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Alienware Pro Wireless vs Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Alienware Pro Wireless comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 86. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Alienware Pro Wireless - Outstanding overall at around $125.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Alienware Pro Wireless leads on 6 of 7 measures.

  • Alienware Pro Wireless
  • Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT
HearWiki score
86
69
Sound
8.7
6.8
Noise cancelling
8.1
-
Battery
9.1
9.0
Calls
8.7
3.3
Value
8.6
7.8
Price (USD)
$120
$64

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

Half a step newer

Alienware Pro Wireless (2024) against Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT (2020). The Alienware Pro Wireless edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0. The Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT answers on convenience features: it adds Multipoint pairing.

  • Pro Wireless20244 yr newer
  • ATH-S220BT2020
What differsPro WirelessATH-S220BT

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
5.0

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

Pro WirelessATH-S220BT
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$120
$64
HearWiki score
86
69
Released
2024
2020
Availability
Still sold new
Still sold new
Driver
50 mm driver
2× 40 mm dynamic
Driver type
-
dynamic
Driver size
50 mm
40 mm
Drivers per side
1
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
5 Hz - 32 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
32 Ω
Sensitivity
-
105 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.3
5.0
Codecs
SBC
SBC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Battery life
70 h
60 h
Battery life (ANC on)
35 h
-
Full charge time
-
240 min
Quick charge
15 min → 6 h
10 min → 3.5 h
Wireless charging
-
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
Transparency mode
Yes
-
Weight
310 g
180 g
Water resistance
-
none
Detachable cable
-
Yes
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Pad material
leatherette
-
Clamp force
365 g
-
Connector
-
3.5 mm
Microphones
2
1
Microphone type
-
electret
Mic sensitivity
-
-42 dBV
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
AI ENC
-

What reviewers said

Alienware Pro Wireless

Its leatherette pads and moderate 310g weight aim for comfort during long sessions, while the 2.4GHz wireless option and USB-C charging add versatility for desk and on-the-go use. Sound quality is generally strong, but the microphone performance and a single SBC codec limit keep it from being a flawless all-rounder.

  • Pro:Excellent battery life, especially with ANC off
  • Pro:Comfortable leatherette ear pads for long wear
  • Pro:Active noise cancellation and transparency mode included
  • Con:Microphone quality is underwhelming for the price
  • Con:Only SBC codec support limits high-res wireless audio
  • Con:No multipoint connection for seamless device switching

Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT

The Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT is a budget-friendly wireless over-ear headphone that prioritizes exceptional battery life and everyday practicality. It offers a spacious soundstage for its price, along with dependable build quality and multipoint connectivity, making it a solid value pick for casual listening. However, its microphone performance for calls is a notable weakness, and its feature set is basic without active noise cancellation or advanced codecs.

  • Pro:Exceptional 60-hour battery life
  • Pro:Spacious and clear sound for the price
  • Pro:Solid build quality with a lightweight design
  • Con:Weak microphone quality for phone calls
  • Con:SBC-only codec support
  • Con:No active noise cancellation

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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