Audio-Technica Solid Bass ATH-CKS5TW
deliverThe a 10mm dual-layer diaphragm drivers bass-forward sound signature with Hi-Res Audio support via aptX, while the 45-hour total battery life (15 hours from the earbuds) outlasts most competitors. The auto power function and Qualcomm CVC clear voice capture add practical convenience for calls, though the IPX2 rating limits it to only light drip resistance. This pair is best for bass enthusiasts seeking marathon battery life for all-day listening at a desk or during commutes.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong battery (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong social proof (81th percentile) 81th
- Strong comfort (71th percentile) 71th
Cons
- Below average anc (29th percentile)
- Below average build (33th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.2 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 |
| Drivers | 10 |
| Freq Min | 5 |
| Freq Max | 40000 |
| Impedance | 16 |
| Sensitivity | 110 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 15 |
| Charge Time | 2 |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 45 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | Audio-Technica Connect |
| Water Resistance | IPX2 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Audio-Technica Solid Bass ATH-CKS5TW | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 | Sony WF-1000XM5 WF-1000XM5 | 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 | - | 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 Solid Bass ATH-CKS5TW | 28.9 | 65.4 | 33.3 | 99.9 | 88.6 | 70.6 | 61 | 80.8 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 78.6 | 99 | 79 | 93.3 | 99.1 | 90.6 |
| Sony WF-1000XM5 WF-1000XM5 Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 78.6 | 99.1 | 75.5 | 93.3 | 99.9 | 89.8 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 98.8 | 91.7 | 72.6 | 93.3 | 99.6 | 93.2 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 96.7 | 90 | 78.6 | 96.2 | 47 | 93.3 | 97.8 | 97.6 |
| Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A Compare | 96.7 | 80.1 | 98.8 | 89.2 | 75.5 | 70.6 | 97.8 | 99.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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