IP ratings is the level of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of 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, OnePlus Buds Z2 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 prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.
OnePlus Buds Z2, 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 matter since they have no wires. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds .
OnePlus Buds Z2 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus are resistant to sweat
OnePlus Buds Z2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as 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 independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both OnePlus Buds Z2 and Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds.
How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both devices ideal for flights and morning commutes. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus and OnePlus Buds Z2 operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that suits your travel or that enhances your chill time. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus sit tightly in place, creating a sound seal that reduces background noise and also prevents the device sound from leaking out .
Both OnePlus Buds Z2, and Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have passive noise reduction this implies that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus driver unit is 9mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the sound made by the earbuds. OnePlus Buds Z2 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 yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean 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 an audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through. OnePlus Buds Z2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus produce a juicier bass than the OnePlus Buds Z2
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
OnePlus Buds Z2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal treble
SPL, 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. 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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. OnePlus Buds Z2's battery life is
less than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by 0.5 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, 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.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the 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 Z2's charging case has a battery life of 31 hours,
more than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by 18.5 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 Z2 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by 1 hours
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.
OnePlus Buds Z2 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 have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. OnePlus Buds Z2 too have USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug is part and parcel of 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 close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. OnePlus Buds Z2 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 connecting via Bluetooth. OnePlus Buds Z2 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.
Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus will work fine 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 OnePlus Buds Z2 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 type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas. The 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 known 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.
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing them
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. OnePlus Buds Z2 also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your phone to play an alarm from your earbuds to help you find 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 fully charge the earbuds. The OnePlus Buds Z2 too 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 thirty minutes. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The OnePlus Buds Z2 too have the mute function.
The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. OnePlus Buds Z2 also have a control panel on them.
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. OnePlus Buds Z2 too support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. OnePlus Buds Z2 also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
