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Updated April 11, 2024·
If sound quality for calls and meetings is a top priority, choose the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 since they offer excellent mic quality. For those prioritizing noise isolation for focused listening in noisy environments or air travel, the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds with their active noise cancelling will be a better choice. Gamers or TV watchers needing low latency will appreciate the TWX7's Low Latency Mode. The Bose are optimized for a wider range of devices, with app controls for both Android and Apple, while also offering a slightly longer battery life. However, if high durability is necessary, the TWX7 might be more reliable with a higher build and overall durability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7
- Excellent for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for exercise
Advantages of the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds
- Best in class for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
8.7
5.6
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is very good for gaming, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is poor.
Phone Calls
9.1
6.6
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is excellent for phone calls, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is only fair.
TV and Video
8.2
6.0
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is very good for TV and video, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is only fair.
Noise Reduction
8.3
9.1
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is excellent for noise reduction, while the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is very good.
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Key similarities
Music
7.3
7.1
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 and Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds are both good for music.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.1
9.5
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds to be best in class for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is excellent.
Battery
6.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds has 7 hours of battery life.
Cost
$199
$199
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 has a price of $199 and the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds costs $199.
Build Quality
8.5
8.9
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds and Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 both have very good build quality.
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How the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 and the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 | Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$199 | $199 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audio Technica | Bose | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2024 | October 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.4/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 9.1/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.2/10 | 6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.1 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 20 | 18 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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 | 5.4/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.7 Grams | 8.5 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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Lily Katz | March 2023
"The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds is a great do-it-all option for anyone, so long as you can afford it. This is a great alternative to the Apple AirPods Pro and Sony WF-1000XM4. You can choose the degree of noise canceling, and enjoy premium features like automatic ear-detection. These earbuds merit an IPX4 rating, making them a fine workout companion."
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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 Bose
Bose is an American audio equipment manufacturer based out of Framingham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1964 by Amar Bose with the goal of creating a speaker system that could accurately recreate the sound of a concert hall, Bose has become one of the most prominent players in the modern consumer audio market due to the premium feel of their products and their wide brand recognition.
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