ATH-GDL3

Name: Audio-Technica ATH-GDL3
Brand: Audio-Technica
Rating: 81 (8 reviews)

Released Nov 1, 2021 · Analysis updated Feb 8, 2026

Lightweight open-back gaming headset with comfortable fit, great microphone, and detachable mic and cables. The Audio-Technica ATH-GDL3 scores 81/100 based on 8 expert reviews in the gaming headsets category. Coverage includes reviews from Cgmagonline, Pcgamer, Techjioblog, and Digitaltrends.

Critic Score

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based on 8 expert reviews

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Where to buy

amazon$139.00

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Pros

Lightweight(6)
Light and comfortable(5)
Great microphone(4)
Detachable mic(2)
Detachable cables(2)

Cons

Poor build quality(2)

8 Expert Reviews

Established publication03/2022

Established publicationMar 12, 2022

Extremely light and comfortable, the Audio-Technica ATH-GDL3 'Air' headset provides crystal-clear audio with pinpoint spatial accuracy, true to the company's pedigree.

Major publication11/2021

Major publicationNov 15, 2021

An open back gaming headset for players who want clarity above all, the ATH-GDL3 is also remarkably comfortable and won't break the bank.

Independent publication

Audio-Technica ATH-GDL3 Open Back & ATH-GL3 Closed Back Gaming Headsets offer great comfort from their lightweight design and a well-balanced audio tuning.

Major publication

The Audio-Technica ATH-GDL3 open-back headphones are made for gamers who enjoy music with clarity.

Independent publication07/2022

Independent publicationJul 21, 2022

The Audio-Technica ATH-GDL3 is an excellent open-back gaming headset with great sound, comfort, and microphone quality, though build quality could be better.

Established publication03/2022

Established publicationMar 26, 2022

A comfortable gaming headset with a great mic, lightweight design and a lot more besides.

Independent publication01/2022

Independent publicationJan 12, 2022

The ATH-GL3 and ATH-GDL3 gaming headsets present a rather balanced sound without excessive tweaking of the frequencies.

Independent publication02/2022

Independent publicationFeb 14, 2022

The Audio-Technica ATH-GDL3 is extremely comfortable but suffers from muddy sound quality, while the GL3 is more affordable but has comfort issues with ears pressing against the drivers.