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Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 vs Sony LinkBuds S

What ATH-TWX7 does better (6) and where LinkBuds S wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-TWX7
Audio Technica · 2023ATH-TWX7
6.8Score
6 advantages≈ $130
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Sony LinkBuds S
Sony · 2022LinkBuds S
6.5Score
1 advantage≈ $140
7.5Sound4.7
7.2Noise control & calls7.2
5.0Battery4.9
5.3Build & features5.2

Why is ATH-TWX7 better than LinkBuds S?

  1. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 20 Hz2×
  2. Total with charging case24 h vs 20 h+20%
  3. Battery life with ANC6.5 h vs 6 h+8%
  4. Charging time1.5 h vs 2 h+33%
  5. Driver size5.8 mm vs 5 mm+16%
  6. Earbud weight (each)4.7 g vs 4.8 g+2%

Why is LinkBuds S better than ATH-TWX7?

  1. Battery life7.5 h vs 9 h+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Audio Technica ATH-TWX7Audio Technica ATH-TWX7≈ $1306.8
Sony LinkBuds SSony LinkBuds S≈ $1406.5
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size5.8 mm5 mm
Lowest frequency10 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity100 dB—
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life7.5 h9 h
Battery life with ANC6.5 h6 h
Total with charging case24 h20 h
Charging time1.5 h2 h
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.15.2
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXNoNo
LDACYesYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Alexa, Google Assistant
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.7 g4.8 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes

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