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Audio Technica ATH-TWX9MK2 vs Shokz OpenFit 2

What ATH-TWX9MK2 does better (6) and where OpenFit 2 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-TWX9MK2
Audio Technica · 2025ATH-TWX9MK2
6.1Score
6 advantages≈ $160
vs
Shokz OpenFit 2
Shokz · 2025OpenFit 2
6.7Score
3 advantages≈ $170
Higher score
7.2Noise control & calls3.0
3.8Battery8.7
4.2Build & features7.0

Why is ATH-TWX9MK2 better than OpenFit 2?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · OpenFit 2: No
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · OpenFit 2: No
  3. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 50 Hz5×
  4. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 16,000 Hz2.5×
  5. aptXYes · OpenFit 2: No
  6. Earbud weight (each)5.5 g vs 9.4 g+71%

Why is OpenFit 2 better than ATH-TWX9MK2?

  1. Battery life6.5 h vs 11 h+69%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  3. Bluetooth version5.2 vs 5.4+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Shokz OpenFit 2Shokz OpenFit 2≈ $1706.7
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Open-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size5.8 mm—
Lowest frequency10 Hz50 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz16,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity105 dB94 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life6.5 h11 h
Battery life with ANC6 h—
Total with charging case—48 h
Battery capacity—56 mAh
Charging time2.5 h—
Fast charging support—Yes
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)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.5 g9.4 g
Protection ratingIPX4IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)—5
Colours—Black, Beige
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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