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Audio Technica ATH-SQ1TW2 vs JVC HA-A30T

What ATH-SQ1TW2 does better (2) and where HA-A30T wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-SQ1TW2
Audio Technica · 2023ATH-SQ1TW2
7.1Score
2 advantages≈ $45
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JVC HA-A30T
JVC · 2022HA-A30T
6.6Score
3 advantages≈ $45
3.8Battery5.6
9.2Build & features5.9

Why is ATH-SQ1TW2 better than HA-A30T?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%
  2. Earbud weight (each)4 g vs 4.2 g+5%

Why is HA-A30T better than ATH-SQ1TW2?

  1. Battery life6.5 h vs 9 h+38%
  2. Charging time2.5 h vs 2 h+25%
  3. Driver size5.8 mm vs 6 mm+3%
Specifications

Side by side

JVC HA-A30TJVC HA-A30T≈ $456.6
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Semi-open
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size5.8 mm6 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—Yes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life6.5 h9 h
Battery life with ANC—7 h
Total with charging case—21 h
Charging time2.5 h2 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecsSBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4 g4.2 g
Protection ratingIPX5IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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