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Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 vs Fairphone Fairbuds 2

What ATH-TWX7 does better (4) and where Fairbuds 2 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-TWX7
Audio Technica · 2023ATH-TWX7
6.9Score
4 advantages≈ $130
vs
Fairphone Fairbuds 2
Fairphone · 2026Fairbuds 2
7.1Score
4 advantages≈ $130
Higher score
7.4Sound5.3
7.2Noise control & calls9.8
5.1Battery6.0
5.3Build & features3.9

Why is ATH-TWX7 better than Fairbuds 2?

  1. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 20 Hz2×
  2. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  3. Battery life with ANC6.5 h vs 6 h+8%
  4. Earbud weight (each)4.7 g vs 5.8 g+23%

Why is Fairbuds 2 better than ATH-TWX7?

  1. Battery life7.5 h vs 8 h+7%
  2. Total with charging case24 h vs 40 h+67%
  3. Bluetooth version5.1 vs 6+18%
  4. Driver size5.8 mm vs 11 mm+90%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size5.8 mm11 mm
Lowest frequency10 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity100 dB99 dB
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones—6
Battery & charging
Battery life7.5 h8 h
Battery life with ANC6.5 h6 h
Total with charging case24 h40 h
Battery capacity—45 mAh
Charging time1.5 h—
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 2 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.16
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXNoNo
LDACYesYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.7 g5.8 g
Protection ratingIPX4IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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