Audio-Technica ATH-TWX9

★★★★☆ 3.7 (552)

Five adaptive noise-cancelling modes and touch-activated hear-through let you blend ambient sound, paired with 5.8mm high-resolution drivers, aptX Adaptive, and 6-hour battery life for detailed, low-latency audio. A lightweight 66g build with twelve eartip options and IPX4 splash resistance provides a secure, customizable fit, and multipoint Bluetooth 5.2 connects to two devices simultaneously. Best for fitness-focused users and mobile gamers who need adaptive noise control, a stable fit, and clear call quality in changing environments.

form factor in-ear
driver type high-resolution
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
bluetooth version 5.2
battery life hours 6
case battery hours 18.5
water resistance IPX4
Audio-Technica ATH-TWX9 earbuds
57 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong connectivity (96th percentile) 96th
  • Strong anc (92th percentile) 92th
  • Strong build (79th percentile) 79th
  • Strong comfort (71th percentile) 71th

Cons

  • Below average battery (19th percentile)
  • Below average user sentiment (31th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews — so you can see whether early praise held up.

Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
72/100Our AI sentiment readmedium confidence · 12 sources · May 2026
1★2★3★4★5★Q4 '22: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '23: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '23: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ4 '23: 2.5★ · 2 reviewsQ1 '24: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '24: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '24: 2.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '25: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '25: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '26: 5.0★ · 1 review1122111111Q4 '22Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews

Based on 12 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Anc 91.9
Mic 65.3
Build 78.6
Sound 61.4
Battery 18.7
Comfort 70.6
User Sentiment 30.9
Connectivity 96.2
Social Proof 43.8

Specifications

Full Specifications

Design

Form Factor in-ear
Wearing Style true wireless
Ear Tips 4 diameter sizes, 3 stem lengths
Weight 0.1 kg / 0.1 lbs

Audio

Driver Type high-resolution
Driver Size 5.8
Hi-Res Audio Yes
Codecs Audio-Technica ATH-TWX9 Wireless Earbuds, Premium Listening Experience with Bluetooth Wireless, Noise-Cancellation, High-Resolution Drivers with Innovative Acoustic Technology

Noise Control

ANC Yes
ANC Type hybrid
Transparency Yes

Connectivity

Wireless Yes
Bluetooth 5.2
Multipoint Yes

Earbud Battery

Battery Life 6
Charging USB-C

Case Battery

Case Battery 18.5
Case Charging USB-C
Wireless Charging Yes

Microphone

Microphone Yes
NC Mic Yes

Features

Voice Assistant Siri, Google Assistant
Touch Controls Yes
App A-T connect
Gaming Mode Yes
Bone Conduction No
Water Resistance IPX4

vs Competition

Spec Audio-Technica ATH-TWX9 Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A
Form Factor in-ear in-ear in-ear in-ear in-ear in-ear
Driver Type high-resolution Dynamic Dynamic Dynamic Dynamic Dynamic
Wireless true true true true true true
Active Noise Cancellation true true true true true true
Bluetooth Version 5.2 5.3 5.3 5.4 5.3 5.3
Battery Life Hours 6 8 8 6 6 8
Case Battery Hours 18.5 24 28 26 18 24
Water Resistance IPX4 IPX4 IPX4 IP57 IPX4 IP57
Multipoint true true true true true true
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AncMicBuildSoundBatteryComfortUser SentimentConnectivitySocial Proof
Audio-Technica ATH-TWX9 91.965.378.661.418.770.630.996.243.8
Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 Compare 96.799.878.69675.570.679.19994.2
Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 Compare 96.796.878.69978.993.391.99964.6
Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare 96.796.898.791.772.593.379.199.686.1
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare 96.79078.696.246.993.391.997.794.2
Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A Compare 96.780.198.789.275.570.6097.799.7

Price

Value & Pricing

From €280 1 offers across 1 retailers
Amazon.it 1 offers From €280
€280

Usage Scores

Calls (51.1)Music (46.4)Overall (57)Budget (59.6)Gaming (59.1)Travel (51.4)Commute (48.4)Fitness (52)

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