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Audio Technica ATH-CKS50TW vs Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro SM-R510

What ATH-CKS50TW does better (4) and where Galaxy Buds 2 Pro SM-R510 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-CKS50TW
Audio Technica · 2022ATH-CKS50TW
6.4Score
4 advantages≈ $220
vs
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro SM-R510
6.5Score
2 advantages≈ $210
Higher score
4.6Noise control & calls7.2
9.0Battery4.6

Why is ATH-CKS50TW better than Galaxy Buds 2 Pro SM-R510?

  1. Battery life20 h vs 8 h2.5×
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Galaxy Buds 2 Pro SM-R510: No
  3. Total with charging case50 h vs 28 h+79%
  4. aptXYes · Galaxy Buds 2 Pro SM-R510: No

Why is Galaxy Buds 2 Pro SM-R510 better than ATH-CKS50TW?

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

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size9 mm—
Number of drivers—2
Lowest frequency5 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance20 Ω—
Sensitivity110 dB—
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Head tracking—Yes
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life20 h8 h
Battery life with ANC—5 h
Total with charging case50 h28 h
Charging time3 h—
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.3
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBCLC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXYesNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)8 g—
Protection ratingIPX4IPX7
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYes—
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