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Updated April 11, 2024·
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 earbuds offer wireless convenience, active noise cancelling, and are well-suited for calls and meetings with an excellent built-in microphone. They support LDAC for high-quality audio streaming and have a low latency mode for videos and gaming. If you exercise, these are sweatproof and have a secure fit. However, HyperX Cloud II headphones have better overall build quality and superior comfort, making them great for extended gaming or TV sessions. They possess a boom mic for clear communication, though they lack wireless capability and noise cancellation. Consider the ATH-TWX7 for versatility and wireless features, or the Cloud II for comfort and durability, particularly if you don't mind a wired connection. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7
- Excellent for phone calls
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the HyperX Cloud II
- The HyperX Cloud II has no clear advantages over the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7.
Key differences
Phone Calls
9.1
7.5
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is excellent for phone calls, while the HyperX Cloud II is good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.1
7.0
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the HyperX Cloud II is good.
TV and Video
8.2
7.6
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is very good for TV and video, while the HyperX Cloud II is good.
Noise Reduction
8.3
6.0
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is very good for noise reduction, while the HyperX Cloud II is only fair.
Battery
6.5 Hours
N/A
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The HyperX Cloud II does not have a battery.
Cost
$199
$64
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 has a price of $199 and the HyperX Cloud II costs $64.
Build Quality
8.5
10.0
The HyperX Cloud II has best in class build quality, while the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.3
7.7
The HyperX Cloud II and Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 are both good for music.
Gaming
8.7
8.6
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 and HyperX Cloud II are both very good for gaming.
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How the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 and the HyperX Cloud II compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 | HyperX Cloud II |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$199 | $64 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audio Technica | HyperX | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2024 | January 1, 2015 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 9.1/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.6/10 | 4.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 20 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 10/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.7 Grams | 317.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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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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Rhys McIntyre | December 2022
"My overall impression of the HyperX Cloud II gaming headset is overwhelmingly positive. In my opinion, this is one of the best mid-priced gaming headsets currently on the market.Solid sound quality, superior comfort, and a sleek, lightweight design – this headset delivers all of the important aspects that a gaming headset should."
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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 HyperX
Starting originally as a high-performance and gaming line of memory modules within Kingston and later acquired by HP, HyperX is a dedicated esports and gaming division focused on developing peripherals, microphones and headsets. Providing budget-friendly, comfortable and highly functional products, HyperX has become the go-to for many gamers around the world, resulting in sales of over 20 million headsets throughout the years.
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