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Audio Technica ATH-SQ1TW2NC vs SoundPEATS Air5 Pro

What ATH-SQ1TW2NC does better (1) and where Air5 Pro wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-SQ1TW2NC
Audio Technica · 2026ATH-SQ1TW2NC
8.1Score
1 advantage≈ $65
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SoundPEATS Air5 Pro
SoundPEATS · 2026Air5 Pro
7.0Score
4 advantages≈ $60
7.2Noise control & calls8.4
4.5Battery5.2

Why is ATH-SQ1TW2NC better than Air5 Pro?

  1. Battery life7.5 h vs 7 h+7%

Why is Air5 Pro better than ATH-SQ1TW2NC?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · ATH-SQ1TW2NC: Yes
  2. aptXNo · ATH-SQ1TW2NC: Yes
  3. LDACNo · ATH-SQ1TW2NC: Yes
  4. Bluetooth version5.2 vs 5.4+4%
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—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones—6
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life7.5 h7 h
Battery life with ANC6 h—
Total with charging case—37 h
Charging time2.5 h—
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.4
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCLDAC, aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoYes
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4 g—
Protection ratingIPX5IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx5
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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