Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2
Audio-Technica
65 Overall Score
vs
Sennheiser HD 5 HD 599
Sennheiser
40 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Studio
Music
Gaming
Work
Calls
Commute
Specifications
| Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2 | Sennheiser HD 5 HD 599 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.41 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | professional-grade earpad | soft replaceable ear pads |
| Headband | professional-grade headband material | Aluminum |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 45 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 15 Hz | 12 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 28 kHz | 39 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 38 Ω | 50 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 99 dB | 108 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, LDAC | SENNHEISER HD 599 Open Back Headphone, Ivory |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 6.35mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 2.990000009536743 m |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 3 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Mic Count | 2★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | A-T Connect | — |
| 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)
Sennheiser HD 5 HD 599
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average comfort (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average mic (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT20.365score per dollar
vs
Sennheiser HD 5 HD 5990.275score per dollar
Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2
Scores 65 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 37 specs.
