IP ratings is the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IP55, the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's rating is read as, the first value of 5 denotes 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, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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 because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, at 12.5g
weigh more than the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by of 3.5g
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds together. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the two earbuds .
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have sweat resistance
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices good 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, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 and Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have stereo speakers
ANC utilises more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning commutes. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that suites your relaxation time.
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces your environment noise while preventing the earbuds music from leaking out at the same. Both Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, and Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have passive noise reduction which implies that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a unit size of 9mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size dictates the loudness of the device. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 driver unit is 9.3mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by 0.3mm
, as many tend to believe 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 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 measures if and how well a particular audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus can produce a juicier bass than the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device generates high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal treble
The sound pressure level, 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. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's battery life is 7.5 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's battery life is
less than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by 1.5 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. This is given by the manufacturer, and the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's case has a charge of 12.5 hours.
A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours,
more than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by 5.5 hours
It requires 2.5 hours to fully charge the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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 notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and charging case. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.
The 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 close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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 to connect via Bluetooth.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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 that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides 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 iPhone. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the desired sound. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too use a noise-canceling microphone.
Especially useful in noisy areas. 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 known as its upper limiting frequency.
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's lowest mic frequency is 100Hz, low frequencies are better for picking up bass. The lowest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its lower limiting frequency. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing them
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic.
When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a find earbuds feature. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to find them.
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link 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 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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 and not miss notifications from another connected device. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also support the mute function. It means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a control panel on them. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
