Overall Score 7.4 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 7.0 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Beats Fit Pro | Audio Technica ATH TWX9 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
weight | 11.2g | 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 | 9.5mm | 5.8mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20000Hz | 40000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 101.3dB/mW | 102dB/mW | |
has a neodymium magnet | ✓ | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 7hours | 6hours |
battery life of charging case | 21hours | 18.5hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 2.5hours | |
battery power | 55mAh | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✗ | ✓ | |
audio latency | 70ms | ✗ | |
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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Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX4, the Audio Technica ATH TWX9's rating is read as, the first number 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.
Compared to the Audio Technica ATH TWX9, Beats Fit 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 take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.
The Beats Fit Pro, at 11.2g
are heavier than the Audio Technica ATH TWX9 by of 0.4g
True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Audio Technica ATH TWX9 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together.
Beats Fit Pro also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
Beats Fit Pro have wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 are resistant to sweat
Beats Fit Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Beats Fit Pro and Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.
Beats Fit Pro too have ANC making either of the earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that enhances your chill time.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 stay well in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that both limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have a unit size of 5.8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the sound made by the device.
Beats Fit Pro driver unit is 9.5mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Audio Technica ATH TWX9 by 3.7mm
, as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Beats Fit Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices make sound with equal bass
Audio Technica ATH TWX9's highest frequency is at 40000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device produces high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.
Beats Fit Pro's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Beats Fit Pro
SPL, is the pressure level of sound, 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.
Beats Fit Pro's sound pressure level measurement is 101.3dB/mW. The sound pressure level, something is can be taken differently by separate persons, so we need to have a way of getting an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
Beats Fit Pro have neodymium magnets, when used in earbuds produce a higher sensitivity and substantial sound output using less power to do so. They can help produce music at quite a high SPL, with the use of high magnetic flux.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9's battery life is 6 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
Beats Fit Pro's battery life is
more than that of Audio Technica ATH TWX9 by 1 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the vendor, and Audio Technica ATH TWX9's case has a charge of 18.5 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.
Beats Fit Pro's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours,
more than that of Audio Technica ATH TWX9 by 2.5 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 long periods.
Beats Fit Pro takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Audio Technica ATH TWX9 by 1.5 hours
Beats Fit Pro's battery capacity is 55mAh, battery capacity, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging status of your device and case.
Beats Fit Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Beats Fit Pro too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Beats Fit Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5,
older than that of Audio Technica ATH TWX9
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Beats Fit 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. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Since its 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 , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Beats Fit 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.
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).
Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to be transmitted to your earbuds. Beats Fit Pro have a latency of 70ms, a lower latency reduces audio lag and is particularly important when playing games or watching videos.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have 4 microphones.
While the Beats Fit Pro microphones are 6,
more than that of Audio Technica ATH TWX9 by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The Beats Fit Pro too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.
The 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 calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the earbud microphone can recognize.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9's highest mic frequency is 16000Hz, high frequencies are best for recording treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is known as its upper limiting frequency.
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.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The Beats Fit Pro support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic.
The Beats Fit 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 lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Audio Technica ATH TWX9 support the find earbuds feature.
The Beats Fit Pro also have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your phone to play an alarm from your device to help you locate them.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device.
Beats Fit Pro too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Beats Fit 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 and not miss notifications from another device.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Beats Fit Pro too have this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.
With the Audio Technica ATH TWX9, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
Beats Fit Pro too have a control panel on them.
The Beats Fit 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.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
The Beats Fit Pro too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the device.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your bag without a cover can easily damage them.
Beats Fit Pro also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.