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
53 Overall Score
Price $140
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong mic (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong sound (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong build (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong connectivity (66th percentile) 66th
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 4 | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | Sony WH-1000XM4 WH1000XM4/B |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 45 | 42 | 40 | 40 | - | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 45 | 470 | 16 | 34 | 32 | 47 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | open | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 60 | 20 | 50 | 24 | 30 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio-Technica ATH-GDL3 ATH-GDL3BK | 33.2 | 96.8 | 80.5 | 89.2 | 50.3 | 33.9 | 65.7 | 41.2 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98.4 | 88.2 | 93.4 | 98.3 | 92.5 | 89.9 | 98.5 | 71 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.4 | 86.5 | 93.4 | 94.7 | 75.5 | 33.9 | 95.5 | 98.7 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 94.7 | 98.7 | 80.5 | 97.8 | 88.6 | 59.3 | 97.9 | 64.3 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 94.7 | 83.3 | 96.1 | 60.9 | 77.8 | 84.2 | 99.4 | 76 |
| Sony WH-1000XM4 WH1000XM4/B Compare | 91.2 | 89.6 | 80.5 | 97.8 | 80.7 | 59.3 | 96.6 | 98.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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