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  3. ATH-TWX9MK3 vs Liberty 5 Pro Max

Audio Technica ATH-TWX9MK3 vs Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max

What ATH-TWX9MK3 does better (3) and where Liberty 5 Pro Max wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-TWX9MK3
Audio Technica · 2026ATH-TWX9MK3
8.4Score
3 advantages≈ $280
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Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max
Soundcore · 2026Liberty 5 Pro Max
9.0Score
3 advantages≈ $240
Higher score
7.4Sound6.3
7.2Noise control & calls8.7
8.9Battery8.6
4.6Build & features7.8

Why is ATH-TWX9MK3 better than Liberty 5 Pro Max?

  1. Battery life15 h vs 12 h+25%
  2. Charging time2.5 h vs 3 h+20%
  3. Earbud weight (each)5.1 g vs 5.9 g+16%

Why is Liberty 5 Pro Max better than ATH-TWX9MK3?

  1. Battery life with ANC11 h vs 28 h2.5×
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  3. Driver size5.8 mm vs 9.2 mm+59%
Specifications

Side by side

Audio Technica ATH-TWX9MK3Audio Technica ATH-TWX9MK3≈ $2808.4
Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro MaxSoundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max≈ $2409.0
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size5.8 mm9.2 mm
Lowest frequency10 Hz10 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω17 Ω
Sensitivity107 dB123 dB
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Dolby Atmos—Yes
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones—8
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life15 h12 h
Battery life with ANC11 h28 h
Total with charging case—50 h
Battery capacity—62 mAh
Charging time2.5 h3 h
Quick charge (claimed)—5 min → 4 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version66.1
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, LHDC, LC3, AAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXNoNo
LDACYesYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.1 g5.9 g
Protection ratingIPX4IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes

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