Overall Score 8.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 7.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Jabra Evolve2 Buds | Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP54 | IP55 |
weight | 10.8g | 9g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 6mm | 9mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 5Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | ✗ | 110dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 10hours | 7.5hours |
battery life of charging case | 21hours | 12.5hours | |
charge time | 2hours | 2.5hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.1 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 20meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | ✗ |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
highest mic frequency | 8,000Hz | 8,000Hz | |
lowest mic frequency | 80Hz | 100Hz | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✗ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 2only | 2only | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | 2Years | ✗ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection given by a casing, 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, followed by the one that refers to protection 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. In comparison to the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus, Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a rating of IP54 meaning that
they both have the same rating against dust
and that of liquids is that,
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus has a higher liquid rating than Jabra Evolve2 Buds
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a weight of 9g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds, at 10.8g weigh more than the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by of 1.8g 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 distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together. Jabra Evolve2 Buds also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the pair of earbuds . Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have sweat resistance Jabra Evolve2 Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Jabra Evolve2 Buds and Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have stereo speakers ANC uses advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have ANC which makes both earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour travels. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus and Jabra Evolve2 Buds work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that suits your travel or that enhances your chill time.
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus stay well in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down your environment sounds well as preventing the device voice audio from leaking out . Both Jabra Evolve2 Buds, 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. The 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 earbuds, the unit size corellates with the sound made by the earbuds.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by 3mm
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus can produce a juicier bass than the Jabra Evolve2 Buds Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through. Jabra Evolve2 Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices generate equal treble SPL, is the pressure level 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.
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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Jabra Evolve2 Buds's battery life is more 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 not 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 vendor, and the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's case is said to have 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.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours, more than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by 8.5 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 when they have been in storage for extended periods. Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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 shows you when the device has a low battery.
Its lights show the charging state of your device and charging case. Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with 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 allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Jabra Evolve2 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 to connect via Bluetooth. Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a maximum range of 20meters, longer than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by 10meters Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio.
It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since 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 iPad.
If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Jabra Evolve2 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.
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have 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 recording treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is known as its upper limiting frequency. Jabra Evolve2 Buds's highest mic frequency is 8,000Hz, equal to that of the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus . A microphone, reaching a high frequency of up to 140kHz is among the best today Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's lowest mic frequency is 100Hz, low frequencies are best for picking up bass.
The lowest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its lower limiting frequency. Jabra Evolve2 Buds's lowest mic frequency is 80Hz, lower than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by 20Hz . With modern microphones, you can have a frequency starting from as low as 1Hz. 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 Jabra Evolve2 Buds support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic.
If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a find earbuds feature. Jabra Evolve2 Buds also have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your earbuds to locate them.
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device. Also the Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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 can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus support 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 Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a 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 without missing notifications coming from another connected 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 Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have the mute function. It 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 access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have a control panel on them. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a casing can easily damage them.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.