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At a glance
- Brand
- Audio-Technica
- Type
- True Wireless
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wireless
- Noise cancelling
- Yes
- Released
- 2023
The ATH-CKS30TW+ wireless earbuds feature proprietary 9 mm drivers with deep bass, noise-cancelling, hear-through and talk-through functions, and a compact charging case. They offer up to 7.5 hours of playback (or 6.5 with ANC) and 20 hours total with the case, with IP55 water and dust resistance.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The ATH-CKS30TW+ are compact wireless earbuds engineered for powerful low-end response, thanks to their 9 mm dynamic drivers. They combine active noise cancellation with hear-through and talk-through modes, plus a robust IP55 rating for sweat and dust resistance. With up to 7.5 hours of playback per charge and 20 hours total with the case, they're a solid choice for daily commutes and workouts.
What works
- Deep, punchy bass response
- Effective ANC with transparency mode
- IP55 water and dust resistance
- Compact and lightweight design
- Supports multipoint connection
What doesn't
- No aptX or LDAC codec support
- Battery life with ANC is modest
- Only one microphone per earbud
- Touch controls may require adjustment
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Specifications
| Driver | 9 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 9 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 5 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 20 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB/mW |
Audio
| Driver | 9 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 9 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 5 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 20 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB/mW |
Wireless
| Bluetooth | 5.1 |
|---|---|
| Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes |
| Wireless range | 10 m |
Battery
| Battery life | 7.5 h |
|---|---|
| Battery life (ANC on) | 6.5 h |
| Battery incl. case | 20 h |
| Full charge time | 150 min |
Features
| Active noise cancelling | Yes |
|---|---|
| Transparency mode | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes |
| Custom EQ | Yes |
| Controls | touch |
| Voice assistant | Yes |
Design
| Weight | 4.6 g |
|---|---|
| Case weight | 30 g |
| Water resistance | IP55 |
| USB-C | Yes |
Calls
| Microphones | 1 |
|---|---|
| Microphone type | MEMS |
| Mic sensitivity | -38 dBV |
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