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Audio Technica ATH-M50xBT2 vs Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.

What ATH-M50xBT2 does better (5) and where Monitor II A.N.C. wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-M50xBT2
Audio Technica · 2021ATH-M50xBT2
5.2Score
5 advantages≈ $180
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Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.
Marshall · 2020Monitor II A.N.C.
4.7Score
2 advantages≈ $210
3.8Noise control & calls6.6
5.6Battery4.8

Why is ATH-M50xBT2 better than Monitor II A.N.C.?

  1. Battery life50 h vs 45 h+11%
  2. Weight307 g vs 320 g+4%
  3. Highest frequency28,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+40%
  4. Lowest frequency15 Hz vs 20 Hz+33%
  5. Driver size45 mm vs 40 mm+12%

Why is Monitor II A.N.C. better than ATH-M50xBT2?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · ATH-M50xBT2: Yes
  2. Charging time3.5 h vs 2 h+75%
Specifications

Side by side

Audio Technica ATH-M50xBT2Audio Technica ATH-M50xBT2≈ $1805.2
Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.≈ $2104.7
Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size45 mm40 mm
Number of drivers11
Lowest frequency15 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency28,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance38 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity99 dB96 dB
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones—4
Battery & charging
Battery life50 h45 h
Battery life with ANC—30 h
Charging time3.5 h2 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 3 h—
Fast charging supportYesYes
Wireless charging (case)—No
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, aptX, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXYes—
LDACYes—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight307 g320 g
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx0
FoldableYesYes
Colours—Black
Features
Hands-free callsYes—

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