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Audio Technica ATH-CKS50TW2 vs Soundcore Sleep A20

What ATH-CKS50TW2 does better (3) and where Sleep A20 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-CKS50TW2
Audio Technica · 2024ATH-CKS50TW2
9.1Score
3 advantages≈ $110
vs
Soundcore Sleep A20
Soundcore · 2024Sleep A20
9.1Score
2 advantages≈ $110
Higher score
9.1Battery9.7
7.3Build & features6.7

Why is ATH-CKS50TW2 better than Sleep A20?

  1. Battery life25 h vs 14 h+79%
  2. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 20 Hz4×
  3. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%

Why is Sleep A20 better than ATH-CKS50TW2?

  1. Earbud weight (each)7.2 g vs 3 g2.4×
  2. Charging time2.5 h vs 1.5 h+67%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size9 mm—
Lowest frequency5 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance20 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity110 dB—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life25 h14 h
Battery life with ANC15 h—
Charging time2.5 h1.5 h
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsLC3, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)7.2 g3 g
Protection ratingIP55IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYes—
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