Audio-Technica ATH-CKS30TW+
Audio-Technica
59 Overall Score
vs
JBL Live Beam 3
JBL
88 Overall Score
Scores
Fitness
Travel
Budget
Calls
Gaming
Commute
Music
Specifications
| Audio-Technica ATH-CKS30TW+ | JBL Live Beam 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Extra Small, Small, Medium, and Large | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.04 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 9 mm | 10 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 100 Hz | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 8 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 20 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB★ | 100 dB |
| Max SPL | — | 96 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | JBL Live Beam 3 - True wireless noise-cancelling stick-closed earbuds, 48Hrs total playback, Wireless Charging, 6 Mics for perfect calls, Multi-point connection, IP55 waterproof and dustproof (Silver) |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP, HFP 1.8 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | — |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m | 10.100000381469727 m |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6.5 hrs | 12 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10min=4hrs |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 11 hrs | 48 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Capacity | — | 68 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 | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Audio-Technica ATH-CKS30TW+
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong anc (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong sound (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average battery (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (31st percentile)
JBL Live Beam 3
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live Beam 3
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 42 specs.