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  3. ATH-TWX9MK2 vs Fairbuds 2

Audio Technica ATH-TWX9MK2 vs Fairphone Fairbuds 2

What ATH-TWX9MK2 does better (4) and where Fairbuds 2 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-TWX9MK2
Audio Technica · 2025ATH-TWX9MK2
6.2Score
4 advantages≈ $150
vs
Fairphone Fairbuds 2
Fairphone · 2026Fairbuds 2
7.1Score
4 advantages≈ $130
Higher score
7.4Sound5.3
7.2Noise control & calls9.8
4.0Battery6.0
4.1Build & features3.9

Why is ATH-TWX9MK2 better than Fairbuds 2?

  1. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 20 Hz2×
  2. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  3. aptXYes · Fairbuds 2: No
  4. Earbud weight (each)5.5 g vs 5.8 g+5%

Why is Fairbuds 2 better than ATH-TWX9MK2?

  1. Battery life6.5 h vs 8 h+23%
  2. LDACNo · ATH-TWX9MK2: Yes
  3. Bluetooth version5.2 vs 6+15%
  4. Driver size5.8 mm vs 11 mm+90%
Specifications

Side by side

Audio Technica ATH-TWX9MK2Audio Technica ATH-TWX9MK2≈ $1506.2
Fairphone Fairbuds 2Fairphone Fairbuds 2≈ $1307.1
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size5.8 mm11 mm
Lowest frequency10 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity105 dB99 dB
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones—6
Battery & charging
Battery life6.5 h8 h
Battery life with ANC6 h6 h
Total with charging case—40 h
Battery capacity—45 mAh
Charging time2.5 h—
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 2 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.26
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBCLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXYesNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.5 g5.8 g
Protection ratingIPX4IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes

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