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Category | Features | Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro | Audio Technica ATH TWX9 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
weight | 12g | 10.8g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✓ | ✗ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 10.6mm | 5.8mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 40000Hz | 40000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 92dB/mW | 102dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 6hours |
battery life of charging case | 24hours | 18.5hours | |
charge time | 2hours | 2.5hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
has ldac | ✓ | ✗ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✗ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 4only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
mic sensitivity | ✗ | -38dBV/Pa | |
highest mic frequency | ✗ | 16000Hz | |
lowest mic frequency | ✗ | 100Hz | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✗ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 2only | 2only | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | 1Years | ✗ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings is the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX4, the Audio Technica ATH TWX9's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.
In comparison to the Audio Technica ATH TWX9, Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have a weight of 10.8g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, at 12g
are heavier than the Audio Technica ATH TWX9 by of 1.2g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Audio Technica ATH TWX9 are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds together.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have sweat resistance
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Audio Technica ATH TWX9's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro and Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have stereo speakers
ANC utilises advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero therefore "diluting" the noise.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation making both earbuds ideal for flights and morning commutes. The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 and Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that suits your commute or that suites your relaxation time.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 sit well in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that they reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 driver unit is 5.8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro driver unit is 10.6mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Audio Technica ATH TWX9 by 4.8mm
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal bass
Audio Technica ATH TWX9's highest frequency is at 40000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's highest frequency is at 40000Hz, this means that
both devices generate equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, Audio Technica ATH TWX9's measurement is 102dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's sound pressure level measurement is 92dB/mW. The sound pressure level, something is can be taken differently by separate people, so we need to have a way of getting a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9's battery life is 6 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's battery life is
more than that of Audio Technica ATH TWX9 by 2 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Audio Technica ATH TWX9's case is said to have a charge of 18.5 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours,
more than that of Audio Technica ATH TWX9 by 5.5 hours
It takes 2.5 hours to fully charge the Audio Technica ATH TWX9's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Audio Technica ATH TWX9 by 0.5 hours
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a compatible charging pad.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your device and charging case.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
equal to that of the Audio Technica ATH TWX9
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Audio Technica ATH TWX9
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Audio Technica ATH TWX9 will work well with your iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz. It can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, providing high-resolution audio.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have 4 microphones.
While the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro microphones are 6,
more than that of Audio Technica ATH TWX9 by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The size of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the microphone can recognize.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9's highest mic frequency is 16000Hz, high frequencies are better for picking up treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is known as its upper limiting frequency.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9's lowest mic frequency is 100Hz, low frequencies are better for picking up bass. The lowest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its lower limiting frequency.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have a find earbuds feature.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your phone to play an alarm from your earbuds to help you find them.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Audio Technica ATH TWX9
. Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call without missing notifications from another connected device.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also support this function. It means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
With the Audio Technica ATH TWX9, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a control panel on them.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your bag without a cover may easily damage them.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.