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Audio Technica ATH-CKS30TW Plus vs JBL Tune Beam 2 Ghost Edition

What ATH-CKS30TW Plus does better (2) and where Tune Beam 2 Ghost Edition wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-CKS30TW Plus
Audio Technica · 2024ATH-CKS30TW Plus
6.3Score
2 advantages≈ $85
vs
JBL Tune Beam 2 Ghost Edition
9.6Score
5 advantages≈ $85
Higher score
9.3Noise control & calls9.8
3.6Battery9.0

Why is ATH-CKS30TW Plus better than Tune Beam 2 Ghost Edition?

  1. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 20 Hz4×
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%

Why is Tune Beam 2 Ghost Edition better than ATH-CKS30TW Plus?

  1. Battery life7 h vs 12 h+71%
  2. Total with charging case20 h vs 48 h2.4×
  3. Battery life with ANC6 h vs 10 h+67%
  4. Bluetooth version5.1 vs 5.3+4%
  5. Driver size9 mm vs 10 mm+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size9 mm10 mm
Lowest frequency5 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance20 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity110 dB100 dB
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Microphones—6
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h12 h
Battery life with ANC6 h10 h
Total with charging case20 h48 h
Battery capacity—65 mAh
Charging time—2 h
Quick charge (claimed)—5 min → 1 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.15.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant, Siri—
Design & build
Protection ratingIP55IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Dust protection (IP)55
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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