Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection offered by a casing, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
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 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, JBL Wave Buds have a rating of IP54 meaning that
they both have the same rating against dust
and that of liquids is that,
JBL Wave Buds 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 better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
The JBL Wave Buds, at 9g
have the same weight as the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus
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 don't have wires. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds .
JBL Wave Buds also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the pair of earbuds together. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus are resistant to sweat
JBL Wave Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during 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, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both JBL Wave Buds and Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have stereo speakers
ANC uses advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 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, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise. The JBL Wave Buds too have ANC making either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus and JBL Wave Buds operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that enhances your relaxation time.
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus sit well in place, creating a sound covering that reduces background sounds and also prevents the device music from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both 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, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the loudness of the device.
JBL Wave Buds driver unit is 8mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller 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 yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce 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 generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.
JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus make sound with a juicier bass than the JBL Wave Buds
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it. JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices generate equal treble
The sound pressure level, 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.
JBL Wave Buds's sound pressure level measurement is 100dB/mW. The sound pressure level, something is can be perceived differently by separate persons, so we need to have the means to get a standard 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 requires fewer chargings. JBL Wave Buds's battery life is
more than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by 0.5 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening 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 multiple times before having to recharge the case itself. JBL Wave Buds's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours,
more than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by 11.5 hours
It takes 2.5 hours to fully charge the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's battery.
It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods. JBL Wave Buds takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by 0.5 hours
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your device and charging case.
JBL Wave Buds too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. JBL Wave Buds too support USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. The 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. JBL Wave 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. JBL Wave Buds 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.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus will work well with your MacBook. If you intend 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 JBL Wave 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 made to filter out noise from the desired sound.
The JBL Wave Buds too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments. 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 defined 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 to still be heard even while wearing them
The JBL Wave Buds support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic. When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a find earbuds feature. The JBL Wave Buds also have the find earbuds feature.
Use the device app on your smartphone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you locate them. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
Also the JBL Wave Buds too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, 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, the multipoint feature allows you connect 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 JBL Wave 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 and not miss notifications coming from another device.
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The JBL Wave Buds also have the mute function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can 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 functions are supported on the device. JBL Wave Buds also have a control panel on them. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. The JBL Wave Buds too support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus come with their own special pouch.
Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover may easily damage them. JBL Wave Buds also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
