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ATH-CKS30TW
Compact true wireless earbuds with ANC
September 1, 202279 $ at launchActive noise cancellation
Generation Lineage
7.5 hEarbud only
20 hWith case
IP55Resistance
5.1Bluetooth
The surprising part — Its predecessor actually had 60% more battery life. Explore battery evolution →
Key Technology
2022 → 2026Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
ANC became the defining battlefield of premium wireless earbuds starting in 2019.
Lineage DNA
Tracked since ATH-CKS5TW (2019), the first model in the line.
Battery life (earbud)
7.5 h-50% since the 1st model
Total battery life (case)
20 h-56% since the 1st model
Weight per earbud
4.7 g-41% since the 1st model
Launch price
79 $-47% since the 1st model★ line record
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5 generationsAudio-Technica ATH-CKS
2019 → 2025
Comfort & durability
Weight per earbud4.7 g
CertificationIP55
Battery life
Earbud only7.5 h
With case20 h
General
Release dateSeptember 1, 2022
Launch price79 $
Compared to ATH-CKS50TW
- --62% earbud-only battery life
- --60% total battery life with case
- +41% lighter per earbud
- ·IP55 rating vs IPX4
- ·Bluetooth 5.1 vs 5.2
- -Loses multipoint compared to this model
- ·SBC, AAC codecs vs SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive
- +$70 cheaper at launch
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