Audio-Technica M50XBT Studio
Audio-Technica
46 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
95 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
Sony WH-1000XM6
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Audio-Technica M50XBT Studio | Sony WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | — | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.79 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | — | synthetic leather |
| Headband | — | synthetic leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 45 mm★ | 30 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 5 Hz★ |
| Impedance | — | 48 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 12★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa | — |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | A-T Connect | Sony | Sound Connect |
| 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)
Sony WH-1000XM6
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 34 specs.