Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring IP55, the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's rating for solids indicates that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety, and of liquids that they can withstand medium pressure jet that's 6.3mm diameter, similar to garden hose from any angle for 3 minutes at a distance of 2.5 to 3 metres. Compared to the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus, Beats Studio Buds have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus has a higher liquid rating than Beats Studio Buds
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a weight of 9g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
Beats Studio Buds, at 5.1g
are lighter than the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus with a difference -3.9g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds together. Beats Studio Buds also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus are resistant to sweat
Beats Studio Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have stereo speakers, what this means is that Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Beats Studio Buds also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it.
Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds. The Beats Studio Buds too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes.
Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that suites your relaxation time. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus stay tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces background sounds while preventing the device sound from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a unit size of 9mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its size corellates with the sound produced by the earbuds. Beats Studio Buds driver unit is 8.2mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by 0.8mm
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it. Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus make sound with a juicier bass than the Beats Studio Buds
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it. Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal treble
SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's measurement is 110dB/mW.
Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source. Beats Studio Buds's sound pressure level measurement is 100.5dB/mW. The sound pressure level, something is can be considered differently by separate persons, so we need to have a way of getting a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's battery life is 7.5 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Beats Studio Buds's battery life is
more than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by 0.5 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time.
The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's case is said to have a full charge of 12.5 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.
Beats Studio Buds's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours,
more than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by 3.5 hours
It takes 2.5 hours to fully charge the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods. Beats Studio Buds takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by 1 hours
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery.
Its lights display the charging status of your device and case. Beats Studio Buds too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Beats Studio Buds too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have Bluetooth version of 5.1, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Beats Studio Buds has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
newer than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Beats Studio Buds have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio.
It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus will work fine with your MacBook.
If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Beats Studio Buds support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the desired sound. The Beats Studio Buds too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's highest mic frequency is 8,000Hz, high frequencies are better for picking up treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its upper limiting frequency. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's lowest mic frequency is 100Hz, low frequencies are better for recording bass.
The lowest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its lower limiting frequency. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Beats Studio Buds support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic. If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus support the find earbuds feature.
Beats Studio Buds also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your smartphone to play a sound from your earbuds to locate them. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus support fast charging.
Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds. The Beats Studio Buds too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster.
For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Beats Studio Buds support multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus
. Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another connected device. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Beats Studio Buds too have this function.
It means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. Beats Studio Buds also have a control panel on them.
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. The Beats Studio Buds also have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a casing can easily damage them. Beats Studio Buds also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
