Audio-Technica ATH-CKS50TW2 ATH_CKS50TW2DV
Featuring 9mm drivers for punchy bass and hybrid ANC, these earbuds offer 25 hours standalone and 90 hours total with the case, plus a 5-minute quick charge yielding 90 minutes of playback. The limited-edition Darth Vader design incorporates character-specific audio alerts like breathing and Lightsaber sounds, and a magnetic off-mode conserves power without the case. Best for Star Wars enthusiasts and long-haul travelers prioritizing themed immersion and battery endurance over critical music listening.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong battery (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong anc (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong build (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile) 85th
Cons
- Below average sound (8th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 9 |
| Impedance | 20 |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | hybrid |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Multipoint | Yes |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 25 |
| Fast Charging | 5 min for 90 min playback |
| Charging | proprietary |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 65 |
| Case Charging | proprietary |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | ✓ |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | Audio-Technica CONNECT |
| Gaming Mode | Yes |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | IP55 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Audio-Technica ATH-CKS50TW2 ATH_CKS50TW2DV | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-K | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Sony WF-1000XM6 | Google Pixel Buds Pro | EarFun Air Pro 4+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | hybrid |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 25 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | 65 | 28 | 18 | 24 | 31 | 54 |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP55 |
| 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-CKS50TW2 ATH_CKS50TW2DV | 93.2 | 69.7 | 91.8 | 7.6 | 99.1 | 71.6 | 49.9 | 84.7 | 43.8 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-K Compare | 97.3 | 97.2 | 80.7 | 99 | 81.6 | 71.6 | 92 | 99.1 | 80.3 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 97.3 | 91.2 | 80.7 | 96.7 | 47.1 | 94.2 | 92 | 97.9 | 89.6 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 Compare | 97.3 | 99.8 | 80.7 | 88.6 | 78.4 | 71.6 | 49.9 | 97.9 | 80.3 |
| Google Pixel Buds Pro Compare | 97.3 | 82.6 | 80.7 | 93.3 | 84.7 | 71.6 | 97.1 | 95.3 | 89.6 |
| EarFun Air Pro 4+ Compare | 97.3 | 97.2 | 91.8 | 99.7 | 96.1 | 71.6 | 97.1 | 99.3 | 89.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon 1 offer From $179
Price History
Usage Scores
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