Name: Audio-Technica ATH OX7amp
Brand: Audio-Technica

Technical Specifications of Audio-Technica ATH OX7amp

Overall score

5.6

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Popularity

What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.

Sound

5.2

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Active noise cancellation (ANC)

What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology

When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

Driver type

What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used

When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

dynamic

Driver size

What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit

When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

Number of drivers

What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup

When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

Lowest frequency

What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce

When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

Calls & Controls

9.4

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Noise-canceling microphone

What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls

When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

Can be used as a headset

What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.

When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

Number of microphones

What it is: Total number of built-in microphones

When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

Boom microphone

What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity

When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

Microphone SNR

What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone

When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

Connectivity

6.2

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Connectivity

What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)

When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

Bluetooth version

What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported

When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

N/A

Maximum Bluetooth range

What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device

When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

N/A

Audio latency

What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode

When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

N/A

Multipoint support

What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices

When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

Features

3.8

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Ambient sound mode

What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness

When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

EQ support

What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer

When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

Companion app

What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates

When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

Adjustable ANC levels

What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels

When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

N/A

Voice assistant support

What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant

When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

Battery

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Battery life

What it is: Playback time on a single charge

When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

N/A

Battery life with ANC

What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled

When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

N/A

Charging time

What it is: Time required for a full battery charge

When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

N/A

Quick charge

What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period

When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

Battery capacity

What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery

When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

N/A

Design

6.8

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Brand name

What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.

When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Audio-Technica

Form factor

What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)

When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

on-ear

Weight

What it is: Total weight of the headphones

When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

Acoustic design

What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)

When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

closed-back

Clamp force

What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head

When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

Audio-Technica ATH OX7amp vs the average headphone

Why is Audio-Technica ATH OX7amp better than the average headphone?

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9 Hz lower bass extension
Audio-Technica ATH OX7amp has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (9 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: <=10 Hz
Audio-Technica ATH OX7amp has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (9 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.9 Hz vs 18 Hz
Clear call microphone
Audio-Technica ATH OX7amp offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.
Importance: MEDIUM
Audio-Technica ATH OX7amp offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Direct 3.5 mm plug
Audio-Technica ATH OX7amp includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average headphone does not. 38.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
What it is: Shows whether the headphones end in a built-in 3.5 mm male plug instead of relying on a separate detachable cable.
When it matters: When direct wired compatibility with older devices or adapters matters.
Importance: MEDIUM
Audio-Technica ATH OX7amp includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average headphone does not. 38.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
On-device controls
Audio-Technica ATH OX7amp includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
What it is: Physical controls available directly on headphones
When it matters: When you need playback, volume, or call controls to be easy to reach without pulling out your phone.
Importance: MEDIUM
Audio-Technica ATH OX7amp includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
In-line controls
Audio-Technica ATH OX7amp includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
What it is: Controls available on in-line remote of wired cable
When it matters: When your wired setup depends on cable-mounted buttons or call controls.
Importance: LOW
Audio-Technica ATH OX7amp includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
6,000 Hz higher treble extension
Audio-Technica ATH OX7amp has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (26,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
What it is: Highest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When treble extension and overall frequency reach matter to you.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=24000 Hz
Audio-Technica ATH OX7amp has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (26,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.26000 Hz vs 20000 Hz
USB-C charging
Audio-Technica ATH OX7amp uses USB-C charging, the average headphone does not. 29.4% of headphones use USB Type-C.
What it is: Uses USB-C connector for charging or data
When it matters: When you want to charge with the same cable family used by your phone, tablet, laptop, or other daily devices.
Importance: LOW
Audio-Technica ATH OX7amp uses USB-C charging, the average headphone does not. 29.4% of headphones use USB Type-C.
Sidetone support
Audio-Technica ATH OX7amp supports sidetone, the average headphone does not. 29.7% of headphones support sidetone.
What it is: Lets users hear their own voice during calls
When it matters: When long calls matter and you do not want to sound unnaturally loud in your own ears while speaking.
Importance: LOW
Audio-Technica ATH OX7amp supports sidetone, the average headphone does not. 29.7% of headphones support sidetone.
9 Hz lower bass extension
Audio-Technica ATH OX7amp has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (9 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
6,000 Hz higher treble extension
Audio-Technica ATH OX7amp has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (26,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
3 dB/mW higher sensitivity
Audio-Technica ATH OX7amp has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
24 dB higher max SPL
Audio-Technica ATH OX7amp has a higher max SPL than the average headphone (134 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
8x higher input power handling
Audio-Technica ATH OX7amp has a higher max input power than the average headphone (800 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
USB-C charging
Audio-Technica ATH OX7amp uses USB-C charging, the average headphone does not. 29.4% of headphones use USB Type-C.
Removable battery
Audio-Technica ATH OX7amp has a removable battery, the average headphone does not. 7.6% of headphones have a removable battery.
Play while charging
Audio-Technica ATH OX7amp can play while charging, the average headphone cannot. 55.9% of headphones support play while charging.
Direct 3.5 mm plug
Audio-Technica ATH OX7amp includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average headphone does not. 38.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
Clear call microphone
Audio-Technica ATH OX7amp offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
On-device controls
Audio-Technica ATH OX7amp includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
In-line controls
Audio-Technica ATH OX7amp includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
Sidetone support
Audio-Technica ATH OX7amp supports sidetone, the average headphone does not. 29.7% of headphones support sidetone.
Quick mic mute
Audio-Technica ATH OX7amp includes a quick mic mute, the average headphone does not. 33.5% of headphones support a mute function.

Why is Audio-Technica ATH OX7amp worse than the average headphone?

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3 mm tighter earcup width
Audio-Technica ATH OX7amp has tighter earcup width than the average headphone (40 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.
4.65x less popular
Audio-Technica ATH OX7amp is less popular than the average headphone (1.00 vs 4.646).
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters: When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Audio-Technica ATH OX7amp is less popular than the average headphone (1.00 vs 4.646).1 vs 4.65
3 mm tighter earcup width
Audio-Technica ATH OX7amp has tighter earcup width than the average headphone (40 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.
What it is: Internal width of the earcup cavity
When it matters: When earcup fit affects comfort and pressure around your ears.
Importance: MEDIUM
Audio-Technica ATH OX7amp has tighter earcup width than the average headphone (40 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.40 mm vs 43 mm

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What customers like about Audio-Technica ATH OX7amp?

Integrated amplifier significantly boosts volume and punchiness for low-powered mobile devices and smartphones.
Exciting and energizing sound signature with a well-maintained, powerful bass response.
Good soundstage width and scope for a compact, on-ear pair of headphones.
Functions completely fine passively even if the AAA battery powering the internal amplifier runs out.
Features a highly practical detachable cable design and includes a dedicated travel bag.

What customers dislike about Audio-Technica ATH OX7amp?

Build quality feels overwhelmingly cheap and plasticky, lacking premium durability.
On-ear fit causes physical discomfort and ear fatigue during prolonged listening sessions.
Bass can overly dominate the sound signature depending heavily on the audio source.
Sound profile loses noticeable vibrancy, volume, and high-frequency sparkle when the amplifier is switched off.
Cannot be folded into a compact form factor despite being designed for portable travel use.

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