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Audio Technica ATH-TWX9MK3 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro

What ATH-TWX9MK3 does better (4) and where Galaxy Buds4 Pro wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-TWX9MK3
Audio Technica · 2026ATH-TWX9MK3
8.4Score
4 advantages≈ $280
vs
Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro
Samsung · 2026Galaxy Buds4 Pro
8.4Score
1 advantage≈ $270
Higher score
7.2Noise control & calls7.2
8.9Battery4.5
4.6Build & features9.7

Why is ATH-TWX9MK3 better than Galaxy Buds4 Pro?

  1. Battery life15 h vs 7 h2.1×
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Galaxy Buds4 Pro: No
  3. Battery life with ANC11 h vs 6 h+83%
  4. LDACYes · Galaxy Buds4 Pro: No

Why is Galaxy Buds4 Pro better than ATH-TWX9MK3?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size5.8 mm—
Lowest frequency10 Hz—
Highest frequency40,000 Hz—
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity107 dB—
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life15 h7 h
Battery life with ANC11 h6 h
Charging time2.5 h—
Wireless charging (case)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version66.1
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, LHDC, LC3, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.1 g5.1 g
Protection ratingIPX4IP57
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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