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.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong comfort (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong build (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong anc (83th percentile) 83th
Cons
- Below average battery (14th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (31th percentile)
- Below average social proof (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 12 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
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 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Audio-Technica ATH-CKS30TW+ | Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 | 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 | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 6.5 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Case Battery Hours | 11 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 18 | 24 |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP57 | IPX4 | 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+ | 83.4 | 65.3 | 91 | 78.4 | 14.1 | 93.3 | 30.9 | 97.7 | 33.6 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 Compare | 96.7 | 99.8 | 78.6 | 96 | 75.5 | 70.6 | 79.1 | 99 | 94.2 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 78.6 | 99 | 78.9 | 93.3 | 91.9 | 99 | 64.6 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 98.7 | 91.7 | 72.5 | 93.3 | 79.1 | 99.6 | 86.1 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 96.7 | 90 | 78.6 | 96.2 | 46.9 | 93.3 | 91.9 | 97.7 | 94.2 |
| Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A Compare | 96.7 | 80.1 | 98.7 | 89.2 | 75.5 | 70.6 | 0 | 97.7 | 99.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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