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Audio Technica ATH-SQ1TW2NC vs JLab JBuds Open Sport 2

What ATH-SQ1TW2NC does better (1) and where JBuds Open Sport 2 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-SQ1TW2NC
Audio Technica · 2026ATH-SQ1TW2NC
8.1Score
1 advantage≈ $65
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JLab JBuds Open Sport 2
JLab · 2026JBuds Open Sport 2
7.5Score
4 advantages≈ $65
4.5Battery6.4
9.1Build & features6.8

Why is ATH-SQ1TW2NC better than JBuds Open Sport 2?

  1. Earbud weight (each)4 g vs 13.8 g3.4×

Why is JBuds Open Sport 2 better than ATH-SQ1TW2NC?

  1. Battery life7.5 h vs 8 h+7%
  2. Driver size5.8 mm vs 14.2 mm2.4×
  3. Bluetooth version5.2 vs 6+15%
  4. Charging time2.5 h vs 2 h+25%
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size5.8 mm14.2 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity98 dB—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones—2
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life7.5 h8 h
Battery life with ANC6 h—
Total with charging case—45 h
Charging time2.5 h2 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 1 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.26
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4 g13.8 g
Protection ratingIPX5IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx5
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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