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Audio Technica ATH-SQ1TW2 vs QCY HT08 MeloBuds Pro

What ATH-SQ1TW2 does better (0) and where HT08 MeloBuds Pro wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-SQ1TW2
Audio Technica · 2023ATH-SQ1TW2
6.9Score
0 advantages≈ $40
vs
QCY HT08 MeloBuds Pro
7.5Score
5 advantages≈ $40
Higher score
3.6Battery5.8

Why is ATH-SQ1TW2 better than HT08 MeloBuds Pro?

ATH-SQ1TW2 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is HT08 MeloBuds Pro better than ATH-SQ1TW2?

  1. Battery life6.5 h vs 8 h+23%
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · ATH-SQ1TW2: Yes
  3. Driver size5.8 mm vs 12 mm2.1×
  4. LDACNo · ATH-SQ1TW2: Yes
  5. Charging time2.5 h vs 1.5 h+67%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size5.8 mm12 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity98 dB—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—Yes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones—6
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life6.5 h8 h
Battery life with ANC—6 h
Total with charging case—32 h
Charging time2.5 h1.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)—5 min → 1 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecsSBCLDAC, AAC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYesYes
Low-latency game mode—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4 g—
Protection ratingIPX5—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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