Line · Audio-Technica

ATH-CKS

5Models

2019 → 2025Period

121 $Average price

The ATH-CKS line includes 5 models at Audio-Technica, from ATH-CKS5TW (2019) to ATH-CKS50TW2 (2025). Active noise cancellation was introduced along the way. Total battery life changed by +44% between the first and the latest model.

Chronology

ATH-CKS5TW

August 1, 2019 · 149 $ · No ANC

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ATH-CKS50TW

November 5, 2021 · 149 $ · ANC

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ATH-CKS30TW

September 1, 2022 · 79 $ · ANC

ATH-CKS30TW+

August 1, 2024 · 79 $ · ANC

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ATH-CKS50TW2

January 7, 2025 · 149 $ · ANC

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Generation by generation

ATH-CKS5TWATH-CKS50TWCompare →

+Gains active noise cancellation (ANC)
++33% earbud-only battery life
++11% total battery life with case
·IPX4 rating vs IPX2
·Bluetooth 5.2 vs 5.0
+Gains multipoint
·SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive codecs vs SBC, AAC, aptX

ATH-CKS50TWATH-CKS30TWCompare →

--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

ATH-CKS30TWATH-CKS30TW+Compare →

·Bluetooth 5.3 vs 5.1

ATH-CKS30TW+ATH-CKS50TW2Compare →

++233% earbud-only battery life
++225% total battery life with case
-62% heavier per earbud
+Gains multipoint
·SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive codecs vs SBC, AAC
-$70 pricier at launch