Audio-Technica’s new wi-fi cans have insane battery life for lower than $100

I’m not solely positive how a lot battery life is “sufficient” on the subject of wireless headphones, but when operating out of juice retains you awake at evening, Audio-Technica has the answer with its new ATH-S300BT. The noise-canceling cans are available two matte finishes and possess a completely astonishing 90 hours of claimed battery life. Higher but, they price simply $90.

We’ve seen different active noise-canceling (ANC) wireless headphones are available at $100 or much less — the superb 1More Sonoflow is an effective instance — however that is the primary time an organization with Audio-Technica’s deep historical past of delivering high quality audio has tried its hand on the price range ANC section. Previous to the ATH-S300BT, the corporate’s solely sub-$100 wi-fi cans had been the $80 non-ANC ATH-M20xBT.

Past their insane battery life and ANC, the S300BT additionally provide selectable transparency mode (or you possibly can flip ANC/transparency off) and a low-latency Bluetooth connection mode that ought to enchantment to players. Ought to the 90-hour lifespan show inadequate, Audio-Technica claims you’ll be capable to get a further 2.5 hours of use after simply three minutes of charging time.

The wi-fi cans function Bluetooth Multipoint for simultaneous connections to 2 gadgets, and you’ll set off both Google Assistant (Android) or Siri (iPhone) utilizing one of many built-in bodily buttons.

Audio-Technica features a 3.5mm cable for analog connections — additionally useful for when/if that monster battery lastly dies — that features its personal inline mic for calls.

Audio-Technica says the S300BT’s 40mm drivers are enclosed in earcups surrounded by thick and gentle earpads for a comfortable match, and claims that the ergonomic design will present long-lasting consolation even throughout prolonged use.