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Audio Technica ATH-CKS30TW Plus vs JVC HA-FX550T

What ATH-CKS30TW Plus does better (4) and where HA-FX550T wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-CKS30TW Plus
Audio Technica · 2024ATH-CKS30TW Plus
6.3Score
4 advantages≈ $85
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JVC HA-FX550T
JVC · 2024HA-FX550T
5.6Score
4 advantages≈ $90
9.3Noise control & calls7.2
3.6Battery2.7

Why is ATH-CKS30TW Plus better than HA-FX550T?

  1. Battery life7 h vs 6 h+17%
  2. Battery life with ANC6 h vs 4 h+50%
  3. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 20 Hz4×
  4. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%

Why is HA-FX550T 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 11 mm+22%
Specifications

Side by side

JVC HA-FX550TJVC HA-FX550T≈ $905.6
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size9 mm11 mm
Lowest frequency5 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance20 Ω—
Sensitivity110 dB—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h6 h
Battery life with ANC6 h4 h
Total with charging case20 h—
Charging time—2 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
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant, Siri—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—5.4 g
Protection ratingIP55IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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