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Audio Technica ATH-CKS660XBT vs JBL Tune 235BT

What ATH-CKS660XBT does better (2) and where Tune 235BT wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-CKS660XBT
Audio Technica · 2020ATH-CKS660XBT
4.7Score
2 advantages≈ $40
vs
JBL Tune 235BT
JBL · 2025Tune 235BT
7.8Score
5 advantages≈ $35
Higher score
9.0Battery9.4
2.1Build & features4.3

Why is ATH-CKS660XBT better than Tune 235BT?

  1. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 20 Hz4×
  2. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×

Why is Tune 235BT better than ATH-CKS660XBT?

  1. Battery life20 h vs 25 h+25%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx2 vs IPx42×
  3. Weight26 g vs 19 g+38%
  4. Bluetooth version5 vs 5.4+8%
  5. Driver size9.8 mm vs 12.5 mm+28%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Tune 235BTJBL Tune 235BT≈ $357.8
Sound
FitNeckbandNeckband
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size9.8 mm12.5 mm
Lowest frequency5 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity104 dB98 dB
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life20 h25 h
Charging time2 h2 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 3 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.4
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight26 g19 g
Protection ratingIPX2IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx2IPx4
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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