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Audio Technica ATH-TWX9MK2 vs Edifier ED-NBDS

What ATH-TWX9MK2 does better (3) and where ED-NBDS wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-TWX9MK2
Audio Technica · 2025ATH-TWX9MK2
6.2Score
3 advantages≈ $150
vs
Edifier ED-NBDS
Edifier · 2022ED-NBDS
6.3Score
2 advantages≈ $150
Higher score
7.4Sound6.8
7.2Noise control & calls7.2
4.0Battery4.4
4.1Build & features3.6

Why is ATH-TWX9MK2 better than ED-NBDS?

  1. Battery life6.5 h vs 6 h+8%
  2. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 20 Hz2×
  3. Earbud weight (each)5.5 g vs 6 g+9%

Why is ED-NBDS better than ATH-TWX9MK2?

  1. Charging time2.5 h vs 1 h2.5×
  2. Driver size5.8 mm vs 10 mm+72%
Specifications

Side by side

Edifier ED-NBDSEdifier ED-NBDS≈ $1506.3
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver typeDynamicHybrid
Driver size5.8 mm10 mm
Lowest frequency10 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω24 Ω
Sensitivity105 dB92 dB
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life6.5 h6 h
Battery life with ANC6 h—
Charging time2.5 h1 h
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBCaptX Adaptive, aptX, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXYesYes
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.5 g6 g
Protection ratingIPX4IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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