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  3. ATH-CKS50TW vs Elite 4 Active

Audio Technica ATH-CKS50TW vs Jabra Elite 4 Active

What ATH-CKS50TW does better (6) and where Elite 4 Active wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-CKS50TW
Audio Technica · 2022ATH-CKS50TW
6.4Score
6 advantages≈ $220
vs
Jabra Elite 4 Active
Jabra · 2022Elite 4 Active
6.7Score
2 advantages
Higher score
6.2Sound2.2
4.6Noise control & calls6.1
9.0Battery3.9
2.6Build & features8.4

Why is ATH-CKS50TW better than Elite 4 Active?

  1. Battery life20 h vs 7 h2.9×
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Elite 4 Active: No
  3. Total with charging case50 h vs 28 h+79%
  4. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 20 Hz4×
  5. Driver size9 mm vs 6 mm+50%
  6. Earbud weight (each)8 g vs 10 g+25%

Why is Elite 4 Active better than ATH-CKS50TW?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · ATH-CKS50TW: Yes
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
Specifications

Side by side

Audio Technica ATH-CKS50TWAudio Technica ATH-CKS50TW≈ $2206.4
Jabra Elite 4 ActiveJabra Elite 4 Active6.7
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size9 mm6 mm
Lowest frequency5 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance20 Ω—
Sensitivity110 dB—
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones—4
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life20 h7 h
Total with charging case50 h28 h
Charging time3 h3 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 1 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBCaptX, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXYesYes
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)8 g10 g
Protection ratingIPX4IP57
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYes—

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