Audio-Technica Solid Bass ATH-CKS5TWBL
Audio-Technica
51 Overall Score
vs
Technics EAH-AZ100
Technics
100 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Audio-Technica Solid Bass ATH-CKS5TWBL | Technics EAH-AZ100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | 5 x Eartip Pairs |
| Weight | 0.07 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 10★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Dolby Atmos |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 15 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 2.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | — | 15 min. for 90 min. playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 45 hrs★ | 28 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Audio-Technica Connect | Android & iOS |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX2 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Audio-Technica Solid Bass ATH-CKS5TWBL
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong comfort (71th percentile)
- Strong mic (66th percentile)
- Below average anc (29th percentile)
- Below average build (33th percentile)
Technics EAH-AZ100
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
Pricing
Audio-Technica Solid Bass ATH-CKS5TWBL0.390score per dollar
vs
Technics EAH-AZ1000.294score per dollar
Audio-Technica Solid Bass ATH-CKS5TWBL offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-AZ100
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 39 specs.
