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Audio Technica ATH-CC500BT vs Audio Technica ATH-CKS660XBT

What ATH-CC500BT does better (3) and where ATH-CKS660XBT wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-CC500BT
Audio Technica · 2022ATH-CC500BT
5.3Score
3 advantages≈ $60
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Audio Technica ATH-CKS660XBT
Audio Technica · 2020ATH-CKS660XBT
4.7Score
1 advantage≈ $40
9.0Battery9.0
2.8Build & features2.1

Why is ATH-CC500BT better than ATH-CKS660XBT?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · ATH-CKS660XBT: No
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx22×
  3. aptXYes · ATH-CKS660XBT: No

Why is ATH-CKS660XBT better than ATH-CC500BT?

  1. Weight35 g vs 26 g+32%
Specifications

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Sound
FitBone conductionNeckband
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—9.8 mm
Lowest frequency—5 Hz
Highest frequency—40,000 Hz
Impedance—16 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB104 dB
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life20 h20 h
Charging time2 h2 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.15
Bluetooth codecsaptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXYesNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Weight35 g26 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX2
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx2
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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