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Earbuds in the $150 range often fail to impress, offering only the basics with decent sound quality and few standout features. However, Audio-Technica’s ATH-CKS50TW2 ($149) stands out with its extremely long battery life and a clever feature that maximizes it. While the ATH-CKS50TW2 has its shortcomings, its satisfying audio performance and long battery life may be enough to outweigh its flaws.
The good: battery life, magnets, and sound quality
When Audio-Technica announced the ATH-CKS50TW2 at CES, the first thing that caught my attention was its battery life. The company claims up to 25 hours of use on a full charge without active noise cancellation (ANC) and an additional 40 hours from the charging case. With ANC enabled, you can expect 15 hours of listening time, which is double what many competitors offer. Fortunately, these claims held true during my testing.
The ATH-CKS50TW2 features Magnetic Switch technology, which allows the earbuds to turn off when snapped together, eliminating the need to put them in the case to power down. This also means the earbuds won’t constantly charge in the case when not in use, potentially extending battery life.
