These are the earbuds you’re looking for: Audio-Technica launch ATH-CKS50TW2 in Star Wars themed colors
Audio-Technica launch their ATH-CKS50TW2 true wireless earbuds in four limited edition Star Wars themed colors.
Debuted at CES 2025, Audio-Technica’s new ATH-CKS50TW2 true wireless earbuds are praised for their impressive battery life and unique magnetic design, on top of the usual features we’ve come to expect from $150 earbuds, such as noise canceling, multi-point pairing, Qi wireless charging, IP55 waterproofing and more. Launched in Black, Green and Brown, if you were holding out for something a little more fun, you may be pleased to know Audio-Technica are working with Star Wars on four limited edition models.
The new Star Wars colors are coming to mark Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025, which starts April 18 in Tokyo. The themed earbuds feature colored earbuds, ear tips, charging case and box. Additionally, each case has messaging on the top of the case, depending on which character you choose, plus there are character-related audio alerts. All other features are the same as the usual ATH-CKS50TW2.
Audio-Technica ATH-CKS50TW2ML are The Mandalorian model. The earbuds and case come in a metallic silver and gray. The top of the charging case reads “This is the way”. Snipe rifle and jet pack sounds can be heard for alerts such as power status, Bluetooth mode, battery level and more.
Model ATH-CKS50TW2GG celebrate The Mandalorian’s side kick, Grogu. They come in a smoke green color, with the case reading “Wherever I go, he goes”. Power, Bluetooth and battery noises include laughing, whining, pram opening and closing sounds.
The ‘DV’ in ATH-CKS50TW2DV stands for Darth Vader. This pair comes in a gloss black and metallic silver, with red accents. “It is your destiny” is printed across the top of the case. The sounds these earbuds make include Vader’s iconic breathing and Lightsaber sounds.
Lastly there’s R2-D2’s ATH-CKS50TW2R2. These come in white and blue, with “The droid you’re looking for” written across the top. They feature beeps and whistles as their alert noises.
You can pre-order all pairs on the Audio-Technica site starting April 21. They will start shipping on Star Wars day, May the 4th. At $179 for all models, these Star Wars editions are $30 more than the regular pair.