audio-technica ATH-ANC23

1838 reviews

Apr, 2024

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noise isolation (391)
portability (244)

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durability (64)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1838 reviews of audio-technica ATH-ANC23. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Comments about the portability and noise isolation are generally positive. The comfort and price are also appreciated, but opinions are divided on the durability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the audio-technica ATH-ANC23 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for audio-technica ATH-ANC23

alaTest has collected and analyzed 11 user reviews of audio-technica ATH-ANC23 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. Views about the comfort and design are overall positive. The price and size also get good opinions. The bass quality and portability get less positive reviews.

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73% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for audio-technica ATH-ANC23

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1679 user reviews of audio-technica ATH-ANC23 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the usability and noise isolation. The comfort and price are also mentioned favorably. Opinions about the durability and portability are mixed.

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80% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for audio-technica ATH-ANC23

alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 user reviews of audio-technica ATH-ANC23 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.ca. People really like the reliability. The comfort also gets good comments. There are mixed views on the noise isolation and usability.

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62% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Tom Andry (audioholics.com)

Audio-Technica ATH-ANC23 QuietPoint Active Noise-Cancelling In-Ear Headphones First Look

The Audio-Technica ATH-ANC23s can be used in active (with up to 90% of outside noise eliminated) or passive mode and should have everything you need for those long overseas trips.

Apr, 2011

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Expert review by : Sam Vafaei , Marc Henney (rtings.com)

Audio-Technica ATH-ANC23 HEADPHONES

The Audio-Technica ATH-ANC23 QuietPoint are great-sounding in-ear headphones. They have balanced audio reproduction that works well with most music genres but a very ordinary in-ear design that may not be comfortable for some. The poor active noise...

Great audio reproduction. ; Very little leakage.

Poor noise isolation. ; Lacking control options. ; In-Ear design may not be for everyone.

Mar, 2016

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Expert review by : AVguide (avguide.com)

Audio-Technica ATH-ANC23 Noise Cancelling In-Ear Headphones (Playback 41)

Reviewers of audio equipment must, as a matter of necessity, talk about somewhat abstract concepts like “dynamic range.” These terms aren't often very well defined, but are important nonetheless. Dynamic range, which in principle simply defines the...

Jul, 2011

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Expert review by : Campbell Simpson (goodgearguide.com.au)

Audio-Technica ATH-ANC23 noise cancelling earphones

These $99 earbuds block out external noise and boost your music's quality

Excellent noise cancellation for earbuds ; Good passive noise cancellation

Noise cancellation circuit is heavy ; Ear-buds are comparatively bulky

Audio-Technica has brought the price of noise cancelling earphones sharply down with the ATH-ANC23. These earbuds have decent sound quality and good noise cancellation, although the buds' large size and the heavy weight of the noise cancellation...

Jul, 2012

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Expert review by : Campbell Simpson (pcworld.idg.com.au)

Audio-Technica ATH-ANC23 noise cancelling earphones

These $99 earbuds block out external noise and boost your music's quality

Excellent noise cancellation for earbuds ; Good passive noise cancellation

Noise cancellation circuit is heavy ; Ear-buds are comparatively bulky

Jul, 2012

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Expert review by : Joseph Hanlon (cnet.com.au)

Audio Technica ATH-ANC23

The ANC23s are our new favourite pair of headphones, at this point, with excellent sound and a noise-cancelling feature that you don't often find at this price.

Great sound ; Noise-cancelling ; Affordable

QuietPoint box heavy enough to tug buds from your ears ; AAA battery needs replacing

Despite the bulk of the noise-cancelling box, the ANC23s are our new favourite pair of headphones, in this price range. You will have to replace the AAA battery every so often, but it's worth it for the excellent sound Audio-Technica's QuietPoint noise...

Jun, 2012

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Surpisingly good noise reduction

If you are going to sit in the back of a B747 for 12 hours or so you need some noise reduction, these are great - comfortable, quiet and good sound reproduction. All in all, a great purchase.

I bought these to replace a pair of damaged over-the-ear noise cancelling headphones which I used for travelling. These earbuds are surprisingly good at reducing the aircraft noise while reproducing mp3s and aircraft movie audio ; A big plus is that...

Not quite as much passive or active noise reduction as my previous over the ear muffs but more than adequate for my purposes

Oct, 2013

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