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Audio Technica ATH-SQ1TW2NC vs Philips TAMS3

What ATH-SQ1TW2NC does better (1) and where TAMS3 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-SQ1TW2NC
Audio Technica · 2026ATH-SQ1TW2NC
8.2Score
1 advantage≈ $65
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Philips TAMS3
Philips · 2026TAMS3
7.5Score
5 advantages≈ $75
7.2Noise control & calls8.4
4.6Battery7.8
9.1Build & features6.8

Why is ATH-SQ1TW2NC better than TAMS3?

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

Why is TAMS3 better than ATH-SQ1TW2NC?

  1. Battery life7.5 h vs 10 h+33%
  2. Battery life with ANC6 h vs 7 h+17%
  3. Bluetooth version5.2 vs 6+15%
  4. Driver size5.8 mm vs 10 mm+72%
  5. Earbud weight (each)4 g vs 2.5 g+60%
Specifications

Side by side

Philips TAMS3Philips TAMS3≈ $757.5
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size5.8 mm10 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB106 dB
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones—6
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life7.5 h10 h
Battery life with ANC6 h7 h
Total with charging case—42 h
Battery capacity—60 mAh
Charging time2.5 h—
Quick charge (claimed)—15 min → 3 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.26
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCLC3, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Low-latency game mode—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant, Siri
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4 g2.5 g
Protection ratingIPX5IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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