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Updated April 11, 2024·
If price is a concern and you're looking for something more affordable, the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 would be a better choice. However, if you're after the best comfort for extended wear and don't mind paying a premium, Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones offer "Best in Class" comfort. For those who prioritize mic quality, both options have "Very Good" ratings but if phone calls and meetings are a frequent use case, Audio Technica's "Excellent" score in that area could be the deciding factor. For gamers and those using headphones for TV and video, Bose has "Excellent" gaming and TV and video scores, making it more suitable for those applications. Both are wireless and support AAC codec, but the Bose has the added advantage of active noise cancelling and a longer battery life. The Audio Technica is low latency and sweatproof certified, better for exercise use and more portable, with a smaller earbud size. Each has its own unique set of features, so your choice should be based on which attributes best meet your personal needs and usage scenarios. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7
- Excellent for phone calls
- Good for exercise
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones
- Very good for music
- Excellent for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
- Best in class for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.3
8.3
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is very good for music, while the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is good.
Gaming
8.7
9.3
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is excellent for gaming, while the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is very good.
Phone Calls
9.1
5.3
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is excellent for phone calls, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.1
6.0
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is only fair.
TV and Video
8.2
9.0
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is excellent for TV and video, while the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is very good.
Noise Reduction
8.3
9.1
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is excellent for noise reduction, while the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is very good.
Battery
6.5 Hours
29.0 Hours
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones has 29 hours of battery life.
Cost
$199
$429
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The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 has a price of $199 and the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones costs $429.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones has excellent build quality, while the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 has very good build quality.
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How the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 and the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 | Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$199 | $429 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audio Technica | Bose | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2024 | November 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.4/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 9.1/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 9.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.2/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.6/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | 29 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 20 | N/A | |
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 | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 10/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.7 Grams | 255 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Audio Technica ATH-TWX7
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Engadget
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."
Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones
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Christian Thomas | January 2024
"The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are a credible step up from previous Bose ANC headphones, and they're built to hang tough with the competition for years into the future. No waterproofing is a bit of a letdown, but these headphones have the technical chops to make most quite happy."
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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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