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Audio Technica ATH-S300BT vs Koss KPH40 Utility

What ATH-S300BT does better (1) and where KPH40 Utility wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-S300BT
Audio Technica · 2024ATH-S300BT
9.5Score
1 advantage≈ $80
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Koss KPH40 Utility
Koss · 2024KPH40 Utility
2 advantages≈ $70
7.8Noise control & calls3.8

Why is ATH-S300BT better than KPH40 Utility?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · KPH40 Utility: No

Why is KPH40 Utility better than ATH-S300BT?

  1. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 15 Hz+33%
  2. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 25,000 Hz+25%
Specifications

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Sound
Fit—On-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm—
Lowest frequency20 Hz15 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz25,000 Hz
Impedance44 Ω60 Ω
Sensitivity103 dB101 dB
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life90 h—
Battery life with ANC60 h—
Charging time2.5 h—
Connectivity
WirelessYesNo
Bluetooth version5.1—
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight258 g—
FoldableYes—
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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