IP ratings is the level of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to 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 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, Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a rating of IPX7 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
Raycon Fitness Earbuds has a higher liquid rating than Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a weight of 9g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds, at 141.75g
are heavier than the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by of 132.75g
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 wires. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds together. Raycon Fitness Earbuds also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the 2 earbuds .
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have sweat resistance
Raycon Fitness Earbuds's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, 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 Raycon Fitness Earbuds and Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero therefore "diluting" the noise.
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds. Raycon Fitness Earbuds too have ANC making both earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus and Raycon Fitness Earbuds work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that suites your chill time.
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out .
Both Raycon Fitness Earbuds, and Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have passive noise reduction which means that both reduce ambient noise without using technology 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. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its size determines the sound made by the device.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds driver unit is 8mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by 1mm
, 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 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 an audio device generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this means that
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus produce a juicier bass than the Raycon Fitness Earbuds
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Raycon Fitness Earbuds's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this means that
Raycon Fitness Earbuds can generate 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.
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 given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Raycon Fitness Earbuds's battery life is
more than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by 4.5 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time.
The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's case has 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 recharging the case itself.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds's charging case has a battery life of 44 hours,
more than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by 31.5 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. Raycon Fitness Earbuds 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 indicate the charging state of your earbuds and charging case. Raycon Fitness Earbuds too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, 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 in a single cable.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds too use 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 enables data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds has a Bluetooth version of 5.3,
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. Raycon Fitness Earbuds 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.
Being 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 are planning 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. 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 Raycon Fitness Earbuds 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 best 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 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 pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing them
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic.
When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a find earbuds feature. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 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 easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a 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 device.
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds also have this function. It means that you can 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 easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. Raycon Fitness Earbuds too 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 a problem with the connection. Raycon Fitness Earbuds also support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus come with their own special case.
Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your pockets without a casing may easily damage them. Raycon Fitness Earbuds also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
