Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IP57, the Samsung Galaxy Buds3'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 the second value of 7 means that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes. In comparison to the Samsung Galaxy Buds3, Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a rating of IP55 meaning that
they both have the same rating against dust
and that of liquids is that,
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus has a lower liquid rating than Samsung Galaxy Buds3
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a weight of 9.4g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus, at 9g
are lighter than the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 with a difference -0.4g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds3 are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds .
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the two earbuds .
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 are resistant to sweat
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus and Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have stereo speakers
ANC utilises advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds.
How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero thus "diluting" the noise.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 and Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus work with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that suits your travel or that suites your chill time. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, the unit size dictates the loudness of the device. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus driver unit is 9mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 2mm
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, this means that
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus make sound with a juicier bass than the Samsung Galaxy Buds3
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal treble
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3's battery life is 6 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 more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's battery life is
more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 1.5 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the vendor, and the Samsung Galaxy Buds3's case has a full charge of 24 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. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's charging case has a battery life of 12.5 hours,
less than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 11.5 hours
It requires 5 hours to fully charge the Samsung Galaxy Buds3's battery.
It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus takes 2.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 2.5 hours
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a compatible charging pad.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your earbuds and charging case. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have Bluetooth version of 5.4, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus has a Bluetooth version of 5.1,
older than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds3
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds3 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 Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW 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. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the desired sound. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus too use a noise-canceling type of microphone.
This is useful in noisy environments. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing them
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus 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, say you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .
If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support the find earbuds feature.
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your phone to play a sound from your device to find them. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support fast charging.
Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus 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 is charged to 50% in 30 minutes. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus support multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds3
. Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another device. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus too support this function.
It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus also have a control panel on them.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
