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Updated April 11, 2024·
If call quality is paramount, the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 with its excellent mic and call performance is a strong choice, but prepare for a slightly higher price. Those earbuds also have a low latency mode which is good for watching videos or gaming, plus they are sweatproof and offer active noise cancelling for quieter listening experiences. The Sony Linkbuds, often less expensive, have a unique open design that allows you to stay aware of your surroundings, making them suitable for outdoor activities, but they might not be the best for noisy environments due to their open enclosure type. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7
- Good for music
- Excellent for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Very good for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Sony Linkbuds
- The Sony Linkbuds has no clear advantages over the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7.
Key differences
Music
7.3
6.6
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is good for music, while the Sony Linkbuds is only fair.
Gaming
8.7
5.5
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is very good for gaming, while the Sony Linkbuds is poor.
Phone Calls
9.1
6.8
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is excellent for phone calls, while the Sony Linkbuds is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.1
7.8
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sony Linkbuds is good.
TV and Video
8.2
5.4
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is very good for TV and video, while the Sony Linkbuds is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
2.5
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is very good for noise reduction, while the Sony Linkbuds is poor.
Battery
6.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Sony Linkbuds has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$199
$178
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$150
$200
$250
$300
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 has a price of $199 and the Sony Linkbuds costs $178.
Build Quality
8.5
9.3
The Sony Linkbuds 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 Sony Linkbuds compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 | Sony Linkbuds |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$199 | $178 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audio Technica | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2024 | February 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.4/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 9.1/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.2/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 20 | 17.5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 2.5/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.7 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Audio Technica ATH-TWX7
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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."
Sony Linkbuds
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Sam Moore | February 2022
"The Sony LinkBuds is definitely the most unique audio product to release so far in 2022, and it largely executes well on it's unoccluded design. However, it's hamstrung by all the same things as other unsealed earbuds."
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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 Sony
Sony is a multinational corporation, based out of Japan, with over 75 years of experience in the consumer electronics industry. In the audio market, Sony has been a trendsetter several times throughout its history. In 1979 they released the first-ever portable music player, the Sony Walkman, followed by the Discman 20 years later. Today, Sony is one of the leaders in the wireless headphone and earbud market, especially in terms of Active Noise Cancellation technology.
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