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Audio Technica Sound Reality ATH-CKR70TW vs JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS

What Sound Reality ATH-CKR70TW does better (4) and where LIVE FREE NC+ TWS wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica Sound Reality ATH-CKR70TW
Audio Technica · 2020Sound Reality ATH-CKR70TW
6.1Score
4 advantages≈ $80
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JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
5.5Score
1 advantage≈ $65
7.2Noise control & calls7.2
5.0Battery4.7
4.8Build & features3.0

Why is Sound Reality ATH-CKR70TW better than LIVE FREE NC+ TWS?

  1. aptXYes · LIVE FREE NC+ TWS: No
  2. Earbud weight (each)5 g vs 7 g+40%
  3. Charging time1.5 h vs 2 h+33%
  4. Highest frequency25,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+25%

Why is LIVE FREE NC+ TWS better than Sound Reality ATH-CKR70TW?

  1. Driver size5.8 mm vs 6.8 mm+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size5.8 mm6.8 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency25,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity100 dB96 dB
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h7 h
Battery life with ANC—6 h
Battery capacity—50 mAh
Charging time1.5 h2 h
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.1
Bluetooth codecsaptX, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXYesNo
LDACNoNo
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5 g7 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX7
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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