Audio-Technica ATH-S300BT
EASARS Cat Ear GS510
What Buyers Say
Audio-Technica ATH-S300BT
The Audio-Technica ATH-S300BT is widely praised for its exceptional battery life, comfort, and solid sound quality at an affordable price. While the noise cancellation is not the strongest, it effectively blocks fan noise and is competitive for the price. Some users report ear sweating and cramped ear pads, and a few found the sound flat or muddy. Overall, it is seen as a great all-rounder for daily use.
Pros
- Exceptional battery life
- Comfortable for long wear
- Good sound quality for the price
- Physical buttons instead of touch controls
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Ear sweating after 15 minutes
- Cramped ear pads for some
- No carrying case included
- Noise cancellation not the strongest
- Sound can be flat or muddy
EASARS Cat Ear GS510
These cat-ear headphones are adored for their cute design, customizable lighting, and comfort, but they suffer from significant Bluetooth connectivity issues, short battery life, and mediocre sound quality. While some users find them acceptable for cozy gaming when used wired, others report complete failure within months. The mic quality is passable but not great, and the price of $70+ feels high given the performance.
Pros
- Cute cat ear design
- Customizable RGB lighting
- Comfortable ear cushions
- Retractable microphone
- Good noise cancellation
Cons
- Unreliable Bluetooth connectivity
- Short battery life (1-3 hours)
- Mediocre sound quality
- Poor microphone quality
- No lighting when wired
Scores
Specifications
| Audio-Technica ATH-S300BT | EASARS Cat Ear GS510 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.26 kg★ | — |
| Ear Cushion | — | high-grade soft silicone |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 50 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 45 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | EASARS Cat Ear Headphones, Gaming Headset (Wireless, Green) |
| Surround | — | 7.1 Virtual Surround |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | digital hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.1★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 90 hrs★ | 12 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs | 2.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 3 Minutes for 2.5 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✗ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Mic Pattern | Omnidirectional | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Android & iOS | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| RGB | — | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Audio-Technica ATH-S300BT
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (86th percentile)86th %ile
EASARS Cat Ear GS510
- Strong sound (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong mic (76th percentile)
- Strong social proof (66th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average battery (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Audio-Technica ATH-S300BT offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 81 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 40 specs.
