Audio-Technica ATH-CKS30TW+
Audio-Technica
57 Overall Score
vs
JBL Tour Pro 3
JBL
84 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Audio-Technica ATH-CKS30TW+
72 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The Audio-Technica ATH-CKS30TW+ earbuds receive generally positive feedback for their excellent bass-heavy sound quality, comfortable lightweight design, and compact charging case. However, some users report fit issues, ear fatigue during extended wear, and a few experienced charging defects or mediocre sound. The app and features like ANC and multipoint connectivity are appreciated, though the price is considered slightly high by some.
Pros
- Excellent bass-heavy sound quality
- Lightweight and comfortable design
- Compact charging case
- Good battery life
- Effective ANC and hear-through modes
Cons
- Fit issues for some users
- Ear fatigue during extended wear
- Charging defects reported
- Mediocre sound for some
- Price considered slightly high
Sound quality 10
Bass performance 6
Comfort and fit 7
Battery life 4
Build quality 4
Value for money 5
JBL Tour Pro 3
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Audio-Technica ATH-CKS30TW+ | JBL Tour Pro 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Extra Small, Small, Medium, and Large | 5 Sizes + Foam Tip Pair |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.08 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 9 mm | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 100 Hz | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 8 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 20 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB★ | 104 dB |
| Max SPL | — | 95 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | LDAC |
| Surround | — | JBL Tour Pro 3 - True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds with Smart Charging Case, Legendary Pro Sound with Hybrid Dual-Driver, Spatial 360 Sound with Head Tracking (Latte) | JBL | JBL Tour Pro 3 | 3 | |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.8 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | USB-C |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | 4.599999904632568 m |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6.5 hrs | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 Minutes for 3 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 11 hrs | 30 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Capacity | — | 850 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Pattern | Omnidirectional | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | A-T Connect | JBL Headphones |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX5 |
Pros & Cons
Audio-Technica ATH-CKS30TW+
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong anc (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong sound (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average battery (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
JBL Tour Pro 3
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
Verdict
Winner: JBL Tour Pro 3
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 43 specs.