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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize exceptional sound for calls and meetings, enjoy music with high-quality audio, and need features like wireless operation, active noise cancelling, and low latency for gaming and TV, the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 would be a better choice despite being more expensive. However, if you're on a tight budget, mainly use earbuds for listening to music or watching videos without needing wireless connectivity or noise cancellation, and value comfort and lightweight, the Sony MDREX15AP could serve you well at a significantly lower cost. Keep in mind, Audio Technica also offers extra features like a built-in equalizer and sweatproof certification, making them more versatile for a range of activities, including exercise. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7
- Excellent for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Sony MDREX15AP
- Very good for music
- Excellent for TV and video
Key differences
Music
7.3
8.3
The Sony MDREX15AP is very good for music, while the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is good.
Gaming
8.7
6.7
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is very good for gaming, while the Sony MDREX15AP is only fair.
Phone Calls
9.1
3.5
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is excellent for phone calls, while the Sony MDREX15AP is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.1
5.4
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sony MDREX15AP is poor.
TV and Video
8.2
9.3
The Sony MDREX15AP is excellent for TV and video, while the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is very good.
Noise Reduction
8.3
7.0
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is very good for noise reduction, while the Sony MDREX15AP is good.
Battery
6.5 Hours
N/A
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Sony MDREX15AP does not have a battery.
Cost
$199
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The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 has a price of $199 and the Sony MDREX15AP costs $20.
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Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 and Sony MDREX15AP both have very good build quality.
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How the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 and the Sony MDREX15AP compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 | Sony MDREX15AP |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$199 | $20 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audio Technica | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2024 | March 1, 2014 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.4/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 9.1/10 | 3.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.2/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.6/10 | 4.6/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.7 Grams | 3.1 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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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."
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Pete Anthony | June 2022
"At the ultra budget $10 price-point (and we’ve seen the no-mic version go for as cheap as $7), I’d say these are a decent option if you’re looking for a passable pair of earbuds for basic use that’s as cheap as possible. I wouldn’t say they feel or sound as good as some of the ultra-budget alternatives out there – of which there are a few at this point – but some might disagree. I will say though that the cable is a little bit nicer than those of that same competition."
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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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