A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 IPX4

Huawei FreeBuds 5 IP54

IP ratings is the rating of protection offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).

Having a value of IP54, the Huawei FreeBuds 5's rating for solids indicates that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety, 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 Huawei FreeBuds 5, Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, they both have the same rating against liquids

Weight

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 10.8g

Huawei FreeBuds 5 10.8g

Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a weight of 10.8g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

Audio Technica ATH TWX9, at 10.8g have the same weight as the Huawei FreeBuds 5

Has No Wires Or Cables

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Huawei FreeBuds 5 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds together.

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 are resistant to sweat

Audio Technica ATH TWX9's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Huawei FreeBuds 5's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

ANC uses advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.

The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 too have Active Noise Cancellation making both devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 sit well in place, creating a sound covering that reduces background sounds and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.

Driver Unit Size

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 5.8mm

Huawei FreeBuds 5 11mm

Huawei FreeBuds 5 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size determines the loudness of the device.

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 driver unit is 5.8mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5 by 5.2mm , 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 yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 20Hz

Huawei FreeBuds 5 16Hz

Huawei FreeBuds 5's lowest frequency is at 16Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Audio Technica ATH TWX9's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that Huawei FreeBuds 5 can produce a juicier bass than the Audio Technica ATH TWX9

Highest Frequency

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 40000Hz

Huawei FreeBuds 5 40000Hz

The Huawei FreeBuds 5's highest frequency is at 40000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Audio Technica ATH TWX9's highest frequency is at 40000Hz, this implies that both devices generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 102dB/mW

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure 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.

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Battery Life

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 6hours

Huawei FreeBuds 5 5hours

Huawei FreeBuds 5's battery life is 5 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Audio Technica ATH TWX9's battery life is more than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5 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.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 18.5hours

Huawei FreeBuds 5 25hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Huawei FreeBuds 5's case is said to have a charge of 25 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.

Audio Technica ATH TWX9's charging case has a battery life of 18.5 hours, less than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5 by 6.5 hours

Charge Time

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 2.5hours

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

It requires 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 for the first time.

Battery Power

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 ✗

Huawei FreeBuds 5 42mAh

Huawei FreeBuds 5's battery power is 42mAh, battery power, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 ✓

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

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).

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Number Of Microphones

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 4only

Huawei FreeBuds 5 6only

Huawei FreeBuds 5 have 6 microphones.

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 microphones are 4, less than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5 by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the desired sound.

The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.

Mic Sensitivity

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 -38dBV/Pa

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

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 pick up.

Highest Mic Frequency

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 16000Hz

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

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.

Lowest Mic Frequency

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 100Hz

Category	Features	Audio Technica ATH TWX9	Huawei FreeBuds 5
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IP54
	weight	10.8g	10.8g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✗
	driver unit size	5.8mm	11mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	16Hz
	highest frequency	40000Hz	40000Hz
	sound pressure level	102dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	6hours	5hours
	battery life of charging case	18.5hours	25hours
	charge time	2.5hours	✗
	battery power	✗	42mAh
	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	4only	6only
	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	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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A summary of the review by feature comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Battery Power

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Ldac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Mic Sensitivity

Highest Mic Frequency

Lowest Mic Frequency

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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