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Brand | Audio-Technica |
Model Name | ATH-ANC300TW |
Color | Black |
Form Factor | In Ear |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
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- Included Components: Thin, Flexible Silicone Eartips (Xs/S/M/L), Comply Foam Eartips (M), And 30 Cm (1.0') Usb-A/Usb-C Charging Cable
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Sound quality | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.1 |
Noise cancellation | 4.0 | 3.4 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 |
Battery life | 3.4 | 3.9 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
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connectivity tech | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless, Bluetooth | Wireless, Bluetooth | USB | Bluetooth 5.0, RF |
headphones form factor | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | Over Ear |
connector type | wireless | wireless | wireless | wireless | wireless | usb-c,wireless |
noise control | active noise cancellation | — | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | sound isolation |
cable feature | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable |
control type | Media Control | — | Voice Control | Voice Control | Media Control | Volume Control |
water resistance | water resistant | water resistant | water resistant | water resistant | waterproof | — |
material | Silicone | — | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | Aluminum |
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Product Dimensions | 7 x 3 x 2 inches |
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Item Weight | 3.5 ounces |
ASIN | B086Z33YFX |
Item model number | ATH-ANC300TW |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
3.9 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #18,576 in Earbud & In-Ear Headphones |
Date First Available | April 10, 2020 |
Manufacturer | Audio-Technica |
Country of Origin | USA |
Item Weight | 3.5 Ounces |
Number Of Items | 1 |
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The ATH-ANC300TW QuietPoint in-ear headphones strike the perfect balance between comfort, convenience, and performance, delivering best-in-class sound quality and noise-cancellation in a compact, truly wireless design. The headphones feature 5.8 mm drivers with DLC (diamond-like carbon) coated diaphragms to deliver exceptional full-range audio reproduction from a Bluetooth wireless transmission. In addition, the headphones are equipped with our digital hybrid noise-cancelling technology to provide the highest degree of QuietPoint ambient noise reduction. Two microphones in each earbud (one in front of the driver and one behind) pick up environmental noise and feed it into the high-precision, digital noise-cancelling processor. The feedback mic is positioned perpendicular to the driver to optimize the space within the sound tube and ensure efficient sound delivery. The ATH-ANC300TW headphones have a built-in mic and multifunction buttons for convenient control of music playback, calls, and a quick hear-through function that lets you hear outside noise, such as conversations and announcements, when desired. The headphones are also compatible with the Audio-Technica Connect app, giving you control of various settings, including three noise-cancelling modes: Airplane, which targets constant low-frequency noise; On-the-Go, which suppresses street noise; and Office/Study, which responds to noise in quiet environments. The headphones are compatible with the high-quality Qualcomm aptX audio and AAC codecs, and with Qualcomm TrueWireless Stereo Plus, a special low-latency function that allows you to stream the latest releases with no audio disruption and a stable connection. These compact, ergonomic earbuds fit naturally in ears of all sizes and come with four sizes of thin, flexible silicone eartips (XS/S/M/L), plus a pair of Comply foam eartips (M), to further customize the fit. The earbuds have an IPX2 water-resistance rating and offer up to 4.5 hours of continuous use on a full charge, with 13.5 hours of additional power available from the charging case. A 30 cm (1.0') USB-A/USB-C charging cable is included to charge the case when needed. Requires a smartphone/device that is compatible with Qualcomm TrueWireless Stereo Plus functionality. Qualcomm TrueWireless is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Audio-Technica Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
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Customers like the battery life, quality and size of the headphones. For example, they mention that they fit well even in small ears, have better battery life and that the charging case is reasonably-sized. That said, opinions are mixed on the sound quality.
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Customers like the battery life of the headphones. They mention that it has better battery life on standby.
"...say these are hands down one of the best earbuds, the battery life could be a little longer but the sound quality is unmatched...." Read more
"...They have great battery life, about 2x longer than the Audio Technica’s, are somewhat weather resistant (IPX4) vs. the ANC300s IPX2, have excellent..." Read more
"Better battery on Standby...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the headphones. They mention that they are great and adequate for their ears.
"...on mobile for the last 2 weeks i can say these are hands down one of the best earbuds, the battery life could be a little longer but the sound..." Read more
"...But these are adequate for my ears...." Read more
"Great Headphones..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the size of the headphones. They mention that they fit well even in their small ears, have better battery life, and a much smaller case. The charging case is reasonably-sized and does what it claims to.
"...And the Jabra Elite Actives have better battery life, a much smaller case, and the best sweat/water resistance of anything I own (IP56)...." Read more
"...The charging case is reasonably-sized and does what it claims to. Runtime between charges in my experience has been about 6 hours...." Read more
"...The sound quality is excellent out of the box, and the buds themselves fit well enough that I've done yard-work in them with no concern of them..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the headphones. Some mention that the sound is okay, the microphone quality is nice, and the active noise cancelation works well. However, others say that the noise still comes through, the noise canceling didn't work well, and that the external microphone hole creates unacceptable wind turbulence noises. The sound warps first and has a metallic quality to it.
"...earbuds, the battery life could be a little longer but the sound quality is unmatched. Super comfortable even when gaming for hours and hours...." Read more
"...the ANC300s IPX2, have excellent passive isolation and an okay active noise cancelation that in concert with the native passive isolation block more..." Read more
"These work great and sound great, definitely my go to headphones." Read more
"...The sound reproduction is just OK. The AT's kind of make an attempt at bass. 'Cute' is the only word that comes to mind...." Read more
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Edit: after using these earbuds on pc and on mobile for the last 2 weeks i can say these are hands down one of the best earbuds, the battery life could be a little longer but the sound quality is unmatched. Super comfortable even when gaming for hours and hours. I get about 54% in a 10 minute charge and it lasts about 4 hours and 5 minutes of constant spotify and gaming with Active Noise Canceling on airplane engine mode. Mic pretty darn good for earbuds.
Case Size: The photo shows the relative size of the charging case compared to a sampling of other IEMs. It’s middle of the road, not the smallest, not the largest. It’s a bit thick, meaning that if you throw it into a pocket, it will make quite a bulge. In general, the case is well constructed, but the earbuds didn’t clunk down into their magnets with the force of the Sennheiser True Wireless Momentum 2s, though this might be due to the choice of Comply tips I made. (See below.)
Bud Size: My ear is relatively small, and I was concerned these IEMs might be uncomfortable. However, they fit well even in my small ears. I’ve returned IEMs for painful fit, but these are okay.
Tips: I immediately switched to the provided Comply tip since my ear canals are oddly shaped and silicone tips just won’t give me a seal. Imagine my dismay when the tip came off the sound tube and stuck in my ear the second time I pulled the left bud out of my ear. The supplied tips are not Comply universal fit tips that have a raised ridge to grip sound tubes; rather, it’s a simple friction fit with insufficient grip which is why it popped off in my ear. I switched to the Comply universal fit tips I already had and that solved the problem.
Active Noise Cancelation: I’ve owned/own four other IEMs with noise cancelation: the first generation Sony WF1000s, the Sony WF-1000xm3s, the Apple Air Pod Pro’s and the Sennheiser True Wireless Momentum v2s. The noise canceling of the ANC300s is truly first generation, that is, not great. My “test setup” consists of listening to the IEMs in a quiet room with a fan running. I listen with noise cancelation turned on and off while sitting in the same place with the same fan running. The noise canceling of these ANC300s is comparable to the first generation Sony WF1000s which wasn’t very significant. Noise cancelation can only be turned off from the Audio Technica app where in addition, a few variations of noise cancelation intensity can be selected based on the external environment. I prefer to turn noise cancelation on/off directly from the buds. Turning on noise cancelation introduces background white noise which is not present on the Sony WF-1000xm3s and is nearly non-existent on the Sennheiser TW v2s. The noise canceling is bested by the Sony WF1000xm3s, the Sennheiser True Wireless v2s, and the Apple Air Pros.
Sound Quality: I can overlook many other weaknesses if the sound quality is sterling. Unfortunately, the ANC300 sound, while passable, isn’t spectacular. The sound signature is fairly neutral with no particular bass or treble emphasis, which I applaud, and it’s not metallic like my Air Pod Pros were, but it’s closed in. Reverbs decay too fast, dampening the “air” and space that good IEMs reproduce, taking away atmosphere and excitement. The 3D soundstage is closed in compared to the best in class true wireless IEMs. Personally, I prefer the sound quality of the 1More Stylish True Wireless IEMs which I got on sale from Amazon for 1/3rd the price of the ANC300s.
Blue Tooth Performance: I had one drop out during multiple days of use, so not bad at all, certainly nothing like the BeoPlay E8 first generation IEMs that would drop out just turning your head left to right. I’d say it’s on par with the Sony WF-1000xm3s.
Defects: The left ear bud on my set thumps when I’m walking fast. None of the other 40 or so IEMs I own have done this. I’m not sure if there’s something loose in the bud, if there’s diaphragm flex going on, or if the bud is just hitting my ear’s concha strangely. Needless to say, I’m not happy with them and they’re going back. Now for some direct “thumb nail” comparisons.
ANC300s vs Sony WF-1000xm3s: The ANC300s list for the same price as the Sony WF1000s. The Sony WF-1000s have better battery life and have a bass emphasis which can be tailored with the Sony companion app. Overall, I like the sound quality of the WF-1000xm3s much better than the ANC300s. However, the Sony’s aren’t specified with any water resistance and the external microphone hole creates unacceptable wind turbulence noises while walking outside with them.
ANC300s vs. Sennheiser True Wireless v2: The Sennheiser’s are my favorite IEMs. They have great battery life, about 2x longer than the Audio Technica’s, are somewhat weather resistant (IPX4) vs. the ANC300s IPX2, have excellent passive isolation and an okay active noise cancelation that in concert with the native passive isolation block more environmental noise than the ANCs or Sony’s. As with the Sony’s, the sound profile can be tailored with the companion app, though the adjustments are rudimentary compared to the Sony level of control. The sound quality, the transparency and the 3D sound stage of the Sennheiser v2s are far superior to that of the ANC300s. But you'll pay for that; they cost $70 more than the ANC300s.
ANC300s vs. Apple Air Pod Pros: I was never able to get a good fit with the Apple Air Pod Pros on my strangely shaped left ear, so noise cancelation didn’t work well. I could get a good fitment if I pushed on the left bud, but was left feeling dissatisfied with what I found to be a metallic quality to the sound. The ANC300s sound much more acoustic.
ANC300s vs. Jabra Elite Active 65t’s: I use the Jabra Actives for lawn mowing. For the most part, the sound is okay, pretty average, about like that of the ANC300s. And the Jabra Elite Actives have better battery life, a much smaller case, and the best sweat/water resistance of anything I own (IP56).
If these IEMs were $150, they’d be competitive. But at $230 and with the Sony WF-1000xm3s being discounted to about $180, you can get more for your money elsewhere.
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2020
Case Size: The photo shows the relative size of the charging case compared to a sampling of other IEMs. It’s middle of the road, not the smallest, not the largest. It’s a bit thick, meaning that if you throw it into a pocket, it will make quite a bulge. In general, the case is well constructed, but the earbuds didn’t clunk down into their magnets with the force of the Sennheiser True Wireless Momentum 2s, though this might be due to the choice of Comply tips I made. (See below.)
Bud Size: My ear is relatively small, and I was concerned these IEMs might be uncomfortable. However, they fit well even in my small ears. I’ve returned IEMs for painful fit, but these are okay.
Tips: I immediately switched to the provided Comply tip since my ear canals are oddly shaped and silicone tips just won’t give me a seal. Imagine my dismay when the tip came off the sound tube and stuck in my ear the second time I pulled the left bud out of my ear. The supplied tips are not Comply universal fit tips that have a raised ridge to grip sound tubes; rather, it’s a simple friction fit with insufficient grip which is why it popped off in my ear. I switched to the Comply universal fit tips I already had and that solved the problem.
Active Noise Cancelation: I’ve owned/own four other IEMs with noise cancelation: the first generation Sony WF1000s, the Sony WF-1000xm3s, the Apple Air Pod Pro’s and the Sennheiser True Wireless Momentum v2s. The noise canceling of the ANC300s is truly first generation, that is, not great. My “test setup” consists of listening to the IEMs in a quiet room with a fan running. I listen with noise cancelation turned on and off while sitting in the same place with the same fan running. The noise canceling of these ANC300s is comparable to the first generation Sony WF1000s which wasn’t very significant. Noise cancelation can only be turned off from the Audio Technica app where in addition, a few variations of noise cancelation intensity can be selected based on the external environment. I prefer to turn noise cancelation on/off directly from the buds. Turning on noise cancelation introduces background white noise which is not present on the Sony WF-1000xm3s and is nearly non-existent on the Sennheiser TW v2s. The noise canceling is bested by the Sony WF1000xm3s, the Sennheiser True Wireless v2s, and the Apple Air Pros.
Sound Quality: I can overlook many other weaknesses if the sound quality is sterling. Unfortunately, the ANC300 sound, while passable, isn’t spectacular. The sound signature is fairly neutral with no particular bass or treble emphasis, which I applaud, and it’s not metallic like my Air Pod Pros were, but it’s closed in. Reverbs decay too fast, dampening the “air” and space that good IEMs reproduce, taking away atmosphere and excitement. The 3D soundstage is closed in compared to the best in class true wireless IEMs. Personally, I prefer the sound quality of the 1More Stylish True Wireless IEMs which I got on sale from Amazon for 1/3rd the price of the ANC300s.
Blue Tooth Performance: I had one drop out during multiple days of use, so not bad at all, certainly nothing like the BeoPlay E8 first generation IEMs that would drop out just turning your head left to right. I’d say it’s on par with the Sony WF-1000xm3s.
Defects: The left ear bud on my set thumps when I’m walking fast. None of the other 40 or so IEMs I own have done this. I’m not sure if there’s something loose in the bud, if there’s diaphragm flex going on, or if the bud is just hitting my ear’s concha strangely. Needless to say, I’m not happy with them and they’re going back. Now for some direct “thumb nail” comparisons.
ANC300s vs Sony WF-1000xm3s: The ANC300s list for the same price as the Sony WF1000s. The Sony WF-1000s have better battery life and have a bass emphasis which can be tailored with the Sony companion app. Overall, I like the sound quality of the WF-1000xm3s much better than the ANC300s. However, the Sony’s aren’t specified with any water resistance and the external microphone hole creates unacceptable wind turbulence noises while walking outside with them.
ANC300s vs. Sennheiser True Wireless v2: The Sennheiser’s are my favorite IEMs. They have great battery life, about 2x longer than the Audio Technica’s, are somewhat weather resistant (IPX4) vs. the ANC300s IPX2, have excellent passive isolation and an okay active noise cancelation that in concert with the native passive isolation block more environmental noise than the ANCs or Sony’s. As with the Sony’s, the sound profile can be tailored with the companion app, though the adjustments are rudimentary compared to the Sony level of control. The sound quality, the transparency and the 3D sound stage of the Sennheiser v2s are far superior to that of the ANC300s. But you'll pay for that; they cost $70 more than the ANC300s.
ANC300s vs. Apple Air Pod Pros: I was never able to get a good fit with the Apple Air Pod Pros on my strangely shaped left ear, so noise cancelation didn’t work well. I could get a good fitment if I pushed on the left bud, but was left feeling dissatisfied with what I found to be a metallic quality to the sound. The ANC300s sound much more acoustic.
ANC300s vs. Jabra Elite Active 65t’s: I use the Jabra Actives for lawn mowing. For the most part, the sound is okay, pretty average, about like that of the ANC300s. And the Jabra Elite Actives have better battery life, a much smaller case, and the best sweat/water resistance of anything I own (IP56).
If these IEMs were $150, they’d be competitive. But at $230 and with the Sony WF-1000xm3s being discounted to about $180, you can get more for your money elsewhere.
The noise cancellation is mediocre. Both of the other brands mentioned are DRAMATICALLY better in this area.
The sound reproduction is just OK. The AT's kind of make an attempt at bass. 'Cute' is the only word that comes to mind. Pop in a pair of Shure earbuds, on the other hand, then close your eyes and experience being teleported into into a concert hall somewhere in Germany where you can even hear the reverberation of the bass on that one loose wood plank under your chair. Shure they cost as much as a gear shifter cover for a Lamborghini, but there's a reason for that!
The usability of the ATs is good. Mercifully, they don't use the whole flat surface as a touch-sensitive area, so you can actually grab the damn things without worry about what random thing is about to happen. Instead, there's a real physical button to press which requires intention. This may be my favorite thing about these earbuds.
The charging case is reasonably-sized and does what it claims to. Runtime between charges in my experience has been about 6 hours.
Bluetooth connectivity is simple to configure and quite reliable. Just be sure that your device supports Bluetooth 5.0+ or else it'll eat your batteries much faster than what I've stated here.
Comfort in the ear canal is OK. Once again, Shure is MUCH better and Sony is somewhat better. But these are adequate for my ears. They don't cause pain after a flight from Austin to SF and that's the longest you're likely to listen to these in a single stretch anyway.
Conclusions? The Sony MX4s are a bit more expensive than these, but I think they're worth it. The Shure earbuds I tested actually require you to sign over your first born they're so damn expensive. But Shure makes earbuds in every $50 increment from $200 all the way to $2,000 (I'm estimating; I didn't actually check; but this isn't far off).
So just figure what is the most you can emotionally tolerate spending on earbuds without requiring years of trauma therapy. If that number is at the price of these earbuds, go ahead and buy them. They're a perfectly ok choice. If your number is at or around the price of the MX4s, get them. If you can live with yourself spending $100+ more than that, then treat yourself to the best model of Shure earbuds that you can get within your budget and you will not regret it.
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The only complain is that, the add-on comply memory foam tips are trash.
They cannot be mounted no matter how. Just use the default plastic tips.
[--Sound--]
The sound is pretty nice with a mainly flat response that has slight mid/high emphasis (with no harshness present in the highs). The bass is present and doesn't feel lacking, but if you're looking for bass, I suggest the Audio-Technica CKS5TW's instead. Along with that, the clarity of the music is better than most other ANC earbuds thanks to having AptX support.
Somehow, I find that the sound on these is very slightly less "spacious" and less sparkly compared to some other earbuds. It's just a small nitpick of mine since they still sound very nice though.
Overall, the sound quality is quite nice and I'd say it's one of the main strengths of these earbuds.
[--Comfort--]
I really don't like these "moulded" earbud designs which are less likely to fit people than earwing designs. However, unlike the Jabra Elite 75t's and Sennheiser Momentum 2's which also have "moulded" designs and hurt my ears, these ANC300TW's actually fit comfortably in my ears for some reason.
Obviously, this doesn't mean it'll fit everyone, but the shape of these fit me better than the other two I mentioned.
I also like the rubber eartips that Audio-Technica uses. In terms of comfortable default eartips, Bose and Audio-Technica are always at the top for me.
[--Controls--]
(Right Button = RB and Left Button = LB)
RB single-click: Play/Pause
RB double-click: Next track
RB triple-click: Previous track
LB single-click: Transparency mode toggle
LB double-click: Volume up
LB triple-click: Volume down
In the app, you can only reverse these to the opposite earbuds. However, I have no complaints since these have all the controls I need to control my music without pulling out my phone.
[--Passive Noise Isolation--]
Before I talk about the active noise cancelling, I want to point out that the passive noise isolation on these is quite strong. This means that these block out a fair bit of sound even before taking ANC into account. For comparison, on the Bose QC earbuds, the passive noise isolation is so bad that the ANC can't do anything to make up for it and noise leaks directly in and out of the earbuds.
Out of all the wireless earbuds I've tried, Audio-Technica's CKS5TW and ANC300TW have the strongest passive noise isolation of them all. On these ANC300TW's, the ANC isn't great, but you'll probably be able to make do with the passive noise isolation. I'm sure you aren't considering these for the ANC anyways, so the passive noise isolation should be satisfactory.
[--Active Noise Cancelling--]
Like I said, the ANC on these isn't great. It gets rid of some low pitch noises, but it sucks at blocking everything else. For instance, I wore these in my relatively quiet room and I could still hear my computer fans slightly through the ANC. I'll point out that you'll also hear wind noises when you're walking in strong wind, but it's not quite as bad as the Sony WF-1000XM3's wind noises.
With that said, the Audio-Technica ANC300TW's, Sony WF-1000XM3's, Bose QC earbuds, and Sennheiser Momentum 2's all can't compare to fully-fledged over-ear ANC headphones. If you're looking for ANC that blocks most sounds, I suggest looking at over-ear ANC headphones instead of in-ears. They're just plain better for ANC purposes.
As a side note, there are 3 ANC settings: Airplane, On The Go, and Study. Both Airplane and Study mode introduce white noise from the earbuds, and only On The Go mode is (almost) perfectly silent and doesn't introduce extra noise.
I've tested the earbuds with ANC on/off and the battery life isn't different either, so take your pick of leaving ANC on or turning it off.
[--Battery Life--]
4 hours flat.
That's how long these kept going while playing music at medium volume with both ANC on and off.
Quite frankly, 4 hours is pathetic for this price, but thankfully it's enough for my use case of 40 minute commutes.
I'm not sure why Audio-Technica couldn't replicate the 15 hour battery life of the CKS5TW's in these. I mean, surely just adding ANC wouldn't reduce the battery life to 4 hours? They even used smaller 5.8mm drivers compared to the CKS5TW's 10mm drivers, so how did these end up with a measly 4 hours of battery life?
The battery life is one of the weakest points of these earbuds.
[--Connectivity--]
No problems with frequent dropouts. It can get a bit spotty using AptX in the middle of downtown, but it's stayed connected pretty well for most of my usage time.
[--Case Size--]
It's pretty fat. If you were looking for a compact package that won't make a bulge in your pocket, this isn't it. Otherwise, the case keeps itself closed with a decently strong magnet, and the earbuds snap into place pretty strongly.
Overall, these earbuds are a truly "okay" choice. If possible, I would suggest looking around to consider all your other options before settling for these, but for listening to music with good AptX quality, these aren't too shabby.