Audio-Technica ATH-M50X
Audio-Technica
33 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
95 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Audio-Technica ATH-M50X | Sony WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | professional-grade earpad | synthetic leather |
| Headband | professional-grade headband material | synthetic leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 45 mm★ | 30 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 15 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 28 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 38 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 99 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Audio-Technica ATH-M50X Professional Studio Monitor Headphones, Black, Professional Grade, Critically Acclaimed, with Detachable Cable | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 30 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 12★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Sony | Sound Connect |
Pros & Cons
Audio-Technica ATH-M50X
- Strong sound (79th percentile)
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd 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 14 of 34 specs.