User score
User score
7.0/ 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 86% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

4.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.0
Popularity
Popularity
4.6/ 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 63% of models
Popularity:
Onkyo ES HF300 has a popularity score of 4.6 points, which is lower than that of 61.9% of products in this category.
4.6
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 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–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components:

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

7.1
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
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
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
10 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 10 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 67.2% of headphones and equal to 12.6% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
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
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
0
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 0 microphones, fewer microphones than 73.2% of headphones and equal to 26.9% 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
N/A
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Connectivity
wired
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
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
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
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
no
This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
Onkyo
Form factor
on-ear
Weight
240 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 240 g, heavier than 57.6% of headphones and equal to 1.5% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Onkyo ES HF300 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 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.
  • 8 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    10 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 7,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (27,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    27,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 10x higher input power handling
    This pair of headphones has a higher max input power than the average pair of headphones (1,000 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
    1,000 mW vs 100 mW
  • 17 dB higher max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a higher max SPL than the average pair of headphones (127 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    127 dB vs 110 dB
  • 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.
  • 8 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    10 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 7,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (27,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    27,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 10x higher input power handling
    This pair of headphones has a higher max input power than the average pair of headphones (1,000 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
    1,000 mW vs 100 mW
  • 17 dB higher max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a higher max SPL than the average pair of headphones (127 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    127 dB vs 110 dB
  • 3.7 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (4 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    4 % vs 0.3 %
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 5 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (97 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    97 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • 14.6% lower user score
    User score
    7.0/ 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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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Onkyo ES HF300
    the average pair of headphones
    Onkyo ES HF300 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (6.98 vs 8).
    6.98 vs 8
  • 10.1% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (240 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    240 g vs 218 g
  • 6 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (97 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    97 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 14.6% lower user score
    User score
    7.0/ 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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Onkyo ES HF300
    the average pair of headphones
    Onkyo ES HF300 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (6.98 vs 8).
    6.98 vs 8
  • 2.3% worse value for money
    Onkyo ES HF300 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (7.1 vs 7.3).
    7.1 vs 7.27
  • 10.1% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (240 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    240 g vs 218 g
  • 3.7 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (4 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    4 % vs 0.3 %
  • 5 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (97 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    97 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 6 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (97 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    97 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

6.0
Z Reviews
≈ estimated
01/11/2019
Retro review · balanced cable and pad tests
Verdict
Onkyo ES-HF300 has strong low-end, but imaging stays weak and the stock pads don't fit well.
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Not graded yet

Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about Onkyo ES HF300

  • High-quality 40mm titanium drivers providing a clear, detailed, and warm sound signature.
  • Punchy and well-extended bass response that remains tight without being overly boomy for most tracks.
  • Impressive soundstage and stereo imaging for a closed-back, on-ear design.
  • Stylish and rugged build featuring aluminum driver housings.
  • Highly efficient 32-ohm impedance, making them easy to drive with smartphones and portable players.
  • Portability features such as earcups that fold flat and an included carrying pouch.

What customers don't like about Onkyo ES HF300

  • Intermittent connectivity issues due to poorly designed MMCX cable connectors that can fail within weeks.
  • Lack of an inline remote or microphone on the premium 6N copper cable.
  • The bass can occasionally feel 'too hefty' or overwhelming at higher volumes, bleeding into the treble.
  • On-ear clamping force may feel too tight for users with larger heads during long sessions.
  • Limited vertical folding; the headband does not collapse, only the cups swivel.
  • Some reports of 'artificial' or 'hazy' treble response when compared to much higher-end models.

Verdict

The Onkyo ES-HF300 is a premium wired, closed-back on-ear headphone featuring 40 mm titanium drivers and an audiophile-grade, detachable 6N oxygen-free copper cable with MMCX connectors. It delivers a wide frequency response of 10 Hz to 27 kHz with a 32-ohm impedance and 97 dB/mW sensitivity, housed in rugged yet lightweight aluminum driver casings designed with dual sub-chambers to optimize bass response. Main pros include a well-balanced sound signature with deep, punchy bass, clear midranges, and a portable, fold-flat design that is easily driven by mobile devices. However, common cons include the absence of an inline microphone or remote, a tight headband clamp for some users, and widely reported issues with the reliability and finicky nature of the proprietary MMCX cable connectors.

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