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Audio Technica ATH-SQ1TW2 vs Soundcore P40i

What ATH-SQ1TW2 does better (1) and where P40i wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-SQ1TW2
Audio Technica · 2023ATH-SQ1TW2
6.9Score
1 advantage≈ $40
vs
Soundcore P40i
Soundcore · 2024P40i
8.6Score
3 advantages≈ $40
Higher score
3.6Battery9.2
9.1Build & features8.1

Why is ATH-SQ1TW2 better than P40i?

  1. Earbud weight (each)4 g vs 5 g+25%

Why is P40i better than ATH-SQ1TW2?

  1. Battery life6.5 h vs 12 h+85%
  2. Charging time2.5 h vs 1 h2.5×
  3. Driver size5.8 mm vs 11 mm+90%
Specifications

Side by side

Soundcore P40iSoundcore P40i≈ $408.6
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size5.8 mm11 mm
Number of drivers—1
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω14 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—Yes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones—6
Battery & charging
Battery life6.5 h12 h
Battery life with ANC—8 h
Total with charging case—60 h
Charging time2.5 h1 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 5 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.3
Bluetooth codecsSBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4 g5 g
Protection ratingIPX5IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx5
Colours—Black, Oat White, Navy Blue, Purple
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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