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Audio Technica ATH-TWX9MK2 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro SM-R630

What ATH-TWX9MK2 does better (3) and where Galaxy Buds 3 Pro SM-R630 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-TWX9MK2
Audio Technica · 2025ATH-TWX9MK2
6.1Score
3 advantages≈ $160
Higher score
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Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro SM-R630
6.0Score
2 advantages≈ $160
7.2Noise control & calls7.2
3.8Battery4.0

Why is ATH-TWX9MK2 better than Galaxy Buds 3 Pro SM-R630?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Galaxy Buds 3 Pro SM-R630: No
  2. aptXYes · Galaxy Buds 3 Pro SM-R630: No
  3. Battery life with ANC6 h vs 5 h+20%

Why is Galaxy Buds 3 Pro SM-R630 better than ATH-TWX9MK2?

  1. Battery life6.5 h vs 7 h+8%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicPlanar magnetic
Driver size5.8 mm—
Number of drivers—2
Lowest frequency10 Hz—
Highest frequency40,000 Hz—
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity105 dB—
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Head tracking—Yes
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life6.5 h7 h
Battery life with ANC6 h5 h
Total with charging case—29 h
Charging time2.5 h—
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.3
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBCLC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXYesNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.5 g—
Protection ratingIPX4IP57
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYes—
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