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Audio Technica ATH-EP1000IR vs Austrian Audio Hi-X25BT

What ATH-EP1000IR does better (1) and where Hi-X25BT wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-EP1000IR
Audio Technica · 2021ATH-EP1000IR
1 advantage≈ $170
vs
Austrian Audio Hi-X25BT
Austrian Audio · 2021Hi-X25BT
4 advantages≈ $150

Why is ATH-EP1000IR better than Hi-X25BT?

  1. Weight246 g vs 270 g+10%

Why is Hi-X25BT better than ATH-EP1000IR?

  1. Battery life5 h vs 30 h6×
  2. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 12 Hz+67%
  3. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 24,000 Hz+20%
  4. Driver size40 mm vs 44 mm+10%
Specifications

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Sound
Fit—Over-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm44 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz12 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz24,000 Hz
Impedance46 Ω25 Ω
Sensitivity97 dB113 dB
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—No
Battery & charging
Battery life5 h30 h
Charging time4 h—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version—5
Bluetooth codecs—SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight246 g270 g
Foldable—Yes
Colours—Black
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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