Tech Review: EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid

EPOS is delivering quality product after quality product and won’t stop anytime soon. Many gamers are enjoying the EPOS headsets but for those looking for a more subtle way of enjoying their audio on the go, there’s something even better. Enter the EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid, which are probably the best wireless earbuds on the market.

Premium product

I love opening EPOS products since they all got that same premium touch to them. Compared to other gaming-focused products, EPOS likes to keep things as stylish and classy as possible by keeping everything black and simple without feeling cheap. The box of the EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid isn’t any different. it’s a stylish black box where you’ll find the charging case, earbuds, and all necessary cables, all nicely packed away. The first thing I noticed was the charging case, which is made entirely out of metal, making it more robust and trustworthy compared to plastic cases. I like the feeling of the charging case a lot and since it’s made out of metal, I wasn’t concerned to take it with me everywhere I go. It’s a very sturdy case that really protects your earbuds as well as possible. Talking about the earbuds, they are made out of the best materials and fit my ears instantly. It’s an in-ear design that rests in my concha so I didn’t struggle with earbuds hanging loosely out of my ears. It’s amazing how well these earbuds fit and how well they cancel out the noise around me. I’ve tested a lot of wireless earbuds before but none offered me the same level of comfort and ease. I could walk and even jog around without ever losing these earbuds. It’s clear that EPOS knows what they are doing as they studied the shape of a lot of ears to come up with a shape that fits almost everyone, research well spend if you ask me! Although I was happy with the earbuds the way they came out of the box, you can use different silicone endings to find the right size for your ears, I’m pretty confident to say that everyone will find the right size and enjoy these earbuds as much as I did.

 

 

Use them how you want

The EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid can be used on PC, mobile devices, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation. It has different options to connect to its device and gives a lot of freedom to the user. As the name already gives away, it’s a hybrid product, which means you can connect it using a regular BlueTooth connection or you can use the USB-C dongle to connect the devices without any pairing or hassle. Since these are aimed at the gaming audience, the dongle connection offers a low-latency connection that’s perfect to enjoy your games in the best way possible. Since its release, EPOS has pushed out a couple of firmware updates, including the ability to use your microphone while connected to the dongle, something a lot of people asked for and EPOS delivered on the promise. The low-latency connection is very impressive while gaming on your favorite system and I love how well the audio performs. From dialogue to intense fighting scenes, the EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid always finds the perfect way of delivering the best audio possible. Since the earbuds are noise-canceling, you’ll be fully immersed in your game in no time. Compared to the bigger headsets, it’s pretty impressive to hear what these smaller earbuds are capable of.

 

 

Next to the dongle, you can also use the earbuds in regular BlueTooth mode with aptX-resolution. This connection is perfect for on-the-go use. I loved using the earbuds with my iPhone or Nintendo Switch system on the game and never really cared for the lack of the low-latency feature. The earbuds work perfectly fine in BlueTooth mode and enable you to enjoy your audio in the best way possible on the go. They are even designed to be used on the go as they are sweat and raindrop-proof. When you’re buying the EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid, you’re really buying a complete product. Also worth mentioning is the fact that you can connect the earbuds to the dongle and BlueTooth all at once. Meaning you can switch from your gaming platform to your mobile phone without any extra hassle. A neat little feature that makes your life so much easier when you’re expecting an important call while gaming. Last but not least, you can download the EPOS suite app to adjust the audio settings to your liking.

Conclusion:

EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid are extremely impressive and without a doubt the best wireless in-ear earbuds currently on the market for gamers. Even when you’re using the outside of gaming, you’ll be blown away by the audio quality and overall design of these beauties.

9.5/10