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Audio Technica ATH-SQ1TW2NC vs Skullcandy Push 540 Open

What ATH-SQ1TW2NC does better (1) and where Push 540 Open wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-SQ1TW2NC
Audio Technica · 2026ATH-SQ1TW2NC
8.1Score
1 advantage≈ $65
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Skullcandy Push 540 Open
Skullcandy · 2026Push 540 Open
6.7Score
2 advantages≈ $70
4.5Battery8.2
9.1Build & features3.6

Why is ATH-SQ1TW2NC better than Push 540 Open?

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

Why is Push 540 Open better than ATH-SQ1TW2NC?

  1. Battery life7.5 h vs 10 h+33%
  2. Driver size5.8 mm vs 12 mm2.1×
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earOpen-ear
Ear cup design—Open-back
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size5.8 mm12 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB114 dB
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life7.5 h10 h
Battery life with ANC6 h—
Total with charging case—42 h
Charging time2.5 h—
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 2 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCLC3
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight—60 g
Earbud weight (each)4 g—
Protection ratingIPX5IP44
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Dust protection (IP)—4
Colours—Plasma, True Black, Bone
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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