Audio-Technica M50XBT Studio
Audio-Technica
46 Overall Score
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Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Beyerdynamic
89 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Audio-Technica M50XBT Studio
88 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
These headphones are praised for their excellent sound quality, realistic audio reproduction, and versatility with both wired and Bluetooth connections. Users highlight long battery life, comfort for extended wear, and good passive noise isolation. However, the build quality is mostly plastic and not high-end, and there is no active noise cancellation. Overall, they are considered a great value for those who prefer natural sound over artificial bass boosting.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Realistic audio reproduction
- Long battery life (50 hours)
- Comfortable for extended wear
- Good passive noise isolation
Cons
- Plastic build quality
- No active noise cancellation
- Not high-end materials
- No multipoint pairing (unanswered Q&A)
- No ear cup flip for conversation
Sound quality 5
Battery life 2
Comfort 3
Build quality 3
Noise isolation 3
Bluetooth pairing 2
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Audio-Technica M50XBT Studio | Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | — | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.79 kg | 0.22 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | — | replaceable ear pads |
| Headband | — | aluminum and durable textiles |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 22 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 48 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | AVDTP 1.3, HFP 1.9, GAVDP 1.3, SPP 1.2, A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Range | — | 15 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 15-minute charge for up to 15 hours of listening time |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 630 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 2★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa | Google Fast Pair |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | A-T Connect | beyerdynamic app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Audio-Technica M50XBT Studio
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong battery (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong sound (77th percentile)
- Below average comfort (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 39 specs.