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Audio-Technica

Audio-Technica ATH-SQ1TW

The Audio-Technica ATH-SQ1TW is a budget option with great fundamentals. Is that enough to make it worth getting over other options?

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$85.99
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Noise Isolation
7.1/ 10
7.1
0.010.0

A 7.1 puts its noise isolation in the top quarter of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 133 of the 266 we've cataloged.

See the lab data ↓Frequency response · Isolation

Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds
7.98 hAbove average
7.98 h
3 h15 h

above average for wireless earbuds — based on 249 of 266 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case
19 hBelow average
19 h
7 h60 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 247 of 266 we've cataloged.

IP Rating
IPX4Most common
IPX436%IP5516%IP5415%IPX511%

IPX4 is the most common — on 36% of the 245 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 266).

Noise Cancellation Type
None
Active61%Passive14%Hybrid10%None8%

None appears on 8% of the 182 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 266).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds
7.98 h
Battery Life With Case
19 h
Charging Method
USB-C
Full Charge Minutes
90 min
Fast Charging
Yes

Build

IP Rating
IPX4
Sweat Resistance
Yes
Water Resistance
Yes
Material Chassis Primary
Plastic

Sound

Noise Cancellation Type
None
Ambient Levels
1 level
Ambient Mode
Yes
Driver Count
1
Driver Size
5.8 mm
Driver Type
Dynamic
Frequency Response Signature
V-shaped
Impedance
16 Ω
Sensitivity
100 dB/mW

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version
5.0
Bluetooth Codec
SBC
Bluetooth Range
10 m
Connection Type
Bluetooth
Headphone Jack
No
Latency
300 ms
Multipoint Devices
No

Design

Earbud Form Factor
In-ear
Color Options
Black, white, blueberry, caramel, red/navy, pink/brown
Ear Tip Sizes Included
S, M, L
Wearing Style
Deep insert
Weight Per Earbud
5.2 g
Weight With Case
34.2 g

Features

Certified For
Google Fast Pair
Companion App
No
Control Type
Touch controls
Eq Customization
No
Gaming Mode
Yes
Auto Connect
Yes
Auto Pause
No
Mono Mode
Yes
Spatial Audio
No

Identity

Model Number
ATH-SQ1TW

Microphone

Count
2
Noise Reduction Type
Passive
Type
MEMS

Release

Date
2021-12-01
Msrp Usd
79 USD
Year
2021

Lab data

How we test ›

Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.

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Audio-Technica ATH-SQ1TWSoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve
Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.-20-100+10+20201001k10k20k

Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.

Audio-Technica ATH-SQ1TW: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)Response (dB)
204.1
255.0
325.7
406.2
506.5
636.5
806.2
1005.6
1254.8
1603.0
2004.4
2503.0
3151.3
400-0.5
500-1.0
630-0.2
800-0.3
10000.0
12500.2
16002.9
20004.7
25007.5
31509.5
40007.2
50005.8
630010.4
80008.7
100009.3
125001.5
16000-3.0
20000-13.3

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating
6.7/ 10
Worth a look
Sam Moore
Reviewed bySam MooreReviewed March 2022
Isolation7.1
Battery life7.0
Comfort & fit4.5
Connectivity5.0
Design6.5
Portability9.0
The verdict

The Audio-Technica ATH-SQ1TW is about as simple a true wireless product as you can get. There's no noise canceling, no software, no extra audio codecs. However, it does a good enough job with the basics to get away with it.

✓What we like
✓Price
✓Sound quality
✓Pretty good isolation
✓Secure fit
✓Battery life
✕What could be better
✕Low latency mode offers minimal improvements
✕SBC only, no AAC or aptX
✕No companion app for updates or EQ
✕Ear tip fit can cause discomfort
✕Touch controls too sensitive
Read the full SoundGuys review →

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