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Audio Technica ATH-SQ1TW vs Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro

What ATH-SQ1TW does better (1) and where Buds 3T Pro wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-SQ1TW
Audio Technica · 2020ATH-SQ1TW
4.6Score
1 advantage≈ $35
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Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro
Xiaomi · 2021Buds 3T Pro
6.9Score
5 advantages≈ $45
Higher score
4.2Battery3.2
4.6Build & features8.2

Why is ATH-SQ1TW better than Buds 3T Pro?

  1. Battery life6.5 h vs 6 h+8%

Why is Buds 3T Pro better than ATH-SQ1TW?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · ATH-SQ1TW: Yes
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  3. Driver size5.8 mm vs 10 mm+72%
  4. Bluetooth version5 vs 5.2+4%
  5. Earbud weight (each)5.2 g vs 4.9 g+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size5.8 mm10 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance16 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity100 dB—
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—Yes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life6.5 h6 h
Total with charging case—24 h
Charging time1.5 h—
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.2
Bluetooth codecsSBCLHDC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.2 g4.9 g
Protection ratingIPX4IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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