Name: TCL Elit300
Brand: TCL

Technical Specifications of TCL Elit300

Overall score

6.1

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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

5.5

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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

4.8

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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

6.2

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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

N/A

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

N/A

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

N/A

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

N/A

Features

4.1

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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

N/A

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

9.3

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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

N/A

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

N/A

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

N/A

Design

7.8

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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

TCL

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

in-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

N/A

TCL Elit300 vs the average headphone

Why is TCL Elit300 better than the average headphone?

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Hi-Res Audio certification
TCL Elit300 has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
What it is: Certified for high-resolution audio playback
When it matters: When official support for high-resolution playback matters to you.
Importance: LOW
TCL Elit300 has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
79.4% lower weight
TCL Elit300 is lighter than the average headphone (45 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
TCL Elit300 is lighter than the average headphone (45 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.45 g vs 218 g
10 Hz lower bass extension
TCL Elit300 has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (8 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
TCL Elit300 has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (8 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.8 Hz vs 18 Hz
Direct 3.5 mm plug
TCL Elit300 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
TCL Elit300 includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average headphone does not. 38.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
In-line controls
TCL Elit300 includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
What it is: Controls available on in-line remote of wired cable
When it matters: When your wired setup depends on cable-mounted buttons or call controls.
Importance: LOW
TCL Elit300 includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
4 dB/mW higher sensitivity
TCL Elit300 has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (106 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
What it is: Sound pressure output level per unit of input power
When it matters: When you plan to use weaker sources like phones, handhelds, or entry-level dongles and still want enough volume.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=106 dB/mW
TCL Elit300 has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (106 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.106 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
3,500 Hz higher treble extension
TCL Elit300 has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (23,500 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
TCL Elit300 has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (23,500 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.23500 Hz vs 20000 Hz
3.6x cheaper
TCL Elit300 is cheaper than the average headphone (£25 vs £90).
TCL Elit300 is cheaper than the average headphone (£25 vs £90).£25 vs £90
79.4% lower weight
TCL Elit300 is lighter than the average headphone (45 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
Hi-Res Audio certification
TCL Elit300 has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
10 Hz lower bass extension
TCL Elit300 has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (8 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
4 dB/mW higher sensitivity
TCL Elit300 has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (106 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
3,500 Hz higher treble extension
TCL Elit300 has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (23,500 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
Direct 3.5 mm plug
TCL Elit300 includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average headphone does not. 38.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
In-line controls
TCL Elit300 includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.

Why is TCL Elit300 worse than the average headphone?

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Fixed cable
TCL Elit300 has a fixed cable, while the average headphone has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
No travel bag
TCL Elit300 does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
27.2 mm smaller driver size
TCL Elit300 has smaller driver size than the average headphone (12.8 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
0.7 % higher distortion
TCL Elit300 has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
No neodymium magnet
TCL Elit300 does not use neodymium magnets, the average headphone does. 77.4% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
1 fewer drivers
TCL Elit300 has fewer drivers than the average headphone (2 vs 1). The average headphones use 1 drivers.
27.2 mm smaller driver size
TCL Elit300 has smaller driver size than the average headphone (12.8 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
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
TCL Elit300 has smaller driver size than the average headphone (12.8 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.12.8 mm vs 40 mm
Fixed cable
TCL Elit300 has a fixed cable, while the average headphone has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
What it is: Cable can be removed or replaced
When it matters: When you care about easier cable replacement, simpler storage, or the option to swap to shorter, longer, or upgraded leads.
Importance: MEDIUM
TCL Elit300 has a fixed cable, while the average headphone has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
0.7 % higher distortion
TCL Elit300 has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
What it is: Percentage of harmonic distortion in audio output
When it matters: When cleaner sound reproduction matters at louder volumes.
Importance: LOW
Good value: <=1%
TCL Elit300 has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.1 % vs 0.3 %
No travel bag
TCL Elit300 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
TCL Elit300 does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
No neodymium magnet
TCL Elit300 does not use neodymium magnets, the average headphone does. 77.4% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
What it is: Uses neodymium magnets for stronger, clearer sound
When it matters: When driver construction details are part of how you compare sound hardware.
Importance: LOW
TCL Elit300 does not use neodymium magnets, the average headphone does. 77.4% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
1 fewer drivers
TCL Elit300 has fewer drivers than the average headphone (2 vs 1). The average headphones use 1 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
TCL Elit300 has fewer drivers than the average headphone (2 vs 1). The average headphones use 1 drivers.2 vs 1
4.8% lower user score
TCL Elit300 has a lower user score than the average headphone (7.64 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.
TCL Elit300 has a lower user score than the average headphone (7.64 vs 8.000).7.64 vs 8

Third-party reviews

United Kingdom

102 Reviews

4.5

71 Reviews

United States

(Reviews last updated: Jun 2026)

What customers like about TCL Elit300?

Excellent value for money with high-quality sound at a budget price point
Lightweight and ergonomic oval acoustic tube design for long-term comfort
Strong noise isolation despite lacking active noise cancellation
Flat-profile earbuds allow for comfortable side-sleeping without ear pain
Detailed audio reproduction and wide soundstage due to 12.8mm dual drivers
Tangle-free cable that users report as durable for daily rough use

What customers dislike about TCL Elit300?

Bass performance is present but lacks depth and detail for bass-heavy genres
Instrument separation can occasionally sound uneven or unbalanced
Maximum volume level may be too low for some users in loud environments
Inline remote lacks dedicated volume control buttons
The cable can feel springy, making it difficult to coil for storage

Expert reviews

gamers-palace.de

30/10/2019

TCL ELIT300 Review – What Hi-Res Audio Does for In-Ear Headphones

The Gamer's Palace hardware review examines the TCL ELIT300, a pair of wired Hi-Res Audio in-ear earphones priced at an RRP of €39.99. Designed with an ergonomic shape that rests directly inside the concha of the ear, the headset features 12.8mm dynamic drivers along with piezo drivers to deliver high-resolution audio. The reviewer notes that while the sound initially felt flat and...Read more

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