Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring 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. Compared to the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus, Google Pixel Buds Pro 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 Google Pixel Buds Pro
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a weight of 9g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
Google Pixel Buds Pro, at 12.4g
weigh more than the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by of 3.4g
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 have no cables. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds .
Google Pixel Buds Pro also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have sweat resistance
Google Pixel Buds Pro'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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Google Pixel Buds Pro and Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds.
How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
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 need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.
Google Pixel Buds Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both earbuds ideal for flights and morning commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that enhances your relaxation time. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus sit tightly in place, creating a sound covering that reduces background noise and also prevents the device music from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that they limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus driver unit is 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 corellates with the loudness of the earbuds. Google Pixel Buds Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by 2mm
, 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 yeah, 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 device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it. Google Pixel Buds Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus can make sound with a juicier bass than the Google Pixel Buds Pro
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component makes high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.
Google Pixel Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal treble
SPL, is the pressure level 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. Google Pixel Buds Pro's sound pressure level measurement is 75dB/mW.
The sound pressure level, something is can be taken differently by separate persons, so we need to have a way of getting an objective 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 for a single charge. 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.
Google Pixel Buds Pro's battery life is
more than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by 3.5 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, 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 charge of 12.5 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself. Google Pixel Buds Pro's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours,
more than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by 7.5 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.
Google Pixel Buds Pro takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by 1.5 hours
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 case. Google Pixel Buds Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Google Pixel Buds Pro too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have Bluetooth version of 5.1, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Google Pixel Buds Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5,
older 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.
Google Pixel Buds Pro 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 the same 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 you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Google Pixel Buds Pro 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 Google Pixel Buds Pro 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 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 pass through ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The Google Pixel Buds Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic.
When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus support the find earbuds feature. The Google Pixel Buds Pro too have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your device to help you find them.
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds. Also the Google Pixel Buds Pro support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty 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 Google Pixel Buds Pro have a 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 device. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro too support the mute function. The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
Google Pixel Buds Pro too have a control panel on them. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro 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 their own special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a cover may easily damage them.
Google Pixel Buds Pro also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
