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Audio-Technica

Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT

Name: Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT
Brand: Audio-Technica
SKU: B08BG5BWSY

The Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2 replaces this old standby.

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Noise Isolation

3.5/ 10

3.5

0.010.0

A 3.5 puts its noise isolation in the bottom quarter of over-ear headphones we've measured.

Measured on 86 of the 239 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Battery Life Wireless

40 hBelow average

40 h

11 h100 h

below average for over-ear headphones — based on 156 of 239 we've cataloged.

Charging Method

Micro USB

Usb-c88%Micro usb9%Others3%

Micro usb appears on 9% of the 138 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 239).

Bluetooth Version

5Most common

5.029%5.326%5.216%5.411%

5.0 is the most common — on 29% of the 147 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 239).

Weight

312 gAbove average

312 g

133 g420 g

above average for over-ear headphones — based on 196 of 239 we've cataloged.

Battery

Battery Life Wireless: 40 h
Charging Method: Micro USB
Full Charge Minutes: 420 min
Battery: Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version: 5
Bluetooth Codec: AptX
USB Charging: Yes

Design

Weight: 312 g
Color Options: Black
Foldable: Yes

Features

Companion App: IOS + Android
Control Type: Physical buttons

Sound

Acoustic Design: Closed-back
Driver Size: 45 mm
Driver Type: Dynamic driver
Frequency Response: 15-28000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz: 28000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz: 15 Hz
Frequency Response Signature: Warm
Impedance: 38 Ω
Sensitivity: 99 dB/mW

Build

Material Ear Cups: Leatherette
Material Headband: Metal with padded section

Microphone

Microphone: Yes

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SOUNDGUYS rating

7.0/ 10

Recommended

Reviewed byChristian ThomasEditor-at-largeReviewed November 2021

Isolation3.5

Battery life9.6

Comfort & fit6.9

Connectivity8.0

Design7.8

Portability7.0

The verdict

If you're looking for no-nonsense Bluetooth headphones that sound great, last forever, and give you the option of wired listening, the Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT are the gold-standard of what's on the market today. Sure, they don't look all that flashy, but they're not supposed to be.

✓What we like

✓Great sound

✓Excellent battery life

✓Folds down for storage

✓Bluetooth 5

✓aptX support

✕What could be better

✕Price

✕Bluetooth carries some drawbacks

✕Heat buildup

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