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Audio Technica Sound Reality ATH-CKR70TW vs JBL LIVE FREE 2

What Sound Reality ATH-CKR70TW does better (3) and where LIVE FREE 2 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica Sound Reality ATH-CKR70TW
Audio Technica · 2020Sound Reality ATH-CKR70TW
6.0Score
3 advantages≈ $80
vs
JBL LIVE FREE 2
JBL · 2022LIVE FREE 2
7.7Score
3 advantages≈ $85
Higher score
7.2Noise control & calls7.2
4.8Battery4.4
4.8Build & features8.2

Why is Sound Reality ATH-CKR70TW better than LIVE FREE 2?

  1. aptXYes · LIVE FREE 2: No
  2. Charging time1.5 h vs 2 h+33%
  3. Highest frequency25,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+25%

Why is LIVE FREE 2 better than Sound Reality ATH-CKR70TW?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  2. Driver size5.8 mm vs 11 mm+90%
  3. Bluetooth version5 vs 5.2+4%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL LIVE FREE 2JBL LIVE FREE 2≈ $857.7
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size5.8 mm11 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency25,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity100 dB102 dB
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h7 h
Battery life with ANC—6 h
Charging time1.5 h2 h
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.2
Bluetooth codecsaptX, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXYesNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5 g4.9 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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