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JVC XX HA-XC72T vs Yamaha TW-E5B

What XX HA-XC72T does better (3) and where TW-E5B wins (4) — every spec side by side.

JVC XX HA-XC72T
JVC · 2022XX HA-XC72T
8.7Score
3 advantages≈ $65
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Yamaha TW-E5B
Yamaha · 2022TW-E5B
6.5Score
4 advantages≈ $80
7.2Noise control & calls4.6
6.7Battery6.1
8.6Build & features7.4

Why is XX HA-XC72T better than TW-E5B?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · TW-E5B: No
  2. Battery life9 h vs 8 h+12%
  3. Earbud weight (each)4.6 g vs 6.5 g+41%

Why is TW-E5B better than XX HA-XC72T?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · XX HA-XC72T: Yes
  2. Charging time2 h vs 1 h2×
  3. aptXNo · XX HA-XC72T: Yes
  4. Driver size6 mm vs 7 mm+17%
Specifications

Side by side

JVC XX HA-XC72TJVC XX HA-XC72T≈ $658.7
Yamaha TW-E5BYamaha TW-E5B≈ $806.5
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size6 mm7 mm
Number of drivers—2
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life9 h8 h
Battery life with ANC7.5 h—
Total with charging case—30 h
Charging time2 h1 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCaptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoYes
LDACNoNo
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant, Siri
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.6 g6.5 g
Protection ratingIP55IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx5
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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