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Audio Technica ATH-SQ1TW2 vs Skullcandy Rail ANC

What ATH-SQ1TW2 does better (1) and where Rail ANC wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-SQ1TW2
Audio Technica · 2023ATH-SQ1TW2
6.9Score
1 advantage≈ $40
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Skullcandy Rail ANC
Skullcandy · 2023Rail ANC
1 advantage≈ $55

Why is ATH-SQ1TW2 better than Rail ANC?

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

Why is Rail ANC better than ATH-SQ1TW2?

  1. Driver size5.8 mm vs 6 mm+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size5.8 mm6 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity98 dB100 dB
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—No
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life6.5 h—
Total with charging case—38 h
Charging time2.5 h—
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)YesYes
USB-CYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4 g—
Protection ratingIPX5IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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