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Audio Technica ATH-SQ1TW2NC vs JBL Tune 255NC

What ATH-SQ1TW2NC does better (1) and where Tune 255NC wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-SQ1TW2NC
Audio Technica · 2026ATH-SQ1TW2NC
8.1Score
1 advantage≈ $65
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JBL Tune 255NC
JBL · 2025Tune 255NC
8.0Score
4 advantages≈ $70
7.2Noise control & calls5.7
4.5Battery9.3
9.1Build & features4.1

Why is ATH-SQ1TW2NC better than Tune 255NC?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%

Why is Tune 255NC better than ATH-SQ1TW2NC?

  1. Battery life7.5 h vs 12 h+60%
  2. Battery life with ANC6 h vs 12 h2×
  3. Driver size5.8 mm vs 10 mm+72%
  4. Charging time2.5 h vs 2 h+25%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Tune 255NCJBL Tune 255NC≈ $708.0
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size5.8 mm10 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB100 dB
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life7.5 h12 h
Battery life with ANC6 h12 h
Total with charging case—48 h
Battery capacity—65 mAh
Charging time2.5 h2 h
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight—52 g
Earbud weight (each)4 g—
Protection ratingIPX5IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Dust protection (IP)—5
Colours—Black
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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