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Audio Technica ATH-SQ1TW2 vs Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Active

What ATH-SQ1TW2 does better (2) and where Redmi Buds 4 Active wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-SQ1TW2
Audio Technica · 2023ATH-SQ1TW2
6.9Score
2 advantages≈ $40
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Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Active
Xiaomi · 2023Redmi Buds 4 Active
3.9Score
1 advantage≈ $40
3.6Battery2.8

Why is ATH-SQ1TW2 better than Redmi Buds 4 Active?

  1. Battery life6.5 h vs 5 h+30%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%

Why is Redmi Buds 4 Active better than ATH-SQ1TW2?

  1. Driver size5.8 mm vs 12 mm2.1×
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size5.8 mm12 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance16 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—No
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life6.5 h5 h
Total with charging case—28 h
Battery capacity—34 mAh
Charging time2.5 h—
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.3
Bluetooth codecsSBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
Low-latency game mode—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4 g—
Protection ratingIPX5IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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