Audio-Technica has just debuted three pairs of
noise-canceling Bluetooth headphones at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES)
2019 earlier today. They cover all price ranges and cater to different consumer
needs and tastes, the company claims.
The cheapest of the three, Audio-Technica
ATH-ANC100BT cost just US$ 99 (€ 99) and feature noise-canceling technology. The
in-ear headphones feature a massive remote control with mic and 12mm driver for
stunning sound reproduction with exceptional clarity.
According to Audio-Technica, the earphones should
offer up to 10 hours of continuous Bluetooth and ANC use on a full charge,
which is all you get since the protective carrying pouch is just that. The more advanced ATH-ANC500BT
QuietPoint wireless over-ear headphones use proprietary active noise-canceling
technology. They have a mic and button controls built into the left earcup,
which allows users to handle calls, music playback and volume adjustments on
the fly.
The headphones offer around 20 hours on a charge and
come with USB charging cable in the retail box. The ATH-ANC500BT will be
available in black and navy for US$ 99 (€ 99).
Last but not least, the ATH-ANC900BT QuietPoint
wireless over-ear headphones feature digital hybrid noise-canceling technology,
which is supposed to offer the highest degree of ambient noise reduction of any
QuietPoint model. The headphones are equipped with 40mm drivers and feature
diamond-like carbon coating on the diaphragms for state-of-the-art sound
quality. Unlike the other two models that use Bluetooth 4.2 technology, the
ATH-ANC900BT utilize Bluetooth 5 wireless technology and have touch and swipe
controls built into the earcup.
Also, thanks to the Audio-Technica app, users will be
able to control the headphone settings, adjust noise-cancelation and
hear-through function. The headphones come with a detachable cable that enables
you to use them with a wired connection when battery power is low.
Speaking of battery, Audio-Technica says the
ATH-ANC900BT headphones gives users about 35 hours of continuous Bluetooth and
ANCS use on a full charge. These are the most expensive of the three and will
sell for US$ 299 (€ 299) starting in March.
