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7.2Noise control & calls5.4
3.8Battery6.0
4.2Build & features2.3
Why is ATH-TWX9MK2 better than QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen): No
- aptXYes · QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen): No
- Earbud weight (each)5.5 g vs 10 g+82%
Why is QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) better than ATH-TWX9MK2?
- Battery life6.5 h vs 8 h+23%
- Charging time2.5 h vs 1.5 h+67%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | — | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 5.8 mm | — |
| Lowest frequency | 10 Hz | — |
| Highest frequency | 40,000 Hz | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | — |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | — | 3 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 6.5 h | 8 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 6 h | — |
| Total with charging case | — | 32 h |
| Charging time | 2.5 h | 1.5 h |
| Wireless charging (case) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | aptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBC | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | No |
| aptX | Yes | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 5.5 g | 10 g |
| Protection rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
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