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Audio Technica ATH-EP1000IR vs Audio Technica ATH-M50xBT2

What ATH-EP1000IR does better (1) and where ATH-M50xBT2 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-EP1000IR
Audio Technica · 2021ATH-EP1000IR
1 advantage≈ $170
vs
Audio Technica ATH-M50xBT2
Audio Technica · 2021ATH-M50xBT2
5.2Score
5 advantages≈ $180
Higher score
2.0Battery5.6

Why is ATH-EP1000IR better than ATH-M50xBT2?

  1. Weight246 g vs 307 g+25%

Why is ATH-M50xBT2 better than ATH-EP1000IR?

  1. Battery life5 h vs 50 h10×
  2. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 28,000 Hz+40%
  3. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 15 Hz+33%
  4. Charging time4 h vs 3.5 h+14%
  5. Driver size40 mm vs 45 mm+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Fit—Over-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm45 mm
Number of drivers—1
Lowest frequency20 Hz15 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz28,000 Hz
Impedance46 Ω38 Ω
Sensitivity97 dB99 dB
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—No
Battery & charging
Battery life5 h50 h
Charging time4 h3.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 3 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version—5
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC, aptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—Yes
LDAC—Yes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight246 g307 g
Foldable—Yes
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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