Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2
Audio-Technica
65 Overall Score
vs
Edifier W80
Edifier
63 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Studio
Music
Commute
Work
Calls
Specifications
| Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2 | Edifier W80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | — |
| Ear Cushion | professional-grade earpad | memory foam ear pads wrapped in soft, skin-friendly leather |
| Headband | professional-grade headband material | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 45 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 15 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 28 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 38 Ω | 30 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 99 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, LDAC | LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Edifier W80 Over Ear Headphones with -49dB Active Noise Cancelling, LDAC Hi-Res Wired & Wireless, AI Clear Call, Fast Charging, Multipoint Connection, Bluetooth V5.4 - Ivory | Edifier W80 Over Ear Hea |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs | 65 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 3 hours playback | 15 min for 10 hrs |
| Charging | USB-C | 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)
Edifier W80
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong sound (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT20.319score per dollar
vs
Edifier W800.486score per dollar
Edifier W80 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2
Scores 65 overall, wins 3 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 39 specs.
