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Audio-Technica ATH-GDL3

The 45mm drivers and open-back design deliver a 10Hz–35kHz response with an expansive sound field for precise spatial localization, all in a lightweight 220-gram frame. Detachable 3.0m and 1.2m cables ensure broad PC and console compatibility, while replaceable earpads and a flexible, directional boom mic add practical longevity and clear voice capture. Ideal for competitive gamers who prioritize pinpoint positional cues and all-day comfort, though its neutral tuning also suits casual studio monitoring.

form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 45
impedance ohms 45
open closed back open
Audio-Technica ATH-GDL3 headphones
51 Overall Score
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About This Headphones

  • Open-back gaming headset lets you localize sounds (an approaching opponent, for example) within an expansive sound field
  • Large-diameter 45 mm drivers deliver high-resolution audio with exquisite detail
  • Incredibly lightweight headset (less than 220 grams) offers long hours of comfortable gaming
  • State-of-the-art, flexible (and detachable) boom microphone, with highly directional pickup, provides crystal-clear in-game voice communication
  • Volume control dial and mute switch are built into the left earcup for convenient control of the microphone
  • Two detachable cables: 3.0 m (9.8') cable with 3.5 mm (1/8") mic and headphone plugs for computers; 1.2 m (3.9') cable with a 3.5 mm (1/8") TRRS plug for PS5, Xbox Series X, and other gaming consoles
  • Earpads and headpad detach for easy replacement

Overview

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Anc 30.8
Mic 82.8
Build 77.1
Sound 86.2
Battery 44.2
Comfort 28.8
Connectivity 49.1
Social Proof 15.1

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong sound (86th percentile) 86th
  • Strong mic (83th percentile) 83th
  • Strong build (77th percentile) 77th

Cons

  • Below average social proof (15th percentile) 15th
  • Below average comfort (29th percentile) 29th
  • Below average anc (31th percentile) 31th

Specifications

Full Specifications

Design

Form Factor over-ear
Open/Closed open
Weight 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs

Audio

Driver Type dynamic
Driver Size 45
Freq Min 10
Freq Max 35000
Impedance 45
Sensitivity 98
Hi-Res Audio Yes

Connectivity

Wired Connector 3.5mm
Detachable Cable Yes
Cable Length 3

Microphone

Microphone Yes
Boom Mic Yes
Detachable Mic Yes

Features

Gaming Mode Yes

Value & Pricing

₹61,429

vs Competition

Spec Audio-Technica ATH-GDL3 Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT Technics EAH-A800 EAH-A800 Sony WH-1000XM4 WH-1000XM4 JBL Tune 770NC Bose QuietComfort 884367-0100
Form Factor over-ear over-ear over-ear over-ear over-ear over-ear
Driver Type dynamic Dynamic PEEK/Polyurethane 3-Layer Diaphragm dynamic Dynamic Dynamic
Driver Size (mm) 45 42 40 40 40 -
Impedance Ohms 45 470 34 47 32 32
Wireless - true true true true true
Active Noise Cancellation - true true true true true
Open Closed Back open closed closed closed closed closed
Bluetooth Version - 5.2 5.2 5.0 5.3 5.1
Battery Life Hours - 60 50 30 70 24
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AncMicBuildSoundBatteryComfortConnectivitySocial Proof
Audio-Technica ATH-GDL3 30.882.877.186.244.228.849.115.1
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT Compare 97.785.177.197.689.379.59979.1
Technics EAH-A800 EAH-A800 Compare 92.598.377.196.983.850.893.198.8
Sony WH-1000XM4 WH-1000XM4 Compare 87.58777.196.972.750.895.593.6
JBL Tune 770NC Compare 97.766.792.273.293.350.899.787.1
Bose QuietComfort 884367-0100 Compare 92.566.792.243.669.412.992.498.8

Usage Scores

Work (33.8)Calls (34.6)Music (57.7)Overall (50.9)Budget (49)Gaming (61.8)Studio (68.3)Commute (29.5)

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