Audio-Technica ATH-S120CBK ATH-S120C

Audio-Technica ATH-S120CBK ATH-S120C

Audio-Technica
36 Overall Score
vs
Truefree HF-10

Truefree HF-10

Truefree
86 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Audio-Technica ATH-S120CBK ATH-S120C

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Truefree HF-10

88 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews

The Truefree HF-10 headphones are widely praised for their exceptional comfort, especially for glasses wearers, and impressive sound quality that rivals much more expensive models. Users highlight the effective noise cancellation, long battery life, and useful app features like EQ adjustments and game mode. Minor drawbacks include a tight clamp force out of the box, heat buildup during extended use, and the inability to use Bluetooth while charging via USB-C.

Pros
  • Exceptional comfort for glasses wearers
  • Impressive sound quality for the price
  • Effective active noise cancellation
  • Long battery life
  • Useful companion app with EQ and game mode
Cons
  • Tight clamp force out of the box
  • Heat buildup during extended use
  • Bluetooth disabled while charging via USB-C
  • No carrying case included
  • Mediocre microphone in noisy environments
👍 Comfort 8
👍 Sound quality 8
👍 Noise cancellation 7
👍 Battery life 5
👍 App features 5
👍 Build quality 4

Scores

Gaming
Audio-Technica
39
Truefree
83
Budget
Audio-Technica
40
Truefree
79
Work
Audio-Technica
31
Truefree
75
Commute
Audio-Technica
28
Truefree
71
Music
Audio-Technica
48
Truefree
69
Studio
Audio-Technica
50
Truefree
68
Calls
Audio-Technica
23
Truefree
64

Specifications

Audio-Technica ATH-S120CBK ATH-S120CTruefree HF-10
Design
Form Factoron-earover-ear
Open/Closed—closed
Foldable✓✓
Weight0.28 kg0.26 kg★
Ear Cushion—protein leather
Audio
Driver Typedynamicdynamic
Driver Size38 mm40 mm★
Drivers1★—
Freq Min15 Hz★—
Freq Max22 kHz★—
Impedance35 Ω20 Ω
Sensitivity103 dB★—
Codecs—Truefree HF10 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, Wireless Over Ear Bluetooth 6.0 ANC Headset, 125 Hours Playtime, Spatial Audio, Deep Bass, App Custom EQ, Dual Connection, Comfort Fit Ear Cups
Surround—Spatial Audio
Noise Control
ANC✗✓★
ANC Type—hybrid
Transparency—✓★
Connectivity
Wireless✗✓★
Bluetooth—6.0
Multipoint—✓★
Wired ConnectorUSB-C3.5mm
Detachable Cable✗—
Cable Length1.2000000476837158 m—
Battery
Battery Life—125 hrs★
Fast Charging—10 min for 8 hours
ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Microphone
Microphone✓✓
Mic Count14★
NC Mic✗✓★
Boom Mic✗—
Detachable Mic✗—
Features
Touch Controls✗—
App—Truefree App
Gaming Mode✗✓★
Water Resistance—IPX4

Pros & Cons

Audio-Technica ATH-S120CBK ATH-S120C

  • Strong sound (73rd percentile)
  • Below average connectivity (19th percentile)19th %ile
  • Below average anc (32nd percentile)
  • Below average build (34th percentile)

Truefree HF-10

  • Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile

Pricing

Audio-Technica ATH-S120CBK ATH-S120C is $8 cheaper (1.2x less).

Audio-Technica ATH-S120CBK ATH-S120C1.109score per dollar
vs
Truefree HF-102.146score per dollar

Truefree HF-10 offers 1.9x better value for money

Audio-Technica ATH-S120CBK ATH-S120C

Truefree HF-10

Verdict

★ Winner: Truefree HF-10

Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 35 specs.

Truefree HF-10 Better at:

WorkCallsMusicBudgetGamingStudioCommute

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