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Audio Technica ATH-CKS30TW vs JBL Tune 230NC TWS

What ATH-CKS30TW does better (4) and where Tune 230NC TWS wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-CKS30TW
Audio Technica · 2022ATH-CKS30TW
7.4Score
4 advantages≈ $55
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JBL Tune 230NC TWS
JBL · 2021Tune 230NC TWS
7.2Score
2 advantages≈ $60
4.4Battery7.9
8.7Build & features2.3

Why is ATH-CKS30TW better than Tune 230NC TWS?

  1. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 20 Hz4×
  2. Earbud weight (each)4.5 g vs 10.2 g2.3×
  3. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%
  4. Driver size9 mm vs 6 mm+50%

Why is Tune 230NC TWS better than ATH-CKS30TW?

  1. Battery life7.5 h vs 10 h+33%
  2. Charging time2.5 h vs 2 h+25%
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size9 mm6 mm
Number of drivers—1
Lowest frequency5 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance20 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity110 dB105 dB
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—Yes
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life7.5 h10 h
Battery life with ANC—8 h
Charging time2.5 h2 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.15.2
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.5 g10.2 g
Protection ratingIP55IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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