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Audio Technica ATH-ANC300TW vs Sony WF-XB700

What ATH-ANC300TW does better (3) and where WF-XB700 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-ANC300TW
Audio Technica · 2020ATH-ANC300TW
4.3Score
3 advantages≈ $80
vs
Sony WF-XB700
Sony · 2020WF-XB700
5.0Score
3 advantages≈ $85
Higher score
3.1Battery6.2
2.0Build & features2.7

Why is ATH-ANC300TW better than WF-XB700?

  1. Charging time1 h vs 2.5 h2.5×
  2. aptXYes · WF-XB700: No
  3. Earbud weight (each)7 g vs 8 g+14%

Why is WF-XB700 better than ATH-ANC300TW?

  1. Battery life4.5 h vs 9 h2×
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx2 vs IPx42×
  3. Driver size5.8 mm vs 12 mm2.1×
Specifications

Side by side

Sony WF-XB700Sony WF-XB700≈ $855.0
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size5.8 mm12 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency25,000 Hz—
Impedance14 Ω—
Sensitivity106 dB—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life4.5 h9 h
Charging time1 h2.5 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 g8 g
Protection ratingIPX2IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx2IPx4
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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