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Audio Technica ATH-TWX9MK2 vs Edifier X3 Pro

What ATH-TWX9MK2 does better (4) and where X3 Pro wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-TWX9MK2
Audio Technica · 2025ATH-TWX9MK2
6.1Score
4 advantages≈ $160
vs
Edifier X3 Pro
Edifier · 2025X3 Pro
6.6Score
4 advantages
Higher score
7.2Noise control & calls9.3
3.8Battery4.1

Why is ATH-TWX9MK2 better than X3 Pro?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · X3 Pro: No
  2. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 20 Hz2×
  3. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  4. aptXYes · X3 Pro: No

Why is X3 Pro better than ATH-TWX9MK2?

  1. Battery life6.5 h vs 7 h+8%
  2. Bluetooth version5.2 vs 5.4+4%
  3. Charging time2.5 h vs 1.5 h+67%
  4. Driver size5.8 mm vs 8 mm+38%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size5.8 mm8 mm
Lowest frequency10 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity105 dB92 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life6.5 h7 h
Battery life with ANC6 h6 h
Total with charging case—22 h
Charging time2.5 h1.5 h
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.4
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXYesNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.5 g—
Protection ratingIPX4IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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