Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of 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 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. In comparison to the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus, OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a rating of IP55 meaning that
they both have the same rating against dust
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 consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to transport.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2, at 9.8g
are heavier than the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by of 0.8g
True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds .
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the two earbuds together. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have sweat resistance
OnePlus Buds Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, 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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both OnePlus Buds Pro 2 and Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds. The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both devices ideal for plane rides and morning travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that suits your commute or that suites your chill time.
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus sit well in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down background noise and also prevents the device sound from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC 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 makes sound in the device, the unit size dictates the sound made by the device.
OnePlus Buds 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
, 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 are capable of generating 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 a particular audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this means that
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus can make sound with a juicier bass than the OnePlus Buds Pro 2
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 human frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through. OnePlus Buds Pro 2's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this implies that
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus
SPL, is the level of pressure 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.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2's sound pressure level measurement is 97dB/mW. The sound pressure level, something is can be perceived differently by different people, so we need to have a way of getting a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms. 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 for a single charge.
A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. OnePlus Buds Pro 2's battery life is
more than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by 1.5 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, 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 multiple times before having to recharge the case itself. OnePlus Buds 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 for the first time. OnePlus Buds Pro 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 earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your device and charging case.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. OnePlus Buds 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 transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. OnePlus Buds Pro 2 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. OnePlus Buds 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 fine with your iPad. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 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. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the desired sound.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments. 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.
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic. When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus support the find earbuds feature. The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 too have the find earbuds feature.
Simply use the earbuds app on your phone to play an alarm from your device to help you locate them. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 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 30 minutes.
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. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect. The OnePlus Buds Pro 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 and not miss notifications coming from another connected device.
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 also have this function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can 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. The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 too have a control panel on them. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have voice prompts.
Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the device. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus come with a special case.
Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. OnePlus Buds Pro 2 also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
