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Audio Technica ATH-SQ1TW vs Panasonic RZ-S30W

What ATH-SQ1TW does better (1) and where RZ-S30W wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-SQ1TW
Audio Technica · 2020ATH-SQ1TW
4.6Score
1 advantage≈ $35
vs
Panasonic RZ-S30W
Panasonic · 2020RZ-S30W
5.2Score
3 advantages≈ $45
Higher score
4.2Battery4.7
4.6Build & features6.3

Why is ATH-SQ1TW better than RZ-S30W?

  1. Charging time1.5 h vs 2 h+33%

Why is RZ-S30W better than ATH-SQ1TW?

  1. Battery life6.5 h vs 7.5 h+15%
  2. Earbud weight (each)5.2 g vs 4 g+30%
  3. Driver size5.8 mm vs 6 mm+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size5.8 mm6 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity100 dB—
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life6.5 h7.5 h
Charging time1.5 h2 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55
Bluetooth codecsSBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.2 g4 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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