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  3. ATH-CKS50TW2 vs Epic Lab Edition

Audio Technica ATH-CKS50TW2 vs JLab Epic Lab Edition

What ATH-CKS50TW2 does better (3) and where Epic Lab Edition wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-CKS50TW2
Audio Technica · 2024ATH-CKS50TW2
9.1Score
3 advantages≈ $110
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JLab Epic Lab Edition
JLab · 2024Epic Lab Edition
8.6Score
4 advantages≈ $150
7.2Noise control & calls5.7
9.1Battery9.0

Why is ATH-CKS50TW2 better than Epic Lab Edition?

  1. Battery life25 h vs 13 h+92%
  2. Battery life with ANC15 h vs 9 h+67%
  3. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 20 Hz4×

Why is Epic Lab Edition better than ATH-CKS50TW2?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · ATH-CKS50TW2: Yes
  2. LDACNo · ATH-CKS50TW2: Yes
  3. Charging time2.5 h vs 2 h+25%
  4. Driver size9 mm vs 10 mm+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Audio Technica ATH-CKS50TW2Audio Technica ATH-CKS50TW2≈ $1109.1
JLab Epic Lab EditionJLab Epic Lab Edition≈ $1508.6
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size9 mm10 mm
Lowest frequency5 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance20 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity110 dB98 dB
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Dolby Atmos—Yes
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Noise reduction (claimed)—38 dB
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones—6
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life25 h13 h
Battery life with ANC15 h9 h
Total with charging case—56 h
Battery capacity—85 mAh
Charging time2.5 h2 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 2 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsLC3, AAC, SBCLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE AudioYesYes
USB-CYesYes
Latency—50 ms
Low-latency game mode—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant, Siri
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)7.2 g—
Protection ratingIP55IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
Colours—Black
Features
Hands-free callsYes—

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