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Audio Technica ATH-TWX9MK2 vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

What ATH-TWX9MK2 does better (2) and where QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-TWX9MK2
Audio Technica · 2025ATH-TWX9MK2
6.1Score
2 advantages≈ $160
Higher score
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
5.5Score
1 advantage≈ $190
7.2Noise control & calls9.0
3.8Battery4.0
4.2Build & features3.5

Why is ATH-TWX9MK2 better than QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds?

  1. Battery life6.5 h vs 6 h+8%
  2. Earbud weight (each)5.5 g vs 6.2 g+13%

Why is QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds better than ATH-TWX9MK2?

  1. Charging time2.5 h vs 1 h2.5×
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size5.8 mm—
Lowest frequency10 Hz—
Highest frequency40,000 Hz—
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity105 dB—
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones—8
Battery & charging
Battery life6.5 h6 h
Battery life with ANC6 h—
Total with charging case—24 h
Charging time2.5 h1 h
Quick charge (claimed)—20 min → 2 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.3
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBCaptX Adaptive, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXYesYes
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.5 g6.2 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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