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Audio Technica ATH-SQ1TW2 vs Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro

What ATH-SQ1TW2 does better (2) and where Buds 3T Pro wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-SQ1TW2
Audio Technica · 2023ATH-SQ1TW2
6.9Score
2 advantages≈ $40
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Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro
Xiaomi · 2021Buds 3T Pro
6.9Score
2 advantages≈ $45
3.6Battery3.2
9.1Build & features8.2

Why is ATH-SQ1TW2 better than Buds 3T Pro?

  1. Battery life6.5 h vs 6 h+8%
  2. Earbud weight (each)4 g vs 4.9 g+23%

Why is Buds 3T Pro better than ATH-SQ1TW2?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · ATH-SQ1TW2: Yes
  2. Driver size5.8 mm vs 10 mm+72%
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size5.8 mm10 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance16 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—Yes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life6.5 h6 h
Total with charging case—24 h
Charging time2.5 h—
Wireless charging (case)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecsSBCLHDC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4 g4.9 g
Protection ratingIPX5IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx5
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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