Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2
form factor on-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 45
impedance ohms 38
Wireless Yes
open closed back closed
battery life hours 50
59 Overall Score
Price $225
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong battery (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong mic (84th percentile) 84th
Cons
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | Professional Grade Earpad |
| Headband | Professional Grade Headband |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 45 |
| Impedance | 38 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | LDAC, AAC |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 1 |
Battery
| Battery Life | 50 |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 2 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | No |
| App | A-T Connect |
| Gaming Mode | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 | JBL Tune 670NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 45 | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 32 |
| Impedance Ohms | 38 | 314 | 470 | 16 | 34 | 32 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 50 | 30 | 60 | 20 | 50 | 70 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2 | 33.3 | 83.9 | 80.7 | 95.8 | 88.9 | 10.1 | 91.2 | 41.3 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.4 | 88.8 | 80.7 | 96.8 | 81.1 | 61.3 | 99.2 | 89.2 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98.4 | 88.8 | 93.3 | 98.3 | 92.9 | 90.7 | 98.5 | 71.5 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.4 | 87 | 93.3 | 94.8 | 76.3 | 34.5 | 88.5 | 98.6 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 95 | 98.8 | 80.7 | 97.9 | 88.9 | 61.3 | 98 | 65.3 |
| JBL Tune 670NC Compare | 98.4 | 74.3 | 80.7 | 88.3 | 95.4 | 90.7 | 99.4 | 98.6 |
Price
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