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7.2Noise control & calls8.8
4.6Battery5.8
Why is ATH-SQ1TW2NC better than W260NC?
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%
Why is W260NC better than ATH-SQ1TW2NC?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · ATH-SQ1TW2NC: Yes
- Battery life7.5 h vs 8 h+7%
- Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz2×
- LDACNo · ATH-SQ1TW2NC: Yes
- Charging time2.5 h vs 1.5 h+67%
- Driver size5.8 mm vs 6 mm+3%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | — | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 5.8 mm | 6 mm |
| Number of drivers | — | 2 |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | 40,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 92 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | — |
| Microphones | — | 6 |
| Noise reduction for calls | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 7.5 h | 8 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 6 h | 6 h |
| Total with charging case | — | 32 h |
| Charging time | 2.5 h | 1.5 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | — | 15 min → 2 h |
| Fast charging support | — | Yes |
| Wireless charging (case) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | AAC, SBC | LDAC, 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 |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 4 g | — |
| Protection rating | IPX5 | IP54 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx5 | IPx4 |
| Dust protection (IP) | — | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
