Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xWH
Audio-Technica
27 Overall Score
vs
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Bowers & Wilkins
97 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xWH | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.30 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | plush sound isolation pads | Leather |
| Headband | professional-grade earpad and headband material | Aluminum, Leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 45 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC |
| Surround | — | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Active Noise Cancelling & Transparency Mode, High-Res Playback, 30H Playtime with Quick Charge Support, Bluetooth Headphones, Onyx Black | Bowers |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 30 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 0.25 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 8★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | — | Bowers & Wilkins Music |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xWH
- Strong sound (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average comfort (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average mic (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
Pricing
Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xWH0.152score per dollar
vs
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S20.129score per dollar
Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xWH offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 35 specs.
