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2.8Build & features9.2
Why is Echo Buds (2nd Gen) better than ATH-SQ1TW2?
Echo Buds (2nd Gen) has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is ATH-SQ1TW2 better than Echo Buds (2nd Gen)?
- Battery life5 h vs 6.5 h+30%
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
- Earbud weight (each)7.6 g vs 4 g+90%
- Bluetooth version5 vs 5.2+4%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Driver type | — | Dynamic |
| Driver size | — | 5.8 mm |
| Lowest frequency | — | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 20,000 Hz |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 98 dB |
| Adjustable equaliser | — | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | — |
| Transparency / ambient mode | — | Yes |
| Noise reduction for calls | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 5 h | 6.5 h |
| Charging time | — | 2.5 h |
| Wireless charging (case) | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth codecs | — | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | — | No |
| aptX | — | No |
| LDAC | — | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | — | Yes |
| USB-C | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Voice assistant | Alexa | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 7.6 g | 4 g |
| Protection rating | IPX4 | IPX5 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx5 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | — | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | — | Yes |
