Audio-Technica ATH-R50X
Audio-Technica
57 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
Bose
91 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Audio-Technica ATH-R50X | Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.21 kg★ | 0.24 kg |
| Ear Cushion | velour | Protein Leather |
| Headband | — | Metal, Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 45 mm★ | — |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz | 5 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 50 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 93.30000305175781 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✗ |
| Codecs | Audio-Technica ATH-R50x Professional Open-Back Over-Ear Reference Headphones, Bundle with Desktop Stand, Black | Bose QuietComfort Headphones - Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Active Over Ear Noise Cancelling and Mic, USB-C Charging, Deep Bass, Up to 24 Hours of Playtime, Sandstone |
| Surround | — | Bose QuietComfort Headphones - Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Active Over Ear Noise Cancelling and Mic, USB-C Charging, Deep Bass, Up to 24 Hours of Playtime, Sandstone | Bose QuietComfort Headphones |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Active Noise Cancelling |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.1★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 2.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 3 m | 0.30000001192092896 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 24 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 15-minute boost gives your Bluetooth headphones up to 2.5 hours of play time |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | — | ✓★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| App | — | Bose app |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Audio-Technica ATH-R50X
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong comfort (74th percentile)
- Below average mic (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong anc (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Audio-Technica ATH-R50X0.334score per dollar
vs
Bose QuietComfort 884367-11000.454score per dollar
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
Scores 91 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 35 specs.
