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  3. ATH-CKS50TW vs Pixel Buds Pro 2

Audio Technica ATH-CKS50TW vs Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

What ATH-CKS50TW does better (3) and where Pixel Buds Pro 2 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-CKS50TW
Audio Technica · 2022ATH-CKS50TW
6.4Score
3 advantages≈ $220
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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
Google · 2024Pixel Buds Pro 2
8.3Score
4 advantages≈ $190
Higher score
4.6Noise control & calls7.2
9.0Battery8.8
2.6Build & features5.3

Why is ATH-CKS50TW better than Pixel Buds Pro 2?

  1. Battery life20 h vs 12 h+67%
  2. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 20 Hz4×
  3. Total with charging case50 h vs 48 h+4%

Why is Pixel Buds Pro 2 better than ATH-CKS50TW?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · ATH-CKS50TW: Yes
  2. Earbud weight (each)8 g vs 4.7 g+70%
  3. Bluetooth version5.2 vs 5.4+4%
  4. Driver size9 mm vs 11 mm+22%
Specifications

Side by side

Audio Technica ATH-CKS50TWAudio Technica ATH-CKS50TW≈ $2206.4
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2Google Pixel Buds Pro 2≈ $1908.3
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size9 mm11 mm
Lowest frequency5 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance20 Ω—
Sensitivity110 dB—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life20 h12 h
Battery life with ANC—8 h
Total with charging case50 h48 h
Charging time3 h—
Quick charge (claimed)—5 min → 1 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.4
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXYes—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)8 g4.7 g
Protection ratingIPX4IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes

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