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Audio-Technica

Audio-Technica ATH-G1

Name: Audio-Technica ATH-G1
Brand: Audio-Technica
SKU: B07T4M8GJV
Price: 189.00 USD

A great headset for any gamer.

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$189

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Key specs

Connection Type

Wired-3.5mmMost common

Wired-3.5mm33%Bluetooth27%2.4GHZ26%Wired-usb-c11%

Wired-3.5mm is the most common — on 33% of the 203 gaming headsets we've cataloged (of 148).

Connectivity

Connection Type: Wired-3.5mm
Headphone Jack: Yes
Platform Compatibility: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S

Build

Material Ear Cups: PU leather
Material Headband: Metal with soft material padding

Features

Control Type: Physical buttons
Chat Mix: No
Rgb Lighting: No
Rgb Zones: 0

Microphone

Boom Style: Detachable boom
Polar Pattern: Unidirectional
Count: 1
Frequency Response: 30-20000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz: 20000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz: 30 Hz
Microphone: Yes
Is Detachable: Yes
Sensitivity: -43 dBV/Pa

Sound

Acoustic Design: Closed-back
Driver Size: 45 mm
Driver Count: 1
Driver Type: Dynamic driver
Frequency Response: 5-40000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz: 40000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz: 5 Hz
Impedance: 45 Ω
Max Spl: 1300 dB SPL
Sensitivity: 101 dB/mW

Battery

Battery: No

Design

Color Options: Black
Foldable: Yes
Weight: 250 g

SoundGuys review

SOUNDGUYS rating

6.4/ 10

Worth a look

Reviewed byLil KatzContributorReviewed April 2022

Isolation3.6

Comfort & fit8.0

Connectivity6.5

Design7.5

Portability7.0

Features6.0

The verdict

The Audio-Technica ATH-G1 mimics the design of the company's other famed headphones. It reproduces brilliantly clear audio even with heavy bass emphasis. Gamers who want a comfortable pair of headphones that won't make their ears too hot will enjoy these.

✓Liked: Good microphone, Compatible with all platforms, Simple to use, Comfortable

✕Could be better: Quiet voice transmission, Easy to accidentally adjust volume dial, 3.5mm cable is not detachable

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