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90Beantown Review describes the earbuds as very comfortable and gives them favorable marks for features and value. Their listed specs also indicate solid battery life and a 12 mm dynamic driver.
Read the full reviewAudio-Technica ATH-ANC100BT
58/ 100
Average
HearWiki score
Pricey for what it is
$63
typical price, USD
Still sold newupdated 
At a glance
- Brand
- Audio-Technica
- Type
- True Wireless
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wireless
- Noise cancelling
- Yes
- Released
- 2020
Score breakdownaverage overall
Sound6.7
Noise cancelling5.8
Battery6.5
Calls4.8
Value6.7
The ATH-ANC100BT are wireless in-ear headphones with QuietPoint active noise-cancelling technology, featuring a pendant-style design with mic and controls, 12 mm drivers, and up to 10 hours of battery life.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The Audio-Technica ATH-ANC100BT offers straightforward active noise cancellation in a lightweight, wired-or-wireless package. Its 12mm drivers aim for consistent sound across Bluetooth and cable use, though its noise cancelling is more about basic reduction than class-leading performance. Comfortable and affordable, it's a solid budget option for everyday listening.
What works
- Comfortable fit for extended wear
- Affordable price with solid feature set
- Consistent sound over Bluetooth or cable
- Lightweight at just 30g
- Good battery life for its class
What doesn't
- Basic noise cancellation, not top-tier
- Limited to SBC codec and Bluetooth 4.2
- No water resistance or transparency mode
- Single microphone only
Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.
Specifications
| Driver | 2× 12 mm driver |
|---|---|
| Drivers per side | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 24 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB/mW |
Audio
| Driver | 2× 12 mm driver |
|---|---|
| Drivers per side | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 24 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB/mW |
Wireless
| Bluetooth | 4.2 |
|---|---|
| Codecs | SBC |
| Multipoint pairing | No |
| Wireless range | 10 m |
Battery
| Battery life | 10 h |
|---|---|
| Full charge time | 180 min |
| Wireless charging | No |
Features
| Active noise cancelling | Yes |
|---|---|
| ANC type | feedforward |
| Transparency mode | No |
| Companion app | No |
| Custom EQ | No |
| Wear detection | No |
| Controls | buttons |
Design
| Weight | 30 g |
|---|---|
| Water resistance | none |
| Detachable cable | Yes |
| USB-C | No |
| Connector | 3.5 mm |
Calls
| Microphones | 1 |
|---|---|
| Microphone type | electret |
| Mic sensitivity | -36 dBV |
What the reviews said
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What YouTube reviewers say
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3:13Audio-Technica ATH-ANC100BT: Surprisingly Good Noise Cancelling?
The reviewer finds these budget earbuds offer surprisingly good sound quality and effective noise cancelling for the price, with a comfortable fit and reliable Bluetooth. They are recommended for commuters or students seeking an affordable way to block out distractions, though they lack premium features and high-end noise cancellation.
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