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Audio Technica ATH-SQ1TW vs Philips TAT2205/00

What ATH-SQ1TW does better (2) and where TAT2205/00 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-SQ1TW
Audio Technica · 2020ATH-SQ1TW
4.7Score
2 advantages≈ $35
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Philips TAT2205/00
Philips · 2020TAT2205/00
4.5Score
2 advantages≈ $30
4.4Build & features6.8

Why is ATH-SQ1TW better than TAT2205/00?

  1. Battery life6.5 h vs 4 h+62%
  2. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 200 Hz10×

Why is TAT2205/00 better than ATH-SQ1TW?

  1. Earbud weight (each)5.2 g vs 3.2 g+62%
  2. Driver size5.8 mm vs 6 mm+3%
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size5.8 mm6 mm
Number of drivers—2
Lowest frequency20 Hz200 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity100 dB90 dB
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—No
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life6.5 h4 h
Charging time1.5 h—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.1
Bluetooth codecsSBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Alexa, Google Assistant
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.2 g3.2 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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