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Updated April 11, 2024·
If price is a major concern, the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) would save you money and still offer very good overall sound quality, along with features like a longer battery life and wireless charging. But if you prioritize call quality and may use earbuds in environments where speaking is required, the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 with its excellent mic quality would be the better option. For active users, both are sweatproof, but if you're into gaming or need low latency, both have a low latency mode, with the Audio Technica offering LDAC codec which might be more appealing for some audiophiles. While the Audio Technica boasts a longer feature list, the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2)'s lighter weight and smaller size could be preferable for comfort and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7
- Excellent for phone calls
Advantages of the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
- The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has no clear advantages over the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7.
Key differences
Phone Calls
9.1
7.9
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is excellent for phone calls, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is good.
Cost
$199
$149
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The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 has a price of $199 and the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) costs $149.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has excellent build quality, while the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.3
7.0
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 and "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) are both good for music.
Gaming
8.7
8.5
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 and "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) are both very good for gaming.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.1
9.1
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 and "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) are both excellent for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
8.2
8.0
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 and "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) are both very good for TV and video.
Noise Reduction
8.3
8.0
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 and "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) are both very good for noise reduction.
Battery
6.5 Hours
6.7 Hours
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has 6.7 hours of battery life.
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How the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 and the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 | "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$199 | $149 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audio Technica | "Nothing" Brand | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2024 | March 1, 2023 | |
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 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | 6.7 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.3. | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 20 | 30 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.7 Grams | 4.4 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."
"Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
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Jasper Lastoria | March 2023
"For the price the Nothing Ear (2) is pretty good. It fits well, and the IP54 rating (and IP55 with case) is durable enough for daily life. Most of its unique features are found in the Nothing X app, such as personalized frequency responses, and personalized, adjustable ANC."
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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.
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