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Audio Technica ATH-SQ1TW2NC vs JLab JBuds Open Sport

What ATH-SQ1TW2NC does better (2) and where JBuds Open Sport wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-SQ1TW2NC
Audio Technica · 2026ATH-SQ1TW2NC
8.1Score
2 advantages≈ $65
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JLab JBuds Open Sport
JLab · 2025JBuds Open Sport
5.3Score
3 advantages≈ $65
7.2Noise control & calls3.9
4.5Battery6.1
9.1Build & features6.8

Why is ATH-SQ1TW2NC better than JBuds Open Sport?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · JBuds Open Sport: No
  2. Earbud weight (each)4 g vs 13.9 g3.5×

Why is JBuds Open Sport better than ATH-SQ1TW2NC?

  1. Battery life7.5 h vs 9 h+20%
  2. Driver size5.8 mm vs 14.2 mm2.4×
  3. Charging time2.5 h vs 2 h+25%
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size5.8 mm14.2 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones—2
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life7.5 h9 h
Battery life with ANC6 h—
Total with charging case—26 h
Battery capacity—70 mAh
Charging time2.5 h2 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 1 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.1
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Latency—200 ms
Low-latency game mode—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant, Siri
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4 g13.9 g
Protection ratingIPX5IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx5
Dust protection (IP)—5
Colours—Black
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYes—
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