Article DetailsArticle Comparing Muse Headbands Muse 2 Muse S (Gen 2) Muse S Athena Muse Headband Features Biofeedback Sensors Mind (EEG) Heart (PPG) Breath (PPG, Accelerometer, Gyroscope) Body (Accelerometer, Gyroscope) Sleep Assist (EEG + PPG + Smart-Fade Technology) Deep Sleep Boost (EEG) Overnight Tracking & Insights (EEG, PPG, Accelerometer, Gyroscope) Mind (EEG) Heart (PPG) Breath (PPG, Accelerometer, Gyroscope) Body (Accelerometer, Gyroscope) Strength Neurofeedback Training (fNRIS) Brain Oxygenation Tracking (fNRIS) Sleep Assist (EEG + PPG + Smart-Fade Technology) Deep Sleep Boost (EEG) Overnight Tracking & Insights (EEG, PPG, Accelerometer, Gyroscope) Mind (EEG) Heart (PPG) Breath (PPG, Accelerometer, Gyroscope) Body (Accelerometer, Gyroscope) Biofeedback Experiences Mind Heart Breath Body Live Brainwave Visualization Mind Heart Breath Body Live Brainwave Visualization Mind Strength Heart Breath Body Live Brainwave Visualization Live Brain Blood Flow Visualization Sleep Experiences Not available Silent Tracking: no audio sleep experience to simply track your sleep. Sleep Assist: Immediate and Intelligent Sleep Support with Smart-Fade Technology Deep Sleep Boost Whisper-quiet, brain-synced audio during slow-wave sleep. Sleep Sounds: non-responsive soundscapes to support continuous rest. Silent Tracking: no audio sleep experience to simply track your sleep. Sleep Assist: Immediate and Intelligent Sleep Support with Smart-Fade Technology Deep Sleep Boost Whisper-quiet, brain-synced audio during slow-wave sleep. Sleep Sounds: non-responsive soundscapes to support continuous rest. Premium Subscription Content Cognitive Performance (Alpha Peak) Brain Recharge (Alpha Power) Guided Meditations External Audio: Layering Real-time Feedback over external content Cognitive Performance (Alpha Peak) Brain Recharge (Alpha Power) Guided Meditations Curated Programs External Audio: Layering Real-time Feedback over external content Sleep Tracking Only Cognitive Performance (Alpha Peak) Brain Recharge (Alpha Power) Guided Meditations Curated Programs External Audio: Layering Real-time Feedback over external content Sleep Tracking Only Technical Specifications Size Range 30-35cm, ear to ear 43-63cm 43-63cm Wireless Connection Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.3 Charging Port USB-C Micro-USB USB-C Battery Rechargeable Li-ion Rechargeable Li-ion Rechargeable Li-ion Charging Method Requirements USB wall charger delivering a maximum 5v (volts) (fast-charging not supported) USB wall charger delivering a maximum 5v (volts) USB wall charger delivering a maximum 5v (volts) (fast-charging not supported) Charge Time 3 hours 3 hours 3 hours Usage Time 5 hours, or 10-15 days with 20-min daily use Up to 10 hours, or about 12 one-hour sessions 3 hours (Train tab session) or, 10 hours (Sleep tab session) fNIRS Sample Rate n/a n/a 5-optode sensor, 64 Hz EEG Channels 4 EEG channels + 1 amplified Aux channels 4 EEG channels + 2 amplified Aux channels 4 on-head EEG channels + 4 auxiliary channels EEG Sample Rate 256 Hz 256 Hz 256 Hz EEG Sample Resolution 12 bits / sample 12 bits / sample 14 bits / sample Reference Electrode Position FPz (CMS/DRL) FPz (CMS/DRL) FPz (CMS/DRL) Channel Electrode Position TP9, AF7, AF8, TP10 (dry) TP9, AF7, AF8, TP10 (dry) TP9, AF7, AF8, TP10 (dry) Materials Flexible Polycarbonate & Conductive Silicone Pod: Polycarbonate plastic with soft touch paint, magnets, glue. Band: 80% Rayon; 14% Nylon; 6% Spandex. Pod: Polycarbonate plastic with soft touch paint, magnets, glue. Band: Opal (light) or Carbon (dark): Opal: 79.7% Cotton, 13.5% Polyester, 6.8% Spandex; Electrodes: 20% silver content, 80% polyamide fabric Carbon: 22.4% Rayon, 73.1% Polyester, 4.5% Spandex; Electrodes: 20% silver content, 80% polyamide fabric EEG Electrode Materials Conductive gold Conductive silver ink on flexible fabric adhesive Conductive silver thread Weight 38.5g 41g 41g Accelerometer Three-axis @ 52Hz, 16 bit resolution, range +/ - 4G; 52 Hz sample rate; 16 bit / sample resolution Three-axis @ 52Hz, 16 bit resolution, range +/ - 4G; 52 Hz sample rate; 16 bit / sample resolution Three-axis @ 52Hz, 16 bit resolution, range +/ - 4G; 52 Hz sample rate; 16 bit / sample resolution PPG 2 LEDs: IR, red; 64 Hz sample rate; 16-bit resolution 3 LEDs: IR, IR, red; 64 Hz sample rate; 16-bit resolution Triple wavelength: IR (850nm), Near-IR (730nm), Red (660nm), 64 Hz sample rate, 20-bit resolution Aux Channel Connection 1.5mV p- p AC coupled signal Input range: 1.45mV p- p AC coupled signal, with 1.45V DC offset; Aux L on pin3 of USB (USB D+) Aux R on pin4 of USB (USB ID) Input range: 1.45mV p- p AC coupled signal, with 1.45V DC offset; Aux L on pin3 of USB (USB D+) Aux R on pin4 of USB (USB ID) Muse App Compatibility iOS 15 and above, Android 8 and above iOS 15 and above, Android 8 and above iOS 15 and above, Android 8 and above Certification FCC, UL, CEFCC, UL, CEFCC, UL, CE Research Tools If you would like to conduct academic research with Muse, please contact researchpartners@choosemuse.com PropertiesURL NameComparing-Muse-HeadbandsTitleComparing Muse Headbands