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Audio Technica ATH-SQ1TW vs Philips TAST702BK/98

What ATH-SQ1TW does better (2) and where TAST702BK/98 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-SQ1TW
Audio Technica · 2020ATH-SQ1TW
4.6Score
2 advantages≈ $35
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Philips TAST702BK/98
Philips · 2020TAST702BK/98
2 advantages≈ $35
4.2Battery3.0

Why is ATH-SQ1TW better than TAST702BK/98?

  1. Battery life6.5 h vs 6 h+8%
  2. Charging time1.5 h vs 2 h+33%

Why is TAST702BK/98 better than ATH-SQ1TW?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  2. Driver size5.8 mm vs 6 mm+3%
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size5.8 mm6 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity100 dB94 dB
Noise control
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life6.5 h6 h
Charging time1.5 h2 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55
Bluetooth codecsSBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
USB-CYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.2 g—
Protection ratingIPX4IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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