Audio-Technica ATH-G1
Its 45mm drivers deliver a 5Hz-40kHz frequency response and 101dB sensitivity, paired with a detachable boom mic for highly directional voice capture. A locking mute switch and in-line volume control add convenience, and removing the mic transforms the 257-gram headset into a high-fidelity headphone for music. Best for console gamers who need a wired headset that seamlessly switches between clear in-game communication and personal listening.
About This Headphones
Its 45mm drivers deliver a 5Hz-40kHz frequency response and 101dB sensitivity, paired with a detachable boom mic for highly directional voice capture. A locking mute switch and in-line volume control add convenience, and removing the mic transforms the 257-gram headset into a high-fidelity headphone for music. Best for console gamers who need a wired headset that seamlessly switches between clear in-game communication and personal listening.
- Form factor over-ear
- Driver type 45 mm
- Driver size 45 mm
- Impedance ohms 45
- Open closed back closed
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong mic (83th percentile) 83th
Cons
- Below average comfort (29th percentile) 29th
- Below average anc (31th percentile) 31th
- Below average build (35th percentile) 35th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | 45 mm |
| Driver Size | 45 |
| Freq Min | 5 |
| Freq Max | 40000 |
| Impedance | 45 |
| Sensitivity | 101 |
| Codecs | Detachable Boom, Closed Back Design, In-Line Volume, For Console Gaming |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | No |
| Cable Length | 2 |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Boom Mic | Yes |
| Detachable Mic | Yes |
Features
| Touch Controls | No |
| App | Immerse software |
| Gaming Mode | Yes |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Audio-Technica ATH-G1 | Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT | Bowers & Wilkins Px7 Px7S3 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen | Technics EAH-A800 EAH-A800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | 45 mm | dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | PEEK/Polyurethane 3-Layer Diaphragm |
| Driver Size (mm) | 45 | 30 | 42 | 40 | - | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 45 | 48 | 470 | 33 | 32 | 34 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 60 | 30 | 30 | 50 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio-Technica ATH-G1 | 30.8 | 83 | 34.6 | 86.6 | 44.4 | 29.1 | 55.3 | 38.8 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare | 97.6 | 91.4 | 92.1 | 95.2 | 72.6 | 79.7 | 99.7 | 93.6 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT Compare | 97.6 | 85.3 | 77.1 | 97.6 | 89.3 | 79.7 | 98.9 | 79.4 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px7 Px7S3 Compare | 97.6 | 98.4 | 77.1 | 99.6 | 72.6 | 66 | 98.6 | 93.6 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen Compare | 92.4 | 78.8 | 97.2 | 48.2 | 72.6 | 86.8 | 99.7 | 98.8 |
| Technics EAH-A800 EAH-A800 Compare | 92.4 | 98.4 | 77.1 | 96.9 | 83.9 | 51 | 93.1 | 98.8 |
Usage Scores
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