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Audio Technica ATH-TWX9MK2 vs Soundcore Sleep A30

What ATH-TWX9MK2 does better (5) and where Sleep A30 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-TWX9MK2
Audio Technica · 2025ATH-TWX9MK2
6.1Score
5 advantages≈ $160
vs
Soundcore Sleep A30
Soundcore · 2025Sleep A30
8.1Score
4 advantages≈ $180
Higher score
7.2Noise control & calls9.3
3.8Battery7.1
4.2Build & features6.7

Why is ATH-TWX9MK2 better than Sleep A30?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Sleep A30: No
  2. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 20 Hz2×
  3. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  4. aptXYes · Sleep A30: No
  5. Driver size5.8 mm vs 4.6 mm+26%

Why is Sleep A30 better than ATH-TWX9MK2?

  1. Battery life6.5 h vs 9 h+38%
  2. Earbud weight (each)5.5 g vs 3 g+83%
  3. Bluetooth version5.2 vs 5.4+4%
  4. Charging time2.5 h vs 1.5 h+67%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size5.8 mm4.6 mm
Lowest frequency10 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω14 Ω
Sensitivity105 dB—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life6.5 h9 h
Battery life with ANC6 h6 h
Total with charging case—45 h
Charging time2.5 h1.5 h
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.4
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXYesNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.5 g3 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Colours—Mist Lilac Special, Lunar White Special, Moonlit White, Mist Green
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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