Audio-Technica ATH-M50X
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 45
open closed back closed
47 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong comfort (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong sound (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong build (76th percentile) 76th
Cons
- Below average mic (15th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | professional-grade earpad and headband material |
| Headband | professional-grade earpad and headband material |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 45 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Freq Min | 15 |
| Freq Max | 28000 |
| Codecs | SOUND ACCURACY - Experience precise audio reproduction with 45mm large-aperture drivers, delivering exceptional clarity and detailed sound for critical monitoring. |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 1.2 |
Microphone
| Microphone | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Audio-Technica ATH-M50X | Sennheiser HDB 630 | Sony WH-1000XM6 | JBL Tune 670NC | Soundcore Life Q20 | Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear | over-ear | on-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 45 | 42 | 30 | 32 | 40 | 45 |
| Impedance Ohms | - | 480 | 48 | 32 | 16 | 48 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 60 | 30 | 70 | 60 | 60 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio-Technica ATH-M50X | 32.1 | 14.9 | 75.8 | 77.1 | 46 | 87.1 | 39.8 | 41 |
| Sennheiser HDB 630 Compare | 98.2 | 82.7 | 75.8 | 98.1 | 91.3 | 44.5 | 98.4 | 95.1 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 Compare | 98.2 | 89.4 | 90.8 | 91 | 76.6 | 80 | 99.9 | 83.6 |
| JBL Tune 670NC Compare | 98.2 | 64.2 | 75.8 | 84.9 | 94.3 | 87.1 | 99.2 | 98.7 |
| Soundcore Life Q20 Compare | 94.2 | 82.7 | 90.8 | 100 | 91.3 | 87.1 | 96 | 89.8 |
| Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 Compare | 98.2 | 75.7 | 94.3 | 98.2 | 91.3 | 52 | 97.7 | 61.3 |
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