Audio-Technica ATH-CKS5TW
Dual-layer 10mm drivers and Qualcomm aptX support deliver a bass-forward sound signature with clear full-range audio. The standout 15-hour earbud battery life extends to 45 hours with the case, complemented by reliable call quality from CVC technology. These are best for bass enthusiasts who prioritize marathon listening sessions over fitness or gaming use.
form factor in-ear
driver type dynamic
Wireless Yes
bluetooth version 5.0
battery life hours 15
case battery hours 45
water resistance IPX2
37 Overall Score
Price CA$0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong battery (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong mic (65th percentile) 65th
Cons
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (29th percentile)
- Below average build (33th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 |
| Drivers | 10 |
| Codecs | Audio-Technica ATH-CKS5TW Solid Bass Wireless in-Ear Headphones, Built-in mic and buttons, Water-resistant performance, Truly wireless design with Bluetooth 5.0 |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5 |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 15 |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 45 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Touch Controls | No |
| Gaming Mode | No |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | IPX2 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Audio-Technica ATH-CKS5TW | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 | Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 15 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Case Battery Hours | 45 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 18 | 24 |
| Water Resistance | IPX2 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP57 | IPX4 | IP57 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio-Technica ATH-CKS5TW | 28.9 | 65.4 | 33.3 | 90.1 | 88.6 | 28.2 | 46.1 | 35 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 78.6 | 99 | 79 | 93.3 | 99.1 | 72.5 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 Compare | 96.7 | 99.8 | 78.6 | 96 | 75.6 | 70.6 | 99.1 | 95.1 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 98.8 | 91.7 | 72.6 | 93.3 | 99.6 | 88.8 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 96.7 | 90 | 78.6 | 96.2 | 47 | 93.3 | 97.8 | 95.1 |
| Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A Compare | 96.7 | 80.1 | 98.8 | 89.2 | 75.6 | 70.6 | 97.8 | 99.8 |
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