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Audio Technica ATH-ANC300TW vs Panasonic RZ-S50W

What ATH-ANC300TW does better (3) and where RZ-S50W wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-ANC300TW
Audio Technica · 2020ATH-ANC300TW
4.3Score
3 advantages≈ $80
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Panasonic RZ-S50W
Panasonic · 2020RZ-S50W
5.7Score
3 advantages≈ $80
Higher score
7.2Noise control & calls7.2
3.1Battery5.1
2.0Build & features3.0

Why is ATH-ANC300TW better than RZ-S50W?

  1. Charging time1 h vs 2 h2×
  2. aptXYes · RZ-S50W: No
  3. Highest frequency25,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+25%

Why is RZ-S50W better than ATH-ANC300TW?

  1. Battery life4.5 h vs 7.5 h+67%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx2 vs IPx42×
  3. Driver size5.8 mm vs 8 mm+38%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size5.8 mm8 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency25,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance14 Ω—
Sensitivity106 dB—
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life4.5 h7.5 h
Battery life with ANC—6.5 h
Charging time1 h2 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55
Bluetooth codecsaptX, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXYesNo
LDACNoNo
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)7 g7 g
Protection ratingIPX2IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx2IPx4
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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