Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2
Audio-Technica
65 Overall Score
vs
Apple Beats Studio Pro MC2N4LLA-MS90
Apple
30 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Studio
Music
Gaming
Work
Calls
Commute
Specifications
| Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2 | Apple Beats Studio Pro MC2N4LLA-MS90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.91 kg |
| Ear Cushion | professional-grade earpad | — |
| Headband | professional-grade headband material | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 45 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 15 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 28 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 38 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 99 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, LDAC | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | fully-adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs★ | 40 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hrs | 0.16670000553131104 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 3 hours playback | 10 min for 4 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | A-T Connect | Beats App |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average comfort (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Apple Beats Studio Pro MC2N4LLA-MS90
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
- Below average comfort (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average social proof (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average sound (20th percentile)20th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2
Scores 65 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 38 specs.