Audio-Technica ATH-R50X
Audio-Technica
55 Overall Score
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Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Beyerdynamic
89 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Audio-Technica ATH-R50X
72 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
The Audio-Technica open-back headphones receive praise for their comfortable fit, lightweight design, and detailed soundstage that reveals nuances in music. However, the stock cable is widely criticized as poor, and some users find the tuning shouty or bright, recommending the R30x or R70xa instead. Overall, they are seen as a good value for the price, especially for mixing and guitar playing, but the cable and pad longevity are concerns.
Pros
- Comfortable and lightweight design
- Detailed and revealing soundstage
- Good bass response for open-back
- Great value for the price
- Crisp and clear audio
Cons
- Poor stock cable quality
- Shouty or bright tuning for some
- No replacement head pads available
- Short cable lacks 1/4" adapter threads
- Long cable can be a hazard
Comfort 4
Sound quality 5
Cable quality 3
Value for money 3
Build quality 2
Tuning 2
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Audio-Technica ATH-R50X | Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.21 kg★ | 0.22 kg |
| Ear Cushion | velour | replaceable ear pads |
| Headband | — | aluminum and durable textiles |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 22 kHz |
| Impedance | 50 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 93.30000305175781 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Audio-Technica ATH-R50x Professional Open-Back Over-Ear Reference Headphones, Black, 3-Pack | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 3 m | — |
| Range | — | 15 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 15-minute charge for up to 15 hours of listening time |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Capacity | — | 630 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 2★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Fast Pair |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | — | beyerdynamic app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Audio-Technica ATH-R50X
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Strong comfort (67th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd 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
Pricing
Audio-Technica ATH-R50X0.325score per dollar
vs
Beyerdynamic Aventho 1000.449score per dollar
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 41 specs.
