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Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 vs final ZE8000 MK2

What ATH-TWX7 does better (3) and where ZE8000 MK2 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-TWX7
Audio Technica · 2023ATH-TWX7
6.8Score
3 advantages≈ $130
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final ZE8000 MK2
final · 2023ZE8000 MK2
5.3Score
2 advantages≈ $150
7.2Noise control & calls7.2
5.0Battery2.9

Why is ATH-TWX7 better than ZE8000 MK2?

  1. Battery life7.5 h vs 5 h+50%
  2. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 20 Hz2×
  3. LDACYes · ZE8000 MK2: No

Why is ZE8000 MK2 better than ATH-TWX7?

  1. aptXNo · ATH-TWX7: Yes
  2. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 44,000 Hz+10%
Specifications

Side by side

final ZE8000 MK2final ZE8000 MK2≈ $1505.3
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size5.8 mm—
Lowest frequency10 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz44,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity100 dB—
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life7.5 h5 h
Battery life with ANC6.5 h—
Total with charging case24 h—
Charging time1.5 h1.5 h
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.15.2
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCaptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXNoYes
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.7 g—
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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