Overall Score 7.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus | Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus |
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DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP55 | IPX2 |
weight | 9g | 12.6g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✗ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✗ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 9mm | ✗ | |
lowest frequency | 5Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 110dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 7.5hours | 11hours |
battery life of charging case | 12.5hours | 22hours | |
charge time | 2.5hours | 1hours | |
has wireless charging | ✗ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.1 | v5 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | ✗ | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✗ | |
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 | ✗ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | ✗ | 1Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
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. In comparison to the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus, Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a rating of IPX2 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus has a higher liquid rating than Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a weight of 9g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, at 12.6g weigh more than the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus with a difference of 3.6g True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds . Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the 2 earbuds . Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus are resistant to sweat Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus'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, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also have stereo speakers ANC utilises advanced technology to actively counter noise.
How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus stay tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces background noise while preventing the device sound from leaking out at the same. Both Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, and Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have passive noise reduction this implies that both 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, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the sound made by the earbuds. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus produce a juicier bass than the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component makes high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies 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 for a single charge.
A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's battery life is more than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by 3.5 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This 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 enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's charging case has a battery life of 22 hours, more than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by 9.5 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 extended periods. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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 notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging status of your device and charging case.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery. 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 Plus too have USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics. 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 close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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 to connect via Bluetooth. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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 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 MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the desired sound.
The 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 defined 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 pass through ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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 would still want to hear traffic. If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a find earbuds feature.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your phone to play an alarm from your earbuds to find them. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus support fast charging.
Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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 just thirty minutes. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly 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 option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also support this function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' 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. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have a control panel on them. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have voice prompts.
Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus come with a special case.
Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.