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Audio Technica ATH-CKS50TW vs Technics EAH-AZ60M2

What ATH-CKS50TW does better (5) and where EAH-AZ60M2 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-CKS50TW
Audio Technica · 2022ATH-CKS50TW
6.4Score
5 advantages≈ $220
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Technics EAH-AZ60M2
Technics · 2023EAH-AZ60M2
6.3Score
5 advantages≈ $210
6.2Sound5.8
4.8Noise control & calls8.8
8.9Battery4.4
2.7Build & features3.0

Why is ATH-CKS50TW better than EAH-AZ60M2?

  1. Battery life20 h vs 7 h2.9×
  2. Total with charging case50 h vs 25 h2×
  3. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 20 Hz4×
  4. aptXYes · EAH-AZ60M2: No
  5. Driver size9 mm vs 8 mm+12%

Why is EAH-AZ60M2 better than ATH-CKS50TW?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · ATH-CKS50TW: Yes
  2. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz2×
  3. LDACNo · ATH-CKS50TW: Yes
  4. Charging time3 h vs 2 h+50%
  5. Earbud weight (each)8 g vs 7 g+14%
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size9 mm8 mm
Lowest frequency5 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance20 Ω—
Sensitivity110 dB—
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones—8
Battery & charging
Battery life20 h7 h
Total with charging case50 h25 h
Charging time3 h2 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.3
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXYesNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Alexa
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)8 g7 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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