Phiaton PS200

Cable Connectivity (4.47)

The Phiaton PS200s’ cable is just over 4 feet, 2 inches. This is an average length for a set of in-ears, meaning it’ll reach down to the front pocket in your pants with a bit of slack, but it won’t go much further. These are not good headphones for hooking up to a device on the opposite side of the room. If you’re far away from the sound source you want to connect to, most in-ears aren’t going to be able to meet your needs.

Portability (9.00)

As in-ears, the Phiaton PS200s are very, very portable. If you wanted, you could easily ball them up and shove them in a pocket. They also come with a snazzy case that manages the cord and has little pegs to mount the sleeves on, which will keep them from falling all over the ground every time you take out your headphones. The problem with the case is that it isn’t portable itself. The case is pretty big; not something you could feasibly fit in your pocket, or at least do so without a giant cube-shaped protrusion on your thigh. The headphones themselves, however, are very portable.

Maintenance (2.00)

Some in-ear headphones come with a cleaning tool. Like many in-ears, the PS200s do not. You can remove the sleeves for easier cleaning, however. This is the average level of maintenance you’ll see on a pair of in-ears.

Other Features (5.00)

Battery

Some headphones require batteries, which is totally lame. Batteries die and need to be replaced or charged, which is an additional hassle in your life that we’re pretty sure you don’t need. We don’t care what awesome feature the battery is powering; batteries themselves are a pain. For not having anything to do with batteries whatsoever, the PS200s get some points.