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Audio Technica ATH-CKS50TW vs Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro

What ATH-CKS50TW does better (3) and where Buds 4 Pro wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-CKS50TW
Audio Technica · 2022ATH-CKS50TW
6.4Score
3 advantages≈ $220
vs
Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro
Xiaomi · 2022Buds 4 Pro
8.4Score
1 advantage≈ $210
Higher score
4.8Noise control & calls9.3
8.9Battery6.3

Why is ATH-CKS50TW better than Buds 4 Pro?

  1. Battery life20 h vs 9 h2.2×
  2. Total with charging case50 h vs 36 h+39%
  3. Charging time3 h vs 4 h+33%

Why is Buds 4 Pro better than ATH-CKS50TW?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · ATH-CKS50TW: Yes
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size9 mm—
Lowest frequency5 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance20 Ω—
Sensitivity110 dB—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life20 h9 h
Total with charging case50 h36 h
Charging time3 h4 h
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.3
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXYes—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)8 g—
Protection ratingIPX4—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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