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Updated April 11, 2024·
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 may be more suitable if you're looking for earbuds with a strong performance in calls and meetings, gaming, and TV viewing, and they support LDAC for high-quality audio over Bluetooth. They're also sweatproof and offer good noise isolation for air travel and exercise. On the other hand, Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ could be your choice for a premium build quality and optimized audio experience for Android and Apple devices with AptX Adaptive support. They are also dustproof, offer wireless charging, and are slightly lighter, which enhances portability and comfort during extended use. Consider Audio Technica if you want a more feature-rich option at a midrange price, or Bang and Olufsen for specialized compatibility and luxury brand experience at a higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7
- Good for music
- Excellent for phone calls
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for exercise
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ
- The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has no clear advantages over the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7.
Key differences
Music
7.3
6.8
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is good for music, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is only fair.
Phone Calls
9.1
7.2
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is excellent for phone calls, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good.
Noise Reduction
8.3
7.0
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is very good for noise reduction, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good.
Cost
$199
$176
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The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 has a price of $199 and the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ costs $176.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.7
8.4
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 and Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ are both very good for gaming.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.1
8.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 to be excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is very good.
TV and Video
8.2
7.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 to be very good for TV and video, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good.
Battery
6.5 Hours
6.5 Hours
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has 6.5 hours of battery life.
Build Quality
8.5
8.9
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ and Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
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| Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 | Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$199 | $176 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audio Technica | Bang and Olufsen | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2024 | August 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.4/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 9.1/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.6/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | 6.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 20 | 20 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.7 Grams | 8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Billy Steele | January 2024
"There’s plenty to like about the ATH-TWX7. A robust set of features brings a lot of convenience to your day. But a few of those tools could still use some fine-tuning and the lack of automatic pausing in 2024 is a head scratcher. Still, the audio is mostly good, and transparency mode is better than most. Add in the solid call quality and the in-app voice test and the ATH-TWX7 are a worthy consideration, especially at this price. Too bad it falls short of being a more complete package some of the competition offers for a slightly larger investment."
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Tim Gideon | March 2022
"Bang & Olufsen’s audio products prioritize style and function just as much as sound quality. The company’s latest Beoplay EQ noise-cancelling true wireless earphones combine strong, accurate-leaning audio with solid noise cancellation in an exceedingly classy design."
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About Audio Technica
Audio Technica is a 60-year-old, Japan-based, professional audio equipment manufacturer. They started off making phonograph cartridges and have expanded their scope of products ever since to include extremely popular models of microphones and headphones. They have been the official audio equipment supplier of several editions of the Summer and Winter Olympics and every edition of the Grammy Awards since 1998.
About Bang and Olufsen
Bang and Olufsen is an almost century-old electronic goods manufacturer based in Denmark with a very special focus on design. Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen created the first AC radio in 1925 and went on to develop televisions, telephones and, of course, headphones and loudspeakers. Today, they are partnered with several companies, like Audi, BMW and Aston Martin, to provide very high-quality audio solutions.
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