Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT review
Jun 09, 2020
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We've put together a comparison of these two impressive headphones Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT vs Sennheiser PXC 550. Based on our rating, ATH-M50xBT has a total rating of 7.5 out of 10 vs 8.3 out of 10 for PXC 550.
Advantages Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT over Sennheiser PXC 550
- Better low limit of frequency response: 15Hz vs 17Hz
- Better high limit of frequency response: 28KHz vs 23KHz
- Longer battery life: 40 hours vs 20 hours
Advantages Sennheiser PXC 550 over Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT
- Higher sensitivity: 110dB vs 99dB
- Less weight: 8oz vs 10.9oz
- Noise cancellation
- You can move the noise-canceling level up or down
- NFC support
- Battery charging time: 3 hours vs 7 hours
Common features
- Wired mode available
- Folding headphones
- Detachable cables
- Built-in controls
- In-line control
- Touch control
- Voice control
- App control
- Battery free listening mode
Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT vs Sennheiser PXC 550
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Sennheiser PXC 550 review
May 18, 2020
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Common
Product
Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT
Sennheiser PXC 550
Model
ATH-M50xBT
PXC 550
Brand
Audio-Technica
Sennheiser
Reviews
2977
4841
General
Wearing style
over ear
over ear
Enclosure
closed back
closed back
Wireless
Wired
Specifications
Transducer
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size, mm/inches
45/1.7
Impedance, Ohm
38
490
Frequency response, Hz
15Hz-28KHz
17Hz-23KHz
Total harmonic distortion (THD), %
0.05
Sensitivity (SPL), dB
99
110
Magnet type
rare earth
Weight (headphones), g/oz
310/10.9
227/8
Comfort
Adjustable headband
Foldable
Noise cancelling
Active noise cancelling
Adjustable noise cancelling level
Microphone
Built-in microphone
In-line microphone
Detachable microphone
Cables
Detachable cable
Audio cable length, cm/ft
120/3.9
Jack connection (TRS)
3.5
3.5
Balanced connection
Control
Built-in control buttons
In-line control
Touch control
Voice control
Google Assistant, Siri
Google Assistant, Siri
App control
Control functions
volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, fast forward/rewind, microphone on/off
volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, fast forward/rewind, noise cancelling
Wireless connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth version
5.0
4.2
aptX
aptX HD (Hi-Res Audio)
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, DIP
NFC
Wi-Fi
Battery
Battery type
rechargable
rechargable
Battery life, hrs
40
20 (30 without noise cancelling)
Charging time, hrs
7
3
Charging port
micro USB
micro USB
Charging cable
micro USB to USB-A
micro USB to USB-A
Speed charge
Battery free listening mode
Battery level indicator
Additional features
Water resistance
Light indication
Additional audio features
In the box
Audio cable
Carry case
Charging cable
1/4 Adapter (6,35 mm)
Interchangeable ear pads
Headphones HeadphonesArena comparison rating
- 7.5Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT
- 8.3Sennheiser PXC 550
The Sennheiser PXC 550 is better headphones in this comparison. Check Sennheiser PXC 550 price
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