Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2
Audio-Technica
66 Overall Score
vs
Sennheiser HD 560S
Sennheiser
61 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Music
Studio
Gaming
Work
Calls
Commute
Specifications
| Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2 | Sennheiser HD 560S | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.24 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | professional-grade earpad | Velour |
| Headband | professional-grade headband material | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 45 mm★ | 38 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 15 Hz | 6 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 28 kHz | 38 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 38 Ω | 120 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 99 dB | 110 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | AAC, LDAC | Sennheiser HD 560S Open-Back Over-Ear Wired Headphones – Neutral, Natural Sound for Music, Gaming, and Content Creation, Black |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.7999999523162842 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
Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong mic (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Sennheiser HD 560S
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong sound (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average mic (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT20.322score per dollar
vs
Sennheiser HD 560S0.409score per dollar
Sennheiser HD 560S offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2
Scores 66 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 37 specs.
