Design
Weight
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
- EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid null
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- Noise Tune Active 30g
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Has no wires or cables
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds together.
- EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid
- Noise Tune Active
Wingtips included
These earbuds come with wingtips that can be attached for a more secure fit. Wingtips come in handy for sports and other physical activities. When used correctly, they prevent the earbuds from falling off.
- EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid
- Noise Tune Active
Sound quality
Driver unit size
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device. Bigger drivers are more powerful and can produce better bass.
- EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid null
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- Noise Tune Active 12mm
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Sound pressure level
Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
- EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid 100dB/mW
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- Noise Tune Active null
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Power
Battery life
The device's battery life (when in use) as given by the manufacturer. With a longer battery life you have to charge the device less often.
- EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid 5h
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- Noise Tune Active 10h
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Battery life of charging case
The battery life of the charging case as given by the manufacturer. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your headphones on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.
- EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid 15h
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- Noise Tune Active null
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Charge time
The time it takes to fully charge the battery.
- EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid 1.5h
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- Noise Tune Active null
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Connectivity
Has USB Type-C
The USB Type-C features reversible plug orientation and cable direction.
- EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid
- Noise Tune Active
Bluetooth version
Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
- EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid 5.1
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- Noise Tune Active 5
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Has aptX
aptX is a codec used for transmitting audio wirelessly with Bluetooth. It is developed by Qualcomm, and supports 16-bit audio at a bit rate of 384kbps.
- EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid
- Noise Tune Active
Features
Supports fast charging
Fast charging technologies, like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge or MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
- EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid
- Noise Tune Active
Has a mute function
The device has an option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
- EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid
- Noise Tune Active
Warranty period
When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Note: This may vary by region.
- EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid null
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- Noise Tune Active 1 years
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Travel bag is included
The device comes with its own special case or pouch, which is useful for safe transportation.
- EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid
- Noise Tune Active
Microphone
Number of microphones
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
- EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid 4
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- Noise Tune Active 1
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Has a noise-canceling microphone
These microphones are designed to filter out background noise from the desired sound. Especially useful in noisy environments.
- EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid
- Noise Tune Active
Mic sensitivity
It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the microphone can pick up.
- EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid -20dBV/Pa
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- Noise Tune Active null
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Highest mic frequency
The highest frequency that the mic can pick up. Better for recording treble.
- EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid 7500Hz
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- Noise Tune Active null
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Lowest mic frequency
The lowest frequency that the mic can pick up. Better for recording bass.
- EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid 100Hz
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- Noise Tune Active null
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