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Audio Technica ATH-TWX9MK3 vs Edifier TWS STAX S10 ANC planar

What ATH-TWX9MK3 does better (2) and where TWS STAX S10 ANC planar wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-TWX9MK3
Audio Technica · 2026ATH-TWX9MK3
8.4Score
2 advantages≈ $280
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Edifier TWS STAX S10 ANC planar
3 advantages≈ $290
7.2Noise control & calls9.3

Why is ATH-TWX9MK3 better than TWS STAX S10 ANC planar?

  1. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 20 Hz2×
  2. Bluetooth version6 vs 5.4+11%

Why is TWS STAX S10 ANC planar better than ATH-TWX9MK3?

  1. Battery life with ANC11 h vs 18 h+64%
  2. Driver size5.8 mm vs 12 mm2.1×
  3. Charging time2.5 h vs 1.5 h+67%
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver typeDynamicPlanar magnetic
Driver size5.8 mm12 mm
Lowest frequency10 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity107 dB92 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life15 h—
Battery life with ANC11 h18 h
Charging time2.5 h1.5 h
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version65.4
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, LHDC, LC3, AAC, SBCLDAC, LHDC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXNoNo
LDACYesYes
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.1 g—
Protection ratingIPX4IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)—5
Colours—Black
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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