
This is most applicable in games, where the lower latency minimises the delay between on-screen action and its corresponding audio cue. The dongle uses aptX audio technology to reduce connection latency, speeding up the delivery of audio from your device to the earbuds. However, EPOS is pitching them as gaming earbuds, and to that end, the GTW 270 Hybrid offers a secondary connection via a USB-C dongle included with the buds. The tight seal muffles ambient background noise quite well for a pair of earbuds – it's not as effective as a full over-ear headset, but it's more than sufficient once the audio starts playing.Īs with most wireless earbuds, the GTW 270s support Bluetooth for connecting to compatible devices like phones, tablets and laptops. This has the additional benefit of improving noise isolation.

No matter how much I moved or shook my head, the GTW 270s remained firmly ensconced inside my ears. The generic tips on most earbuds tend to slip and inevitably fall out of my ears, but not these. Much of that comes down to the rubber ear tips, of which there are three different sizes included with the buds. They are far and away the most comfortable earbuds I've ever worn, achieving the coveted effect of feeling like they're not in your ears at all after just a few minutes. I'm always sceptical of such lofty claims, but the GTW 270s actually deliver. By leveraging a database of 800,000 ear scans, the company believes it has successfully balanced comfort with a tight seal and a firm fit, improving not only the feel of the buds in your ear but enhancing noise isolation and audio quality to boot. EPOS is talking a big game with the design of the GTW 270s, claiming that it solves many of the issues associated with your average earbuds.
