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Audio Technica ATH-AC5TW vs Edifier NeoBuds Planar

What ATH-AC5TW does better (1) and where NeoBuds Planar wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-AC5TW
Audio Technica · 2025ATH-AC5TW
6.8Score
1 advantage≈ $90
vs
Edifier NeoBuds Planar
Edifier · 2025NeoBuds Planar
6.9Score
3 advantages
Higher score
9.1Battery4.4

Why is ATH-AC5TW better than NeoBuds Planar?

  1. Battery life13 h vs 7.5 h+73%

Why is NeoBuds Planar better than ATH-AC5TW?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · ATH-AC5TW: Yes
  2. aptXNo · ATH-AC5TW: Yes
  3. LDACNo · ATH-AC5TW: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOpen-earIn-ear
Ear cup designOpen-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—40,000 Hz
Sensitivity100 dB92 dB
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life13 h7.5 h
Battery life with ANC—5 h
Total with charging case—30 h
Charging time2 h—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.4
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCaptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX, LDAC, LHDC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoYes
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)10.5 g—
Protection ratingIPX4—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4—
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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