Audio-Technica ATH-M50x ATH-M50XSTS
Audio-Technica
36 Overall Score
vs
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
89 Overall Score
Scores
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Work
Commute
Gaming
Calls
Music
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Specifications
| Audio-Technica ATH-M50x ATH-M50XSTS | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.39 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | leatherette | memory foam |
| Headband | — | Stainless steel |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 45 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 50 Hz | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 38 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 100 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.0★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Cable Length | 2 m | — |
| Range | — | 15.199999809265137 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 20 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10min=4hrs |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 3★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | iOS Only |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x ATH-M50XSTS
- Strong mic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong sound (77th percentile)
- Below average comfort (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average social proof (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average connectivity (22nd percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average comfort (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x ATH-M50XSTS0.165score per dollar
vs
Apple AirPods Max Midnight0.207score per dollar
Apple AirPods Max Midnight offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 40 specs.
