Audio-Technica ATH-R50X
Srhythm NiceComfort NC95
What Buyers Say
Audio-Technica ATH-R50X
The Audio-Technica open-back headphones receive praise for their comfortable fit, lightweight design, and detailed soundstage that reveals nuances in music. However, the stock cable is widely criticized as poor, and some users find the tuning shouty or bright, recommending the R30x or R70xa instead. Overall, they are seen as a good value for the price, especially for mixing and guitar playing, but the cable and pad longevity are concerns.
Pros
- Comfortable and lightweight design
- Detailed and revealing soundstage
- Good bass response for open-back
- Great value for the price
- Crisp and clear audio
Cons
- Poor stock cable quality
- Shouty or bright tuning for some
- No replacement head pads available
- Short cable lacks 1/4" adapter threads
- Long cable can be a hazard
Srhythm NiceComfort NC95
These headphones are widely praised for their excellent value, comfort, and long battery life. Users highlight the metal build quality and effective noise cancellation for the price, though some note the sound quality is not top-tier. A few mention Bluetooth connectivity issues in crowded areas, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Long battery life
- Comfortable for extended wear
- Metal build quality
- Effective noise cancellation for price
Cons
- Sound quality not top-tier
- Bluetooth interference in crowded areas
- Noise cancellation could be better
- Not for rough handling
Scores
Specifications
| Audio-Technica ATH-R50X | Srhythm NiceComfort NC95 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.21 kg★ | 0.26 kg |
| Ear Cushion | velour | high-protein leather |
| Headband | — | protein leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 45 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 50 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 93.30000305175781 dB★ | — |
| Codecs | Audio-Technica ATH-R50x Professional Open-Back Over-Ear Reference Headphones, Black, 3-Pack | Srhythm NiceComfort 95 Hybrid Noise Cancelling Headphone Wireless, Bluetooth Headset with Transparency Mode,ENC,HD Sound |
| Surround | — | Srhythm NiceComfort 95 Hybrid Noise Cancelling Headphone Wireless, Bluetooth Headset with Transparency Mode,ENC,HD Sound | Srhythm NiceComfort 95 Hybrid Noise Cancelling | Srhythm | Mint Green | 16 Oh |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 6.0 |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 3 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 100 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 5★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Voice Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Audio-Technica ATH-R50X
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Strong comfort (67th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Srhythm NiceComfort NC95
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong mic (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
Srhythm NiceComfort NC95 offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 34 specs.
