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Audio-Technica ATH OX7amp Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£90Form factor:on-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Audio-Technica ATH OX7amp Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.1

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

80%

6.1

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 58% of headphones
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components

52%

6.4

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.1

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

6.6

Battery

4%

9.3

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 59% of headphones
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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Score components

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User ratings

30%

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Best prices

    N/A~ £90

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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Audio-Technica ATH OX7amp

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components:

52%

6.4

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.1

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

6.6

Battery

4%

9.3

Calls & Controls

6.1
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Audio-Technica ATH OX7amp has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 73.4% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components:

60%

6.1

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.2
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
â–¼ Worse than 27% of models
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
Driver size
40 mm
â–² Better than 29% of models
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.6% of headphones and equal to 53.3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Number of drivers
1
â–¼ Worse than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
9 Hz
Lowest frequency
9 Hz
â–² Better than 80% of models
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 9 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 79.8% of headphones and equal to 0.4% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
yes
Noise-canceling microphone
yes
â–² Better than 61% of models
This pair of headphones supports a noise-canceling microphone. 61.1% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
Can be used as a headset
yes
â–² Better than 15% of models
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
1
Number of microphones
1
â–² Better than 27% of models
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 1 microphones, more microphones than 26.9% of headphones and equal to 50.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
?
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wired
Connectivity
wired
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
Multipoint support
no
Multipoint support
no
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
Ambient sound mode
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
EQ support
no
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
Companion app
no
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
â–² Better than 39% of models
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
Quick charge
no
â–¼ Worse than 33% of models
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
Audio-Technica
Form factor
on-ear
Weight
220 g
Weight
220 g
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 220 g, heavier than 50.3% of headphones and equal to 1.4% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Audio-Technica ATH OX7amp vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 9 Hz lower bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    9 Hz
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (9 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    9 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • Clear call microphone
    Noise-canceling microphone
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    Has a 3.5mm male connector
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • On-device controls
    On-device controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • In-line controls
    In-line controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • 6,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Highest frequency
    26,000 Hz
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <20k Hz – >40k Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (26000 Hz vs 20000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20000 Hz.
    26,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • Sidetone support
    Sidetone
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This pair of headphones supports sidetone, the average pair of headphones does not. 25.3% of headphones support sidetone.
  • USB-C charging
    USB Type-C
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This pair of headphones uses USB-C charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.5% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • 9 Hz lower bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    9 Hz
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (9 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    9 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 6,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Highest frequency
    26,000 Hz
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <20k Hz – >40k Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (26000 Hz vs 20000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20000 Hz.
    26,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 3 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    105 dB/mW
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 24 dB higher max SPL
    Max SPL
    134 dB
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <95 dB – >126 dB
    This pair of headphones has a higher max SPL than the average pair of headphones (134 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    134 dB vs 110 dB
  • 8x higher input power handling
    Max input power
    800 mW
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <10 mW – >1.6k mW
    This pair of headphones has a higher max input power than the average pair of headphones (800 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
    800 mW vs 100 mW
  • USB-C charging
    USB Type-C
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This pair of headphones uses USB-C charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.5% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • Play while charging
    Play while charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This pair of headphones can play while charging, the average pair of headphones cannot. 29.1% of headphones support play while charging.
  • Removable battery
    Removable battery
    yes
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This pair of headphones has a removable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 7.8% of headphones have a removable battery.
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    Has a 3.5mm male connector
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • Clear call microphone
    Noise-canceling microphone
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    On-device controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • In-line controls
    In-line controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Sidetone support
    Sidetone
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This pair of headphones supports sidetone, the average pair of headphones does not. 25.3% of headphones support sidetone.
  • Quick mic mute
    Mute function
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This pair of headphones includes a quick mic mute, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.3% of headphones support a mute function.
  • 5.87x less popular
    Audio-Technica ATH OX7amp is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 4 mm tighter earcup width
    Earcup inner width
    40 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <33 mm – >60 mm
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (40 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    40 mm vs 44 mm
  • 5.87x less popular
    Audio-Technica ATH OX7amp is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 4 mm tighter earcup width
    Earcup inner width
    40 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <33 mm – >60 mm
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (40 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    40 mm vs 44 mm

Third-party reviews

What we 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 we don't like 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.

Verdict

The Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-OX7AMP is a closed-back dynamic on-ear headphone featuring a built-in high-output amplifier powered by a single AAA battery to enhance clarity and dynamic response. It is equipped with 40mm drivers, offering a wide frequency response of 9 to 26,000 Hz, an impedance of 68 ohms, and a sensitivity of 105 dB/mW when the amp is engaged (99 dB/mW when off). Main characteristics include its unique wired-only amplified design and the inclusion of two 1.2m detachable cables, one of which features an in-line microphone and remote for smartphone control. Pros include powerful bass performance, impressive detail levels for a portable pair, and a lightweight 220g build with a padded headband for stability. However, cons include a mid-firm clamping force that may cause discomfort during long sessions, a somewhat 'toy-like' plastic aesthetic on the controls, and the ongoing need to replace or recharge the internal battery.

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