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3.4Battery3.8
5.9Build & features4.3
Why is AirPods (3rd Gen) better than ATH-TWX9?
- Earbud weight (each)4.3 g vs 5.4 g+26%
Why is ATH-TWX9 better than AirPods (3rd Gen)?
- Battery life6 h vs 6.5 h+8%
- Bluetooth version5 vs 5.2+4%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | Semi-in-ear (open) | In-ear |
| Driver type | — | Dynamic |
| Driver size | — | 5.8 mm |
| Lowest frequency | — | 10 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 40,000 Hz |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 102 dB |
| Adjustable equaliser | — | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | — | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 6 h | 6.5 h |
| Battery life with ANC | — | 6 h |
| Charging time | — | 2.5 h |
| Wireless charging (case) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth codecs | — | aptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | — | Yes |
| aptX | — | Yes |
| LDAC | — | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | — | Yes |
| USB-C | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 4.3 g | 5.4 g |
| Protection rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
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