EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid wireless earbuds review – Clarity and freedom

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When it comes to gaming headsets, nothing can really beat a solid pair of headphones with a good microphone. That hasn’t stopped some companies from trying to shake things up though. It’s common to see wireless gaming earbuds on offer now, which can be hit-or-miss depending on who you ask. The EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid is an attempt at earbuds that perfectly suit any gaming scenario, and that’s what we have in for review today.

For starters, let’s talk about EPOS and its history with sound. You may have heard about EPOS in the past for its more conventional gaming headsets. Audiophiles likely remember that EPOS and Sennheiser once collaborated on a handful of products like the GSP 670. In fact, EPOS owes its heritage to Sennheiser as an offshoot of the company. The GTW 270 Hybrid earbuds are EPOS’ first entirely independent product. It’s an interesting product from the get-go, and one that puts EPOS right in the spotlight.

Here’s a quick spec sheet for reference and to provide a product overview.

The IPX5-rated GTW 270 Hybrid makes a great start. The first thing that’s immediately noticeable is the quality of the materials used for the case and the general look and feel of the earbuds. There’s a heft to the case that makes it very satisfying to hold, and when it all comes together it’s a really neat little product. But at a price point of $149 USD at MSRP, this sort of quality should be expected. Alongside this, the accompanying manual tells you all you need to know in a clear and concise way.

The GTW 270 Hybrid connects via Bluetooth 5.1 to any device that supports it. But there’s another option with the accompanying low latency USB-C dongle. By plugging the dongle into a device’s USB-C port, you can instantly connect to it