Why is ATH-AC5TW better than Buds Air7?
- Charging time2 h vs 7 h3.5×
Why is Buds Air7 better than ATH-AC5TW?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · ATH-AC5TW: Yes
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | Open-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | Open-back | — |
| Driver type | Dynamic | — |
| Driver size | — | 12.4 mm |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB | — |
| Spatial / 3D audio | — | Yes |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | — | Yes |
| Adaptive ANC | — | Yes |
| Microphones | — | 6 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 13 h | 13 h |
| Battery life with ANC | — | 7 h |
| Total with charging case | — | 52 h |
| Battery capacity | — | 62 mAh |
| Charging time | 2 h | 7 h |
| Fast charging support | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth codecs | AAC, SBC | LHDC, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | Yes |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| Low-latency game mode | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 10.5 g | — |
| Protection rating | IPX4 | IP55 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx5 |
| Dust protection (IP) | — | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
