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Audio Technica ATH-CKS30TW vs JBL Vibe Buds

What ATH-CKS30TW does better (2) and where Vibe Buds wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-CKS30TW
Audio Technica · 2022ATH-CKS30TW
7.2Score
2 advantages≈ $45
vs
JBL Vibe Buds
JBL · 2023Vibe Buds
7.2Score
2 advantages≈ $45
Higher score
4.3Battery5.6

Why is ATH-CKS30TW better than Vibe Buds?

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

Why is Vibe Buds better than ATH-CKS30TW?

  1. Battery life7.5 h vs 8 h+7%
  2. Charging time2.5 h vs 2 h+25%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Vibe BudsJBL Vibe Buds≈ $457.2
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size9 mm—
Lowest frequency5 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance20 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity110 dB100 dB
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—Yes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life7.5 h8 h
Charging time2.5 h2 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.15.2
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.5 g—
Protection ratingIP55IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Dust protection (IP)55
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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