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  3. ATH-M50xBT2 vs WH-1000XM5

Audio Technica ATH-M50xBT2 vs Sony WH-1000XM5

What ATH-M50xBT2 does better (3) and where WH-1000XM5 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-M50xBT2
Audio Technica · 2021ATH-M50xBT2
5.2Score
3 advantages≈ $180
vs
Sony WH-1000XM5
Sony · 2022WH-1000XM5
6.2Score
5 advantages≈ $210
Higher score
8.8Sound7.2
3.8Noise control & calls7.8
5.6Battery4.3

Why is ATH-M50xBT2 better than WH-1000XM5?

  1. Battery life50 h vs 40 h+25%
  2. aptXYes · WH-1000XM5: No
  3. Driver size45 mm vs 30 mm+50%

Why is WH-1000XM5 better than ATH-M50xBT2?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · ATH-M50xBT2: Yes
  2. Lowest frequency15 Hz vs 4 Hz3.8×
  3. Weight307 g vs 250 g+23%
  4. Bluetooth version5 vs 5.2+4%
  5. Highest frequency28,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz+43%
Specifications

Side by side

Audio Technica ATH-M50xBT2Audio Technica ATH-M50xBT2≈ $1805.2
Sony WH-1000XM5Sony WH-1000XM5≈ $2106.2
Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size45 mm30 mm
Number of drivers11
Lowest frequency15 Hz4 Hz
Highest frequency28,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance38 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity99 dB102 dB
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life50 h40 h
Battery life with ANC—30 h
Charging time3.5 h3.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 3 h10 min → 5 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.2
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, aptX, AAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXYesNo
LDACYesYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
NFC pairing—Yes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant, Siri
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight307 g250 g
FoldableYesYes
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes

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