Name: Phiaton BT 390
Brand: Phiaton

Technical Specifications of Phiaton BT 390

Overall score

4.8

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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.

Sound

4.6

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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

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

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

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

Calls & Controls

6.1

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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

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

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

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

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

Connectivity

5.7

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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

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

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

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

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

Features

2.5

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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

N/A

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

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

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

Battery

5.6

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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

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

N/A

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

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

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

Design

8.2

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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

Phiaton

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

on-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

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

Phiaton BT 390 vs the average headphone

Why is Phiaton BT 390 better than the average headphone?

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More flexible connectivity
Phiaton BT 390 offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (Wireless vs wired). The average headphones support 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
Phiaton BT 390 offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (Wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.Wireless vs wired
Direct 3.5 mm plug
Phiaton BT 390 includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average headphone does not. 38.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
What it is: Shows whether the headphones end in a built-in 3.5 mm male plug instead of relying on a separate detachable cable.
When it matters: When direct wired compatibility with older devices or adapters matters.
Importance: MEDIUM
Phiaton BT 390 includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average headphone does not. 38.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
On-device controls
Phiaton BT 390 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
Phiaton BT 390 includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
33% lower weight
Phiaton BT 390 is lighter than the average headphone (146 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
Phiaton BT 390 is lighter than the average headphone (146 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.146 g vs 218 g
7,000 Hz higher treble extension
Phiaton BT 390 has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (27,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
What it is: Highest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When treble extension and overall frequency reach matter to you.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=24000 Hz
Phiaton BT 390 has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (27,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.27000 Hz vs 20000 Hz
Wind noise reduction
Phiaton BT 390 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
Phiaton BT 390 reduces wind noise, the average headphone does not. 34.1% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
Foldable design
Phiaton BT 390 has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
What it is: Earcups or headband can fold for compact storage
When it matters: When you travel often and want easier storage in a bag.
Importance: LOW
Phiaton BT 390 has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
1 more microphones
Phiaton BT 390 has more microphones than the average headphone (2 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 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
Phiaton BT 390 has more microphones than the average headphone (2 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.2 vs 1
33% lower weight
Phiaton BT 390 is lighter than the average headphone (146 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
Foldable design
Phiaton BT 390 has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
7,000 Hz higher treble extension
Phiaton BT 390 has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (27,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
10x higher input power handling
Phiaton BT 390 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.
Rechargeable battery
Phiaton BT 390 has a rechargeable battery, the average headphone does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
More flexible connectivity
Phiaton BT 390 offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (Wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
Direct 3.5 mm plug
Phiaton BT 390 includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average headphone does not. 38.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
On-device controls
Phiaton BT 390 includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
Wind noise reduction
Phiaton BT 390 reduces wind noise, the average headphone does not. 34.1% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
1 more microphones
Phiaton BT 390 has more microphones than the average headphone (2 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.

Why is Phiaton BT 390 worse than the average headphone?

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No travel bag
Phiaton BT 390 does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
2 Hz weaker bass extension
Phiaton BT 390 has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
8 dB lower max SPL
Phiaton BT 390 has a lower max SPL than the average headphone (102 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
1.2 hours longer charging time
Phiaton BT 390 has a higher charging time than the average headphone (3.2 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
42.5 ms higher audio latency
Phiaton BT 390 has a higher audio latency than the average headphone (170 ms vs 127.5 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 127.5 ms.
1.2 hours longer charging time
Phiaton BT 390 has a higher charging time than the average headphone (3.2 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
Phiaton BT 390 has a higher charging time than the average headphone (3.2 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.3.2 hours vs 2 hours
2 Hz weaker bass extension
Phiaton BT 390 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
Phiaton BT 390 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
42.5 ms higher audio latency
Phiaton BT 390 has a higher audio latency than the average headphone (170 ms vs 127.5 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 127.5 ms.
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
Phiaton BT 390 has a higher audio latency than the average headphone (170 ms vs 127.5 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 127.5 ms.170 ms vs 127.5 ms
55% lower user score
Phiaton BT 390 has a lower user score than the average headphone (5.16 vs 8.000).
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.
Phiaton BT 390 has a lower user score than the average headphone (5.16 vs 8.000).5.16 vs 8
No travel bag
Phiaton BT 390 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
Phiaton BT 390 does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
5.4% worse value for money
Phiaton BT 390 has worse value for money than the average headphone (6.39 vs 6.736).
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.
Phiaton BT 390 has worse value for money than the average headphone (6.39 vs 6.736).6.39 vs 6.74
8 dB lower max SPL
Phiaton BT 390 has a lower max SPL than the average headphone (102 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
What it is: Maximum safe sound pressure level
When it matters: When high-volume headroom is part of your use case.
Importance: LOW
Good value: >=116 dB
Phiaton BT 390 has a lower max SPL than the average headphone (102 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.102 dB vs 110 dB

Third-party reviews

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(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

What customers like about Phiaton BT 390?

Exceptional battery life (up to 30 hours of continuous playback)
Compact, foldable design ideal for travel and commuting
Balanced sound profile with surprisingly deep bass for its size
Lightweight build (approx. 142g-146g) making them easy to carry
Multipoint connection allows syncing with two devices simultaneously
EverPlay-X technology permits wired listening even if the battery is dead
Physical rocker switch is intuitive and easier to use than flat buttons

What customers dislike about Phiaton BT 390?

On-ear design can be uncomfortable for users with thick-framed glasses
Primarily plastic construction leads to audible 'squeaking' at the joints
Mixed reports on long-term durability, with some users noting broken hinges
Limited passive noise isolation due to the on-ear fit
Micro-USB charging port is dated compared to modern USB-C standards
Sound can occasionally feel 'veiled' or lack crispness at high volumes

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14/05/2021

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