Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
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. Compared to the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus, Devialet Gemini 2 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
Devialet Gemini 2 has a lower liquid rating than Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a weight of 9g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to transport.
Devialet Gemini 2, at 12g
are heavier than the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus with a difference of 3g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
Devialet Gemini 2 also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the two earbuds together. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus are resistant to sweat
Devialet Gemini 2'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, what this means is that Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Devialet Gemini 2 also have stereo speakers
ANC utilises advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 hence "diluting" the 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 noise. Devialet Gemini 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both devices ideal for flights and morning travels. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus and Devialet Gemini 2 operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that suites your relaxation time.
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus stay tightly in place, creating a sound covering that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the device sound from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this 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. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size corellates with the sound produced by the device.
Devialet Gemini 2 driver unit is 10mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by 1mm
, 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. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.
Devialet Gemini 2's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, this implies that
both devices make sound with equal bass
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it. Devialet Gemini 2'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.
Devialet Gemini 2's sound pressure level measurement is 120dB/mW. The sound pressure level, something is can be considered differently by separate people, so we need to have a way of getting an objective 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 longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Devialet Gemini 2's battery life is
less than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by 2.5 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, 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 full charge of 12.5 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself. Devialet Gemini 2's charging case has a battery life of 17 hours,
more than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by 4.5 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 for the first time. Devialet Gemini 2 takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by 1.5 hours
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.
Devialet Gemini 2 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Devialet Gemini 2 too have USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. 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. Devialet Gemini 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
newer than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Devialet Gemini 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 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.
Since its 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 Devialet Gemini 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. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Devialet Gemini 2 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's highest mic frequency is 8,000Hz, high frequencies are best 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 best for recording 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 channel ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them
The Devialet Gemini 2 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic. If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus support the find earbuds feature. 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. The Devialet Gemini 2 too 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. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a 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 Devialet Gemini 2 support multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus
. Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call and not miss notifications coming 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 earbuds. The Devialet Gemini 2 also have the mute function.
It means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. With the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. The Devialet Gemini 2 too have a control panel on them.
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus come with their own special pouch.
Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Devialet Gemini 2 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
