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Audio Technica ATH-CK1TW vs Audio Technica ATH-CKS30TW

What ATH-CK1TW does better (1) and where ATH-CKS30TW wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-CK1TW
Audio Technica · 2021ATH-CK1TW
5.8Score
1 advantage≈ $45
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Audio Technica ATH-CKS30TW
Audio Technica · 2022ATH-CKS30TW
7.2Score
5 advantages≈ $45
Higher score
3.5Battery4.3
7.6Build & features8.7

Why is ATH-CK1TW better than ATH-CKS30TW?

  1. Highest frequency25,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+25%

Why is ATH-CKS30TW better than ATH-CK1TW?

  1. Battery life7 h vs 7.5 h+7%
  2. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 5 Hz4×
  3. Driver size4.9 mm vs 9 mm+84%
  4. Earbud weight (each)6 g vs 4.5 g+33%
  5. Charging time3 h vs 2.5 h+20%
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size4.9 mm9 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz5 Hz
Highest frequency25,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω20 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB110 dB
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h7.5 h
Charging time3 h2.5 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.15.1
Bluetooth codecsSBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)6 g4.5 g
Protection ratingIPX5IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx5
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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