Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to 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 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 the second value of 5 means 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, JBL Live Pro 2 have a rating of IPX5 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a weight of 9g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
JBL Live Pro 2, at 9.6g
are heavier than the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus with a difference of 0.6g
True wireless devices have no wires linking 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 key distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds together. JBL Live Pro 2 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the two earbuds together.
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have sweat resistance
JBL Live Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. The JBL Live Pro 2 also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out.
In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero hence "diluting" the noise.
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise. The JBL Live Pro 2 too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for plane rides and morning travels.
Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that suits your travel or that suites your relaxation time. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus sit well in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they limit ambient noise instead of actively 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. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the sound produced by the earbuds. JBL Live Pro 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by 2mm
, 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 yeah, 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 a particular audio device generates low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. JBL Live Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus can make sound with a juicier bass than the JBL Live Pro 2
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component makes high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.
JBL Live Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices generate equal treble
The sound pressure level, 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. JBL Live Pro 2's sound pressure level measurement is 93dB/mW.
How loud a device is can be perceived differently by different people, 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 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 have to charge the device less often.
JBL Live Pro 2's battery life is
more than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by 2.5 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 have shorter listening time. This 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 more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself. JBL Live Pro 2's charging case has a battery life of 30 hours,
more than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by 17.5 hours
It requires 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 when they have been in storage for extended periods.
JBL Live Pro 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 device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging status of your device and charging case. JBL Live Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, 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 through a single cable. JBL Live Pro 2 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.
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 close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. JBL Live Pro 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.
JBL Live Pro 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 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 well 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 Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the desired sound.
The JBL Live Pro 2 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is 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 known as its upper limiting frequency. 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.
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The JBL Live Pro 2 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 would still want to be able to hear traffic. If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a find earbuds feature. The JBL Live Pro 2 too have the find earbuds feature.
Use the device app on your phone to play an alarm from your device to help you locate them. The 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 the earbuds.
The JBL Live Pro 2 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect. The JBL Live Pro 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 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 JBL Live Pro 2 also support the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. JBL Live Pro 2 also have a control panel on them. 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 JBL Live Pro 2 also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus come with a special case.
Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. JBL Live Pro 2 too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
