IP ratings is the level of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of 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. In comparison to the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus, Beats Studio Buds Plus have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
Beats Studio Buds Plus has a lower liquid rating than Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a weight of 9g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus, at 6.1g
are lighter than the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus with a difference -2.9g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .
Beats Studio Buds Plus also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the pair of earbuds together. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus are resistant to sweat
Beats Studio Buds Plus's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus also have stereo speakers
ANC utilises more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds. Beats Studio Buds Plus too have Active Noise Cancellation making both earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus and Beats Studio Buds Plus work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that suites your relaxation time.
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus sit well in place, creating a sound seal that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out .
Both Beats Studio Buds Plus, and Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have passive noise reduction this implies that both reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus driver unit is 9mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size dictates the sound produced by the earbuds.
Beats Studio Buds Plus driver unit is 8.2mm in diameter,
which means 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 usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate 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 produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.
Beats Studio Buds Plus's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus can make sound with a juicier bass than the Beats Studio Buds Plus
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it. Beats Studio Buds Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal treble
SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, measured 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 Plus's sound pressure level measurement is 100dB/mW. The sound pressure level, something is can be perceived differently by separate persons, so we need to have the means to get a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms. 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 given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Beats Studio Buds Plus's battery life is
more than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by 1.5 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's case is said to have a full charge of 12.5 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself. Beats Studio Buds Plus's charging case has a battery life of 27 hours,
more than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by 14.5 hours
It takes 2.5 hours to fully charge the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's battery.
It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods. Beats Studio Buds Plus takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by 0.5 hours
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your earbuds and case.
Beats Studio Buds Plus too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Beats Studio Buds Plus too have USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have Bluetooth version of 5.1, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Beats Studio Buds Plus has a Bluetooth version of 5.3,
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 Plus 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.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus will work fine with your iPhone. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus 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 type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the desired sound.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's highest mic frequency is 8,000Hz, high frequencies are better for recording 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 to still be heard even while wearing them
The Beats Studio Buds Plus support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic. If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus support the find earbuds feature. Beats Studio Buds Plus too have the find earbuds feature.
Use the device app on your smartphone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you find them. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device.
Also the Beats Studio Buds Plus support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The Beats Studio Buds Plus 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 from another device.
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Beats Studio Buds Plus also have this function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
With the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. The Beats Studio Buds Plus too have a control panel on them. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus support voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. The Beats Studio Buds Plus too have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus come with a special pouch.
Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover can easily damage them. Beats Studio Buds Plus also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
