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Audio Technica ATH-SQ1TW2 vs JBL Vibe Buds

What ATH-SQ1TW2 does better (1) and where Vibe Buds wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-SQ1TW2
Audio Technica · 2023ATH-SQ1TW2
6.9Score
1 advantage≈ $40
vs
JBL Vibe Buds
JBL · 2023Vibe Buds
7.2Score
2 advantages≈ $45
Higher score
3.6Battery5.6

Why is ATH-SQ1TW2 better than Vibe Buds?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%

Why is Vibe Buds better than ATH-SQ1TW2?

  1. Battery life6.5 h vs 8 h+23%
  2. Charging time2.5 h vs 2 h+25%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Vibe BudsJBL Vibe Buds≈ $457.2
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size5.8 mm—
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB100 dB
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—Yes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life6.5 h8 h
Charging time2.5 h2 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecsSBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4 g—
Protection ratingIPX5IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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