Audio-Technica ATH-S220BTWH

60 hours of battery is amazing, but your ears will tap out long before the battery does. Buy it for the endurance, not the comfort.

The 40mm dynamic drivers put out a sound that's solidly middle of the pack, nothing that'll blow your mind but perfectly fine for podcasts, YouTube, and casual listening. The low-latency mode is a nice touch for gaming and video, and multipoint connectivity means you can hop between your laptop and phone without re-pairing. The mic is where things get rough, scoring below average for calls, so don't expect to sound great on your next Zoom meeting. And at 380g, these aren't exactly featherweights for an on-ear design.

The JBL Tune 670NC brings actual noise cancelling to the table for not much more money, and that's a big deal if you commute or work in a noisy space. The Anker Soundcore Space D1402 is another strong alternative with better comfort and a more balanced feature set. The TOZO HT3 undercuts everyone on price while still offering ANC, though its build feels cheaper. Against those three, the ATH-S220BT's main weapon is that ridiculous battery life, but it gives up too much in comfort and call quality to be the default pick.

At around 64 USD or 49 EUR, you're getting a lot of battery for the money. But the comfort issues and mediocre mic mean this isn't the slam dunk it could be. If you mostly listen at a desk and don't mind the on-ear clamp, it's a decent buy. If you're planning to wear these for hours at a time, the discomfort will probably push you toward something else.

The Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT is a budget wireless on-ear that nails the basics and skips the frills. The headline here is battery life: 60 hours on a single charge is genuinely impressive, landing in the 91st percentile of everything we track. If you want a pair of headphones you can basically forget to charge for two weeks, this is that pair. But the comfort score is a real problem, sitting at the 10th percentile, which means these on-ears might start bugging your ears long before that battery gives up.

If you're looking for all-day comfort or solid call quality, this isn't it. Go get the Anker Soundcore Space D1402 for a comfier fit or the JBL Tune 670NC if you want noise cancelling. The ATH-S220BT is for battery obsessives who don't mind a little ear fatigue.

The ATH-S220BT is a battery champion trapped in an uncomfortable frame. If you're a light user who charges once a month and mostly listens at low volumes, it's a fine budget pick. But most people will be happier spending a little more on the JBL Tune 670NC or Anker Soundcore Space D1402, which offer better comfort and noise cancelling without sacrificing much battery.