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Why is ATH-SQ1TW2NC better than Bowie MC2?
ATH-SQ1TW2NC has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Bowie MC2 better than ATH-SQ1TW2NC?
- Battery life7.5 h vs 11.5 h+53%
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · ATH-SQ1TW2NC: Yes
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx7+40%
- Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz2×
- LDACNo · ATH-SQ1TW2NC: Yes
- Bluetooth version5.2 vs 6+15%
- Driver size5.8 mm vs 11 mm+90%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | Open-ear |
| Ear cup design | — | Open-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 5.8 mm | 11 mm |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | 40,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | — |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | — |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 7.5 h | 11.5 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 6 h | — |
| Charging time | 2.5 h | — |
| Wireless charging (case) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 6 |
| Bluetooth codecs | AAC, SBC | LDAC, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | Yes |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | Yes |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 4 g | — |
| Protection rating | IPX5 | IP67 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx5 | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | — | 6 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | — |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
