Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of 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 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. Compared to the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus, Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a rating of IPX2 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live has a lower liquid rating than Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a weight of 9g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to transport.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live, at 11.2g
weigh more than the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus with a difference of 2.2g
True wireless devices have no cables 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 distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the two earbuds .
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have sweat resistance
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live'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, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Samsung Galaxy Buds Live and Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have stereo speakers
ANC uses advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live too have ANC which makes both earbuds ideal for flights and morning commutes. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus and Samsung Galaxy Buds Live work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that suites your chill time.
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus stay tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces your environment sounds well as preventing the earbuds music from leaking out .
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus driver unit is 9mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live driver unit is 12mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by 3mm
, 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 it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus produce a juicier bass than the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can generate equal treble
The sound pressure level, 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 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. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live'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 the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's case is said to have a charge of 12.5 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's charging case has a battery life of 15 hours,
more than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by 2.5 hours
It takes 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. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live takes 0.6 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by 1.9 hours
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 indicate the charging status of your device and case.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, 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 in a single cable. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live too support 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 transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live has a Bluetooth version of 5,
older than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 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.
Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide 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 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 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 intended to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live too have 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 known as its upper limiting frequency. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's lowest mic frequency is 100Hz, low frequencies are better for picking up 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 so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 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, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic. When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus support the find earbuds feature. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live also have the find earbuds feature.
Use the device app on your smartphone to play a sound from your earbuds to locate them. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be 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 switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live also support this function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' 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.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live too have a control panel on them. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live also support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your bag without a cover may easily damage them.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
