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Audio Technica ATH-SQ1TW2NC vs Xiaomi Redmi Buds 8 Pro

What ATH-SQ1TW2NC does better (2) and where Redmi Buds 8 Pro wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-SQ1TW2NC
Audio Technica · 2026ATH-SQ1TW2NC
8.1Score
2 advantages≈ $65
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Xiaomi Redmi Buds 8 Pro
Xiaomi · 2026Redmi Buds 8 Pro
4.5Score
2 advantages≈ $65
7.2Noise control & calls3.0
4.5Battery5.8

Why is ATH-SQ1TW2NC better than Redmi Buds 8 Pro?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · Redmi Buds 8 Pro: No
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%

Why is Redmi Buds 8 Pro better than ATH-SQ1TW2NC?

  1. Battery life7.5 h vs 8 h+7%
  2. Bluetooth version5.2 vs 5.4+4%
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size5.8 mm—
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity98 dB—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life7.5 h8 h
Battery life with ANC6 h—
Total with charging case—33 h
Charging time2.5 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 g—
Protection ratingIPX5IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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