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Apple AirPods 4 ANC vs Audio Technica ATH-TWX9MK2

What AirPods 4 ANC does better (0) and where ATH-TWX9MK2 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Apple AirPods 4 ANC
Apple · 2024AirPods 4 ANC
4.8Score
0 advantages≈ $160
vs
Audio Technica ATH-TWX9MK2
Audio Technica · 2025ATH-TWX9MK2
6.1Score
2 advantages≈ $160
Higher score
4.9Noise control & calls7.2
2.7Battery3.8
4.9Build & features4.2

Why is AirPods 4 ANC better than ATH-TWX9MK2?

AirPods 4 ANC has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is ATH-TWX9MK2 better than AirPods 4 ANC?

  1. Battery life5 h vs 6.5 h+30%
  2. Battery life with ANC4 h vs 6 h+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—5.8 mm
Lowest frequency—10 Hz
Highest frequency—40,000 Hz
Impedance—16 Ω
Sensitivity—105 dB
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Head trackingYes—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones2—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life5 h6.5 h
Battery life with ANC4 h6 h
Total with charging case30 h—
Charging time—2.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.2
Bluetooth codecs—aptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—Yes
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantSiri—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.4 g5.5 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Wear detection (auto pause)Yes—
Hands-free calls—Yes
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