Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2
Skullcandy Aviator S6AVW-T740
What Buyers Say
Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2
The Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2 are widely praised for their excellent, balanced sound quality that rivals the wired M50x, with rich detail, tight bass, and clear highs. Users highlight the solid Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, support for LDAC and AAC codecs, multipoint pairing, and exceptional battery life of over 50 hours as major advantages. While comfort is generally high, many note that the headband clamping force is strong, and the earpad and headband padding use a faux leather that tends to peel and flake over time, sometimes within a year. Build quality concerns, including fragile plastic hinges and a cheap-feeling headband, are recurrent complaints, though the overall value for sound performance is consistently rated very high.
Pros
- Excellent balanced sound quality
- Long 50+ hour battery life
- Stable Bluetooth 5.0 and LDAC support
- Multipoint device pairing
- Comfortable for long sessions
Cons
- Fake leather padding peels and flakes
- Strong headband clamping force
- Fragile plastic hinge joints
- Short included cables
- No active noise cancellation
Skullcandy Aviator S6AVW-T740
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Scores
Specifications
| Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2 | Skullcandy Aviator S6AVW-T740 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.29 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | professional-grade earpad | memory foam |
| Headband | professional-grade headband material | Faux Leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 45 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 15 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 28 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 38 Ω | 36 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 99 dB | 119.4000015258789 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 119.4000015258789 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, LDAC | Skullcandy Aviator 900 ANC Wireless Over-Ear Bluetooth Headphones, THX Spatial Audio with Head Tracking, Adaptive Noise Cancelling, Up to 60 Hours Battery, Microphone for iPhone Android - True Black |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 3 hours playback | 10 Minutes for 4 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | A-T Connect | Skullcandy App |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Skullcandy Aviator S6AVW-T740
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 42 specs.
