Overall Score 7.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 7.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro | Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus |
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DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX7 | IP55 |
weight | 11g | 9g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✓ | ✗ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
is dust proof and water-resistant | ✓ | ✗ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 10mm | 9mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 5Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 25dB/mW | 110dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 7.5hours |
battery life of charging case | 18hours | 12.5hours | |
charge time | ✗ | 2.5hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.3 | v5.1 | |
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 | ✓ | ✓ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings is the rank of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to 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 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 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 2 Pro have a rating of IPX7 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus has a lower liquid rating than Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a weight of 9g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, at 11g weigh more than the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by of 2g For a device to be true wireless it must 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 an important distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds . Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the 2 earbuds together. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus are resistant to sweat Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during 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.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation uses more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus and Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that enhances your relaxation time.
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down background sounds while preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that both tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus driver unit is 9mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size dictates the loudness of the earbuds. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro driver unit is 10mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by 1mm
, 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 deliver better quality sound.
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus can produce a juicier bass than the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies 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. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's sound pressure level measurement is 25dB/mW. How loud a device is can be perceived differently by different persons, so we need to have a way of getting an objective 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 before recharge. 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. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's battery life is more 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 time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. This is given by the vendor, and Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's case has a full charge of 12.5 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours, more than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by 5.5 hours It takes 2.5 hours to fully charge the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your device and charging case. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets. 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.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 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. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 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 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 well with your MacBook.
If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 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 intended to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.
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 best for recording bass.
The lowest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its lower limiting frequency. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing them The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic. If lost 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 2 Pro also have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your device to locate them. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus support fast charging.
Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. Also the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a multipoint of 2 connections, this 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.
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 2 Pro too support this function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but 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 device. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have a control panel on them. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus support voice prompts.
Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus come with a special pouch.
Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your bag without a casing may easily damage them. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.