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Category | Features | LG Tone Free Fit TF8 | Audio Technica ATH CKS50TW |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | ip67 | ipX4 |
weight | 5.7g | 16g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✓ | ✗ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
is dust proof and water-resistant | ✓ | ✗ | |
has an earbud foam | ✗ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 6mm | 9mm | |
lowest frequency | 20hz | 5hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000hz | 20,000hz | |
sound pressure level | ✗ | 110db/mw | |
POWER | battery life | 10hours | 20hours |
battery life of charging case | 20hours | 30hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 3hours | |
battery power | 68mah | ✗ | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.3 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✗ | ✓ | |
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 | ✓ | ✗ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 2only | 2only | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX4, the Audio Technica ATH CKS50TW's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.
Compared to the Audio Technica ATH CKS50TW, LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have a rating of IP67 meaning that
they are completely dust proof
and that of liquids is that,
Audio Technica ATH CKS50TW has a lower liquid rating than LG Tone Free Fit TF8
The Audio Technica ATH CKS50TW have a weight of 16g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8, at 5.7g
are lighter than the Audio Technica ATH CKS50TW by -10.3g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Audio Technica ATH CKS50TW are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the 2 earbuds together.
The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 come with wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
Audio Technica ATH CKS50TW are resistant to sweat
LG Tone Free Fit TF8's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 are both dustproof and water-resistant.
An earbud foam is made to be ultracompact and lightweight, with little interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The Audio Technica ATH CKS50TW have an earbud foam for some people it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.
Audio Technica ATH CKS50TW 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 LG Tone Free Fit TF8 also have stereo speakers
ANC utilises more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
Audio Technica ATH CKS50TW have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.
The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that suites your chill time.
The Audio Technica ATH CKS50TW sit well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down background sounds and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
The Audio Technica ATH CKS50TW have a unit size of 9mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the sound produced by the earbuds.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS50TW 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 yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.
Audio Technica ATH CKS50TW's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
Audio Technica ATH CKS50TW make sound with a juicier bass than the LG Tone Free Fit TF8
Audio Technica ATH CKS50TW's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component makes high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal treble
SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, measured in decibels, dB, Audio Technica ATH CKS50TW's measurement is 110dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
The Audio Technica ATH CKS50TW's battery life is 20 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8's battery life is
less than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS50TW by 10 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, 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 CKS50TW's case is said to have a full charge of 30 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours,
less than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS50TW by 10 hours
It takes 3 hours to fully charge the Audio Technica ATH CKS50TW's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS50TW by 2 hours
LG Tone Free Fit TF8's battery power is 68mAh, battery power, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a compatible charging pad.
Audio Technica ATH CKS50TW have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
The Audio Technica ATH CKS50TW support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
Audio Technica ATH CKS50TW have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 has a Bluetooth version of 5.3,
newer than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS50TW
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Audio Technica ATH CKS50TW have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Audio Technica ATH CKS50TW
Audio Technica ATH CKS50TW 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 the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Audio Technica ATH CKS50TW 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.
The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 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 CKS50TW support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have 6 microphones.
The Audio Technica ATH CKS50TW have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.
The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.
The Audio Technica ATH CKS50TW's highest mic frequency is 8,000Hz, high frequencies are better for picking up treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is known as its upper limiting frequency.
The Audio Technica ATH CKS50TW'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 CKS50TW support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic.
The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
Audio Technica ATH CKS50TW support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
The Audio Technica ATH CKS50TW have a multipoint of 2 connections, this 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 LG Tone Free Fit TF8 support multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Audio Technica ATH CKS50TW
. Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another connected device.
The Audio Technica ATH CKS50TW have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 also support the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
With the Audio Technica ATH CKS50TW, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 also have a control panel on them.
The Audio Technica ATH CKS50TW support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 too have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.
Audio Technica ATH CKS50TW come with a special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.