Sony MDR MDR-M1
Sony
7 Overall Score
vs
Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2
Audio-Technica
65 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Studio
Music
Gaming
Work
Calls
Commute
Specifications
| Sony MDR MDR-M1 | Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.95 kg | 0.45 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | — | professional-grade earpad |
| Headband | — | professional-grade headband material |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 45 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 15 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 28 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 38 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 99 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✗ |
| Transparency | — | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.0★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 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
Sony MDR MDR-M1
- Below average comfort (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average social proof (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average mic (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average sound (20th percentile)20th %ile
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)
Pricing
Sony MDR MDR-M10.031score per dollar
vs
Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT20.319score per dollar
Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2 offers 10.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2
Scores 65 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 20 of 37 specs.
