Why is ATH-TWX9 better than Fairbuds?
ATH-TWX9 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Fairbuds better than ATH-TWX9?
- Driver size5.8 mm vs 11 mm+90%
- Charging time2.5 h vs 2 h+25%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Driver type | Dynamic | — |
| Driver size | 5.8 mm | 11 mm |
| Lowest frequency | 10 Hz | — |
| Highest frequency | 40,000 Hz | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 102 dB | — |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | — |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 6.5 h | — |
| Battery life with ANC | 6 h | — |
| Battery capacity | — | 45 mAh |
| Charging time | 2.5 h | 2 h |
| Wireless charging (case) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | aptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBC | — |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | — |
| aptX | Yes | — |
| LDAC | No | — |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 5.4 g | — |
| Protection rating | IPX4 | IP54 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Dust protection (IP) | — | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
