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Audio Technica ATH-CKS30TW Plus vs Soundcore AeroFit 2

What ATH-CKS30TW Plus does better (2) and where AeroFit 2 wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-CKS30TW Plus
Audio Technica · 2024ATH-CKS30TW Plus
6.3Score
2 advantages≈ $85
vs
Soundcore AeroFit 2
Soundcore · 2024AeroFit 2
7.1Score
6 advantages≈ $75
Higher score
9.3Noise control & calls4.2
3.6Battery8.2

Why is ATH-CKS30TW Plus better than AeroFit 2?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · AeroFit 2: No
  2. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 20 Hz4×

Why is AeroFit 2 better than ATH-CKS30TW Plus?

  1. Battery life7 h vs 10 h+43%
  2. Total with charging case20 h vs 42 h2.1×
  3. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · ATH-CKS30TW Plus: Yes
  4. LDACNo · ATH-CKS30TW Plus: Yes
  5. Driver size9 mm vs 16.2 mm+80%
  6. Bluetooth version5.1 vs 5.4+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earOpen-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size9 mm16.2 mm
Number of drivers—1
Lowest frequency5 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance20 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity110 dB—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Microphones—4
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h10 h
Battery life with ANC6 h—
Total with charging case20 h42 h
Charging time—1 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 4 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.15.4
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCLDAC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant, Siri—
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—10 g
Protection ratingIP55IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
Colours—Midnight Black, Pearl White, Minty Green, Midnight Blue, Brown
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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