Audio-Technica ATH-CKS30TW+
The 9mm dynamic drivers and dedicated low-latency mode deliver clear, bass-forward sound with synchronized audio for gaming, while active noise cancellation with ambience control adapts to your environment. IP55 dust and water resistance pairs with a unique Soundscape meditation function and customizable EQ presets via the A-T Connect app for added versatility. These earbuds best suit mobile gamers needing minimal lag and fitness users wanting durable, sweatproof buds for workouts.
About This Earbuds
Enhance your everyday listening experience with the ATH-CKS30TW+ True Wireless Noise-Canceling Earbuds from Audio-Technica, built with potent bass and balanced sound. With noise canceling and full ambience control, you can choose to let in as much external sound as you want, or engage in soothing meditative sounds via the Soundscape function.
- For Music, Movies, and Games On the Go
- 9mm Drivers for Clear, Full-Range Audio
- Noise Canceling with Ambience Control
- 5 Selectable EQ Presets, A-T Connect App
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong comfort (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong build (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong anc (84th percentile) 84th
Cons
- Below average battery (14th percentile) 14th
- Below average user sentiment (31th percentile) 31th
- Below average social proof (33th percentile) 33th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Extra Small, Small, Medium, and Large |
| Weight | 0.0 kg / 0.0 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Driver Size | 9 |
| Freq Min | 100 |
| Freq Max | 8000 |
| Impedance | 20 |
| Sensitivity | 110 |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C |
| Range | 10.1 |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 6.5 |
| Charge Time | 3 |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 11 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
| Mic Pattern | Omnidirectional |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | A-T Connect |
| Volume Limiting | No |
| Gaming Mode | Yes |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | IP55 |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Audio-Technica ATH-CKS30TW+ | Technics Reference Class Hi-Fi True Wireless Earbuds EAH-AZ100-S | Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) | Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 | EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ | Jabra Evolve2 Buds Evolve2 Buds USB-C MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | Dynamic | magnetic fluid | Dynamic | dynamic | hybrid | Dynamic |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 6.0 | 5.2 |
| Battery Life Hours | 6.5 | 10 | 6 | 30 | 12 | 8 |
| Case Battery Hours | 11 | 28 | 18 | 30 | 54 | 33 |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP54 | IP55 | IP57 |
| Multipoint | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio-Technica ATH-CKS30TW+ | 83.6 | 65.8 | 91.3 | 78.5 | 14.3 | 93.4 | 30.9 | 97.8 | 32.7 |
| Technics Reference Class Hi-Fi True Wireless Earbuds EAH-AZ100-S Compare | 96.5 | 96.8 | 78.9 | 94.7 | 82.6 | 93.4 | 0 | 99.7 | 89.4 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) Compare | 96.5 | 80.4 | 78.9 | 96.4 | 47.2 | 93.4 | 79.2 | 97.8 | 94.5 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 Compare | 96.5 | 99.7 | 33.3 | 91.9 | 97.7 | 93.4 | 91.9 | 89.9 | 89.4 |
| EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.5 | 96.8 | 91.3 | 99.8 | 96.3 | 70.4 | 97.3 | 99.3 | 80.2 |
| Jabra Evolve2 Buds Evolve2 Buds USB-C MS Compare | 88.3 | 96.8 | 98.9 | 60.6 | 83.3 | 93.4 | 0 | 92.4 | 96.1 |
Usage Scores
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