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  3. ATH-TWX9MK2 vs FreeBuds Pro 5

Audio Technica ATH-TWX9MK2 vs Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5

What ATH-TWX9MK2 does better (1) and where FreeBuds Pro 5 wins (7) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-TWX9MK2
Audio Technica · 2025ATH-TWX9MK2
6.1Score
1 advantage≈ $160
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Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5
Huawei · 2026FreeBuds Pro 5
9.2Score
7 advantages≈ $160
Higher score
7.5Sound9.7
7.2Noise control & calls7.2
3.8Battery6.9
4.2Build & features9.5

Why is ATH-TWX9MK2 better than FreeBuds Pro 5?

  1. aptXYes · FreeBuds Pro 5: No

Why is FreeBuds Pro 5 better than ATH-TWX9MK2?

  1. Battery life6.5 h vs 9 h+38%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
  3. Charging time2.5 h vs 1 h2.5×
  4. LDACNo · ATH-TWX9MK2: Yes
  5. Bluetooth version5.2 vs 6+15%
  6. Driver size5.8 mm vs 11 mm+90%
  7. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 48,000 Hz+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Audio Technica ATH-TWX9MK2Audio Technica ATH-TWX9MK2≈ $1606.1
Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5≈ $1609.2
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size5.8 mm11 mm
Number of drivers—2
Lowest frequency10 Hz10 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz48,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity105 dB—
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life6.5 h9 h
Battery life with ANC6 h6 h
Total with charging case—38 h
Battery capacity—60 mAh
Charging time2.5 h1 h
Wireless charging (case)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.26
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXYesNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.5 g5.5 g
Protection ratingIPX4IP57
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes

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