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Updated April 11, 2024·
Considering your options, the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 offers better value for money with very good ratings across multiple categories including mic quality, calls and meetings, and overall sound quality, making it versatile for various uses from music listening to video calls. It features a low latency mode which is great for gaming and videos, and supports LDAC for higher quality audio streaming, but the lack of aptX support may be a downside for some devices. The Bowers and Wilkins PI7, on the other hand, has premium features such as aptX Adaptive and aptX LL for low-latency wireless audio, which might make it a better pick if connectivity with such devices is key. It also offers wireless charging, a feature not present in the ATH-TWX7, but its sound quality for music has been rated poorly. So, if price and balanced performance are important, go for the ATH-TWX7, but if specific low-latency codecs and wireless charging are more crucial for you and you're willing to spend more, consider the PI7. 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 Bowers and Wilkins PI7
- The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 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 Bowers and Wilkins PI7 is only fair.
Gaming
8.7
8.1
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 and Bowers and Wilkins PI7 are both very good for gaming, though the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
9.1
5.1
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is excellent for phone calls, while the Bowers and Wilkins PI7 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.1
4.8
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bowers and Wilkins PI7 is poor.
TV and Video
8.2
6.8
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is very good for TV and video, while the Bowers and Wilkins PI7 is only fair.
Battery
6.5 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 has 3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$199
$399
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The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 has a price of $199 and the Bowers and Wilkins PI7 costs $399.
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Key similarities
Noise Reduction
8.3
8.3
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 and Bowers and Wilkins PI7 are both very good for noise reduction.
Build Quality
8.5
8.9
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 and Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 both have very good build quality.
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How the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 and the Bowers and Wilkins PI7 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 | Bowers and Wilkins PI7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$199 | $399 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audio Technica | Bowers and Wilkins | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2024 | April 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 | 5.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 8.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.2/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.6/10 | 5.8/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 0.7 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5 | |
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 | 8.4/10 | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.7 Grams | 7 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."
Bowers and Wilkins PI7
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Chase Bernath | April 2022
"The primary selling point of the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 is the charging case that can transmit audio from any analog source to the earbuds. If you have a very specific and clear need for that feature, then the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 is for you."
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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 Bowers and Wilkins
Bowers and Wilkins is a British audio equipment manufacturer with a focus on innovation and product development. It was founded by a couple of real-life James Bonds, the co-founders John Bowers and Roy Wilkins, who met while working for MI6 during World War II. The company keeps being favored by enthusiasts due to their sound quality, craftsmanship and signature aesthetics.
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