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Audio Technica ATH-CKS30TW vs Sony WF-C500

What ATH-CKS30TW does better (5) and where WF-C500 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-CKS30TW
Audio Technica · 2022ATH-CKS30TW
7.2Score
5 advantages≈ $45
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Sony WF-C500
Sony · 2021WF-C500
4.4Score
1 advantage≈ $50
4.3Battery5.6
8.7Build & features4.3

Why is ATH-CKS30TW better than WF-C500?

  1. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 20 Hz4×
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%
  3. Driver size9 mm vs 5.8 mm+55%
  4. Earbud weight (each)4.5 g vs 5.4 g+20%
  5. Charging time2.5 h vs 3 h+20%

Why is WF-C500 better than ATH-CKS30TW?

  1. Battery life7.5 h vs 10 h+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony WF-C500Sony WF-C500≈ $504.4
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size9 mm5.8 mm
Lowest frequency5 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance20 Ω—
Sensitivity110 dB—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—No
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life7.5 h10 h
Total with charging case—20 h
Charging time2.5 h3 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.15
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.5 g5.4 g
Protection ratingIP55IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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