Overall Score 7.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 7.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Nothing Ear 2 | Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP54 | IP55 |
weight | 9g | 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 | 11.6mm | 9mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 5Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | ✗ | 110dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 6hours | 7.5hours |
battery life of charging case | 30hours | 12.5hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 2.5hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.3 | v5.1 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | ✗ |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
mic sensitivity | -40dBV/Pa | ✗ | |
highest mic frequency | ✗ | 8,000Hz | |
lowest mic frequency | ✗ | 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 | ✓ | ✓ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to 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 number 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, Nothing Ear 2 have a rating of IP54 meaning that
they both have the same rating against dust
and that of liquids is that,
Nothing Ear 2 has a lower liquid rating than Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a weight of 9g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to transport.
Nothing Ear 2, at 9g have the same weight as the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires connecting 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 major distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together. Nothing Ear 2 also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the 2 earbuds . Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have sweat resistance Nothing Ear 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , 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.
Both Nothing Ear 2 and Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have stereo speakers ANC uses more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds. Nothing Ear 2 too have ANC which makes either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning commutes. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus and Nothing Ear 2 work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your commute or that suites your relaxation time.
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus stay well in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means 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.
The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size dictates the sound produced by the earbuds. Nothing Ear 2 driver unit is 11.6mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by 2.6mm
, as many tend to believe 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not mean 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 device generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through. Nothing Ear 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus can make sound with a juicier bass than the Nothing Ear 2 The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component makes high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through. Nothing Ear 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices 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. 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 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.
Nothing Ear 2's battery life is less than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by 1.5 hours . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely 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 Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's case has a charge of 12.5 hours.
A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself. Nothing Ear 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 unused for long periods.
Nothing Ear 2 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 alerts you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your earbuds and case. Nothing Ear 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Nothing Ear 2 too have 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 enables data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Nothing Ear 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, 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.
Nothing Ear 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 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 iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Nothing Ear 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. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound. The Nothing Ear 2 too use a noise-canceling microphone.
This is useful in noisy environments. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's highest mic frequency is 8,000Hz, high frequencies are best for recording treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is defined 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. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds The Nothing Ear 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 still want to hear traffic.
When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus support the find earbuds feature. The Nothing Ear 2 too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your earbuds to help you find them.
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device. Nothing Ear 2 too support fast charging.
This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. 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 switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect. The Nothing Ear 2 support 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 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 earbuds.
The Nothing Ear 2 also have this function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. 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 Nothing Ear 2 also have a control panel on them. 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.
The Nothing Ear 2 too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a casing can easily damage them.
Nothing Ear 2 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.