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7.4Sound5.3
7.2Noise control & calls9.8
5.1Battery6.0
5.3Build & features3.9
Why is ATH-TWX7 better than Fairbuds 2?
- Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 20 Hz2×
- Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
- Battery life with ANC6.5 h vs 6 h+8%
- Earbud weight (each)4.7 g vs 5.8 g+23%
Why is Fairbuds 2 better than ATH-TWX7?
- Battery life7.5 h vs 8 h+7%
- Total with charging case24 h vs 40 h+67%
- Bluetooth version5.1 vs 6+18%
- Driver size5.8 mm vs 11 mm+90%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | Closed-back | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 5.8 mm | 11 mm |
| Lowest frequency | 10 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 40,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB | 99 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | — |
| Microphones | — | 6 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 7.5 h | 8 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 6.5 h | 6 h |
| Total with charging case | 24 h | 40 h |
| Battery capacity | — | 45 mAh |
| Charging time | 1.5 h | — |
| Quick charge (claimed) | — | 10 min → 2 h |
| Fast charging support | — | Yes |
| Wireless charging (case) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 6 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LDAC, AAC, SBC | LDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | Yes |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | Yes | Yes |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| LE Audio | — | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 4.7 g | 5.8 g |
| Protection rating | IPX4 | IP54 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Dust protection (IP) | — | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
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