Audio-Technica ATH-CKS5TW review

Offering incredible battery life, seamless operation, excellent audio with solid bass and great noise isolation, there’s a lot to like here, especially for such a reasonable price. The carry case is a tad on the big side, but we reckon it's worth the trade-off for that sweet 45-hour battery life. The fit of the earbuds didn't feel entirely intuitive to us – we literally had to practice taking them in and out before we hit the streets – and we did find that they protruded from our ears a little more than we'd have liked. Having said that, they did feel reasonably snug and after all, the design and fit will always come down to personal preference. Overall, the Audio-Technica ATH-CKS5TW is an excellent pair of wireless earbuds that's well worth your consideration.

Excellent audio quality; Powerful bass; Bonkers battery life;

Sticky-out design; Takes a while to master the fit; Weighty carry case;

Audio-Technica ATH-CKS5TW Review

The ATH-CKS5TW's spec sheet puts them in the same area as the Cambridge Audio Melomania 1, which are cheaper and offer better balanced sound tonally. But, if you want a big sound with plenty of bass then the ATH-CKS5TW have it in spades – and at £149, they’re not hugely expensive. They just lack a killer feature to mark themselves out from their rivals

Lots of bass; Big sound; Lightweight and compact design; Generous battery life;

Not the last word in terms of detail or clarity; Not the most exciting either;

Audio-Technica ATH-CKS5TW review review

Excellent audio quality; Powerful bass; Bonkers battery life;

Sticky-out design; Takes a while to master the fit; Weighty carry case;