Audio-Technica BPHS1
Its closed-back circumaural design and cardioid dynamic boom mic with neodymium magnets provide 100dB sensitivity and strong off-axis noise rejection for clean vocal capture. User-replaceable ear pads and cable, plus a boom that rotates to either side, give it durable, flexible longevity rarely found in this price tier. This headset is best for broadcast commentators and live streamers who need intelligible speech isolation above all else, earning a 53.5 gaming score and decent 41.4 studio rating.
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 24
impedance ohms 65
open closed back closed
43 Overall Score
Price £0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong mic (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong build (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average comfort (32nd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 24 |
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 65 |
| Sensitivity | 100 |
Connectivity
| Wired Connector | 6.35mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 3.3 |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 1 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
| Boom Mic | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Audio-Technica BPHS1 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 24 | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 65 | - | 470 | 314 | 16 | 34 |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 60 | 30 | 20 | 50 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio-Technica BPHS1 | 32.1 | 91 | 77.8 | 51.9 | 44.7 | 32.3 | 42.5 | 39.4 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98 | 99.3 | 95.7 | 99.4 | 76.1 | 53.7 | 97.7 | 98.4 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 92.4 | 97.8 | 90.7 | 87.7 | 98.1 | 67.2 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 77.8 | 95.6 | 76.1 | 53.7 | 98.9 | 87.5 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98 | 83.2 | 92.4 | 93.2 | 69.8 | 32.3 | 94.4 | 98.4 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 93.4 | 98.3 | 77.8 | 97.2 | 85.9 | 53.7 | 97.4 | 60 |
Usage Scores
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