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Audio Technica ATH-CKS660XBT vs Sony MDR-XB55AP

What ATH-CKS660XBT does better (2) and where MDR-XB55AP wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-CKS660XBT
Audio Technica · 2020ATH-CKS660XBT
4.8Score
2 advantages≈ $40
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Sony MDR-XB55AP
Sony · 2021MDR-XB55AP
2 advantages

Why is ATH-CKS660XBT better than MDR-XB55AP?

  1. Charging time2 h vs 4 h2×
  2. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 24,000 Hz+67%

Why is MDR-XB55AP better than ATH-CKS660XBT?

  1. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 4 Hz+25%
  2. Driver size9.8 mm vs 12 mm+22%
Specifications

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Sound
FitNeckbandIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size9.8 mm12 mm
Lowest frequency5 Hz4 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz24,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω40 Ω
Sensitivity104 dB106 dB
Battery & charging
Battery life20 h—
Charging time2 h4 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesNo
Bluetooth version5—
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Design & build
Weight26 g—
Protection ratingIPX2—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx2—
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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