Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 vs Soundcore Liberty 4

What ATH-TWX7 does better (5) and where Liberty 4 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica · 2023ATH-TWX7

6.8Score

5 advantages≈ $130

Higher score

Soundcore · 2023Liberty 4

5.2Score

5 advantages≈ $140

7.5Sound3.8

7.2Noise control & calls4.6

5.0Battery6.5

5.3Build & features3.7

Why is ATH-TWX7 better than Liberty 4?

Specifications

Only differences	Audio Technica ATH-TWX7≈ $1306.8	Soundcore Liberty 4≈ $1405.2
Sound
Fit	In-ear	In-ear
Ear cup design	Closed-back	Closed-back
Driver type	Dynamic	Dynamic
Driver size	5.8 mm	9.2 mm
Lowest frequency	10 Hz	20 Hz
Highest frequency	40,000 Hz	40,000 Hz
Impedance	16 Ω	16 Ω
Sensitivity	100 dB	91 dB
Spatial / 3D audio	—	Yes
Head tracking	—	Yes
Hi-Res Audio	Yes	Yes
Adjustable equaliser	Yes	Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling	Yes	No
Transparency / ambient mode	Yes	Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life	7.5 h	9 h
Battery life with ANC	6.5 h	—
Total with charging case	24 h	28 h
Charging time	1.5 h	1 h
Wireless charging (case)	Yes	Yes
Connectivity
Wireless	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.1	5
Bluetooth codecs	LDAC, AAC, SBC	aptX
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)	Yes	No
aptX	No	Yes
LDAC	Yes	No
Multipoint (two devices)	Yes	Yes
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion app	—	Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)	4.7 g	6 g
Protection rating	IPX4	IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)	IPx4	IPx4
Colours	—	Cloud White, Sky Blue, Nova Red, Midnight Black
Features
Touch controls	Yes	Yes
Hands-free calls	Yes	Yes