Audio-Technica ATH-S300BT
Sennheiser 505582
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
Sennheiser 505582
The Sennheiser HDR 175 is a digital wireless headphone that delivers excellent sound quality with rich bass and clear treble, making it ideal for TV and movie watching. Users praise its comfort, easy setup, and the ability to pair two headsets with one transmitter for shared listening. Common complaints include finicky button controls (volume and sound modes are too close together), a slightly weak headband crease on refurbished units, and interference from microwaves or Google TV sticks. Battery life is decent but shorter than older models, and the low-battery beep is annoying to some.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with rich bass
- Comfortable for long listening sessions
- Easy setup and pairing
- Two headsets with one transmitter
- Digital RF no hissing or static
Cons
- Buttons too close together
- Weak headband on refurbished units
- Interference from microwave and Google TV
- Shorter battery life than older models
- Annoying low-battery beep
Scores
Specifications
| Audio-Technica ATH-S300BT | Sennheiser 505582 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | — |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.26 kg★ | 0.31 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 45 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | — |
| Surround | — | Sennheiser HDR 175 Accessory RF Wireless Headphone for RS 175 System | Sennheiser HDR 175 Accessory RF Wireless Headphone | Sennheiser | Black | Over Ear | Over Ear | None | Sennheiser | Black | Over |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | digital hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.1★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | — |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 90 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 3 Minutes for 2.5 Hours | — |
| Charging | 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 | ✓★ | — |
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
Sennheiser 505582
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average battery (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average sound (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Audio-Technica ATH-S300BT offers 7.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 81 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 20 of 38 specs.
