EPOS ADAPT 1000220
EPOS
42 Overall Score
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Audio-Technica ATH-S300BT
Audio-Technica
81 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
EPOS ADAPT 1000220
No customer feedback yet
Audio-Technica ATH-S300BT
78 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
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
Battery life 6
Comfort 5
Sound quality 7
Noise cancellation 5
Build quality 4
Value for money 5
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Specifications
| EPOS ADAPT 1000220 | Audio-Technica ATH-S300BT | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.15 kg★ | 0.26 kg |
| Ear Cushion | leatherette or foam | — |
| 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 | EPOS | SENNHEISER ADAPT 160T ANC USB-C Headset - Stereo - USB Type C, USB Type A - Wired - On-ear - Binaural - Ear-cup - Noise Cancelling Microphone - Noise Canceling | AAC, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | ANC | digital hybrid |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.1★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 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 | Microsoft Teams | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Android & iOS |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
EPOS ADAPT 1000220
- Strong comfort (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong anc (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average sound (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
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
Pricing
EPOS ADAPT 10002200.017score per dollar
vs
Audio-Technica ATH-S300BT0.032score per dollar
Audio-Technica ATH-S300BT offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Audio-Technica ATH-S300BT
Scores 81 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 38 specs.
