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Audio Technica ATH-CK1TW vs Panasonic RZ-S30W

What ATH-CK1TW does better (2) and where RZ-S30W wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-CK1TW
Audio Technica · 2021ATH-CK1TW
5.8Score
2 advantages≈ $45
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Panasonic RZ-S30W
Panasonic · 2020RZ-S30W
5.2Score
4 advantages≈ $45
3.5Battery4.7
7.6Build & features6.3

Why is ATH-CK1TW better than RZ-S30W?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%
  2. Highest frequency25,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+25%

Why is RZ-S30W better than ATH-CK1TW?

  1. Battery life7 h vs 7.5 h+7%
  2. Charging time3 h vs 2 h+50%
  3. Earbud weight (each)6 g vs 4 g+50%
  4. Driver size4.9 mm vs 6 mm+22%
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size4.9 mm6 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency25,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity98 dB—
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h7.5 h
Charging time3 h2 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.15
Bluetooth codecsSBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)6 g4 g
Protection ratingIPX5IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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