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Audio Technica ATH-SQ1TW2NC vs radius HP-C28BTF

What ATH-SQ1TW2NC does better (2) and where HP-C28BTF wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-SQ1TW2NC
Audio Technica · 2026ATH-SQ1TW2NC
8.1Score
2 advantages≈ $65
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radius HP-C28BTF
radius · 2026HP-C28BTF
4.3Score
3 advantages≈ $80
4.5Battery2.4
9.1Build & features6.7

Why is ATH-SQ1TW2NC better than HP-C28BTF?

  1. Battery life7.5 h vs 3.5 h2.1×
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%

Why is HP-C28BTF better than ATH-SQ1TW2NC?

  1. Charging time2.5 h vs 1.5 h+67%
  2. Earbud weight (each)4 g vs 3 g+33%
  3. Driver size5.8 mm vs 6.1 mm+5%
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size5.8 mm6.1 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB90 dB
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life7.5 h3.5 h
Battery life with ANC6 h—
Charging time2.5 h1.5 h
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4 g3 g
Protection ratingIPX5IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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