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Audio Technica ATH-SQ1TW2NC vs Motorola moto buds 2 plus

What ATH-SQ1TW2NC does better (4) and where moto buds 2 plus wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-SQ1TW2NC
Audio Technica · 2026ATH-SQ1TW2NC
8.2Score
4 advantages≈ $65
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Motorola moto buds 2 plus
Motorola · 2026moto buds 2 plus
4.9Score
2 advantages≈ $75
7.2Noise control & calls3.0
4.6Battery6.6
9.1Build & features5.3

Why is ATH-SQ1TW2NC better than moto buds 2 plus?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · moto buds 2 plus: No
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%
  3. Charging time2.5 h vs 3 h+20%
  4. Earbud weight (each)4 g vs 4.6 g+15%

Why is moto buds 2 plus better than ATH-SQ1TW2NC?

  1. Battery life7.5 h vs 9 h+20%
  2. Bluetooth version5.2 vs 6+15%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size5.8 mm—
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity98 dB—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life7.5 h9 h
Battery life with ANC6 h—
Total with charging case—40 h
Battery capacity—60 mAh
Charging time2.5 h3 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 2 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.26
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
Low-latency game mode—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4 g4.6 g
Protection ratingIPX5IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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