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Audio Technica ATH-CK1TW vs JVC HA-A8T

What ATH-CK1TW does better (3) and where HA-A8T wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-CK1TW
Audio Technica · 2021ATH-CK1TW
5.8Score
3 advantages≈ $45
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JVC HA-A8T
JVC · 2021HA-A8T
4.2Score
3 advantages≈ $55
3.5Battery3.0
7.6Build & features4.8

Why is ATH-CK1TW better than HA-A8T?

  1. Battery life7 h vs 6 h+17%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%
  3. Highest frequency25,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+25%

Why is HA-A8T better than ATH-CK1TW?

  1. Driver size4.9 mm vs 10 mm2×
  2. Charging time3 h vs 2 h+50%
  3. Earbud weight (each)6 g vs 5 g+20%
Specifications

Side by side

JVC HA-A8TJVC HA-A8T≈ $554.2
Sound
FitIn-earSemi-in-ear (open)
Ear cup design—Open-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size4.9 mm10 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency25,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity98 dB—
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h6 h
Charging time3 h2 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.15
Bluetooth codecsSBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
USB-CYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)6 g5 g
Protection ratingIPX5IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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