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Amazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen) vs Audio Technica ATH-CKS30TW

What Echo Buds (2nd Gen) does better (0) and where ATH-CKS30TW wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Amazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen)
Amazon · 2022Echo Buds (2nd Gen)
4.0Score
0 advantages≈ $45
vs
Audio Technica ATH-CKS30TW
Audio Technica · 2022ATH-CKS30TW
7.2Score
3 advantages≈ $45
Higher score
2.8Build & features8.7

Why is Echo Buds (2nd Gen) better than ATH-CKS30TW?

Echo Buds (2nd Gen) has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is ATH-CKS30TW better than Echo Buds (2nd Gen)?

  1. Battery life5 h vs 7.5 h+50%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  3. Earbud weight (each)7.6 g vs 4.5 g+69%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—9 mm
Lowest frequency—5 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Impedance—20 Ω
Sensitivity—110 dB
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNo—
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life5 h7.5 h
Charging time—2.5 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.1
Bluetooth codecs—AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantAlexa—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)7.6 g4.5 g
Protection ratingIPX4IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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