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Audio Technica ATH-CKS30TW Plus vs final ZE3000 SV

What ATH-CKS30TW Plus does better (1) and where ZE3000 SV wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-CKS30TW Plus
Audio Technica · 2024ATH-CKS30TW Plus
6.3Score
1 advantage≈ $85
vs
final ZE3000 SV
final · 2024ZE3000 SV
6.8Score
4 advantages≈ $85
Higher score
9.3Noise control & calls9.3
3.6Battery5.0

Why is ATH-CKS30TW Plus better than ZE3000 SV?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%

Why is ZE3000 SV better than ATH-CKS30TW Plus?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · ATH-CKS30TW Plus: Yes
  2. LDACNo · ATH-CKS30TW Plus: Yes
  3. Bluetooth version5.1 vs 5.3+4%
  4. Driver size9 mm vs 10 mm+11%
Specifications

Side by side

final ZE3000 SVfinal ZE3000 SV≈ $856.8
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size9 mm10 mm
Lowest frequency5 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance20 Ω—
Sensitivity110 dB—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h7 h
Battery life with ANC6 h—
Total with charging case20 h—
Charging time—1.5 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.15.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant, Siri—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—4 g
Protection ratingIP55IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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