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Audio Technica ATH-SQ1TW2NC vs Realme BUDS CLIP

What ATH-SQ1TW2NC does better (3) and where BUDS CLIP wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-SQ1TW2NC
Audio Technica · 2026ATH-SQ1TW2NC
8.2Score
3 advantages≈ $65
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Realme BUDS CLIP
Realme · 2026BUDS CLIP
5.7Score
3 advantages≈ $60
7.2Noise control & calls4.1
4.6Battery5.1
9.2Build & features8.0

Why is ATH-SQ1TW2NC better than BUDS CLIP?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · BUDS CLIP: No
  2. Battery life7.5 h vs 7 h+7%
  3. Earbud weight (each)4 g vs 5.3 g+32%

Why is BUDS CLIP better than ATH-SQ1TW2NC?

  1. Driver size5.8 mm vs 11 mm+90%
  2. Bluetooth version5.2 vs 5.4+4%
  3. Charging time2.5 h vs 2 h+25%
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earOpen-ear
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size5.8 mm11 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity98 dB85 dB
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones—2
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life7.5 h7 h
Battery life with ANC6 h—
Total with charging case—36 h
Battery capacity—45 mAh
Charging time2.5 h2 h
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.4
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4 g5.3 g
Protection ratingIPX5IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx5
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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