Audio-Technica ATH-GDL3 ATH-GDL3BK
Open-back 45mm drivers and a sub-220-gram build enable precise sound localization for competitive gaming. The detachable boom microphone with highly directional pickup ensures clear voice communication, backed by a 2-year extended warranty. This headset is best for competitive gamers who need a comfortable, wired open-back headphone for long sessions at a desk.
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 45
impedance ohms 45
open closed back open
52 Overall Score
Price ¥40,325
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong mic (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong sound (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong build (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong connectivity (65th percentile) 65th
Cons
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
- Below average comfort (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 45 |
| Freq Min | 10 |
| Freq Max | 35000 |
| Impedance | 45 |
| Sensitivity | 98 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 1.2 |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
| Boom Mic | Yes |
| Detachable Mic | Yes |
Features
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| Gaming Mode | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Audio-Technica ATH-GDL3 ATH-GDL3BK | Sennheiser Momentum 800078 | Razer BlackShark RZ04-05400100-R3U1 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 880066-0100 | HP Blackwire 7E2K6AA#ABA | ADAM Audio H200 AMS-H200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | Razer TriForce Bio-Cellulose | - | - | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 45 | 42 | 40 | - | 32 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 45 | - | 32 | - | 32 | 32 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | false | false |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | - |
| Open Closed Back | open | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 6.0 | 5.3 | - | - | - |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 57 | 70 | 24 | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio-Technica ATH-GDL3 ATH-GDL3BK | 33.1 | 96.8 | 80.3 | 89 | 49.9 | 33.6 | 65.4 | 40.5 |
| Sennheiser Momentum 800078 Compare | 98.4 | 98.6 | 36.9 | 96.6 | 90.7 | 58.9 | 88.7 | 59 |
| Razer BlackShark RZ04-05400100-R3U1 Compare | 87.1 | 96.8 | 80.3 | 80.7 | 93.5 | 33.6 | 94.2 | 94.7 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 880066-0100 Compare | 87.1 | 87.9 | 36.9 | 53.1 | 77.3 | 33.6 | 86.7 | 94.7 |
| HP Blackwire 7E2K6AA#ABA Compare | 87.1 | 92.6 | 36.9 | 65.3 | 49.9 | 89.8 | 55.9 | 40.5 |
| ADAM Audio H200 AMS-H200 Compare | 33.1 | 19.5 | 96 | 82.3 | 49.9 | 72.4 | 63.5 | 11.1 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From ¥40,325
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