Overall Score 7.0 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 5.7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Audio Technica ATH TWX9 | Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
weight | 10.8g | 8.12g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has an earbud foam | ✗ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✗ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✗ | |
driver unit size | 5.8mm | 14.2mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 40000Hz | 40000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 102dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 6hours | 5hours |
battery life of charging case | 18.5hours | 15hours | |
charge time | 2.5hours | 1.5hours | |
battery power | ✗ | 30mAh | |
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 | ✓ | ✗ | |
audio latency | ✗ | 60ms | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 4only | 4only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
mic sensitivity | -38dBV/Pa | ✗ | |
highest mic frequency | 16000Hz | ✗ | |
lowest mic frequency | 100Hz | ✗ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✗ |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 2only | ✗ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX4, the Audio Technica ATH TWX9's rating for solids indicates 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, Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 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 for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.
The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS, at 8.12g
weigh less than the Audio Technica ATH TWX9 by -2.68g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires linking any part of the device together, Audio Technica ATH TWX9 are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have sweat resistance
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
An earbud foam is designed to be ultracompact and lightweight, with little interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have an earbud foam for some people it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.
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 Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS and Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have stereo speakers
ANC uses advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 sit well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down background sounds well as preventing the device voice audio from leaking out .
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have a unit size of 5.8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size determines the sound made by the earbuds.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS driver unit is 14.2mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Audio Technica ATH TWX9 by 8.4mm
, 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 yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
Audio Technica ATH TWX9's highest frequency is at 40000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component makes high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's highest frequency is at 40000Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure 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.
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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's battery life is
less 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 a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
This is given by the manufacturer, and Audio Technica ATH TWX9's case has a full charge of 18.5 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's charging case has a battery life of 15 hours,
less than that of Audio Technica ATH TWX9 by 3.5 hours
It takes 2.5 hours to fully charge the Audio Technica ATH TWX9's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Audio Technica ATH TWX9 by 1 hours
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's battery capacity is 30mAh, battery power, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 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 connecting via Bluetooth.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 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 the same bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Audio Technica ATH TWX9 will work well with your iPad. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 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 is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio.
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. Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have a latency of 60ms, a lower latency reduces audio lag and is particularly important when playing games or watching videos.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have 4 microphones.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS microphones are 4,
equal to that of the Audio Technica ATH TWX9
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS too use a noise-canceling 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 measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the microphone can pick up.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9's highest mic frequency is 16000Hz, high frequencies are best for picking up 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 channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have a find earbuds feature.
The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your phone to play an alarm from your earbuds to help you find them.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
Also the Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS also have the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
With the Audio Technica ATH TWX9, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS too have a control panel on them.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 come with their own special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.