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Audio Technica ATH-M50xBT2 vs Sony WH-XB910N

What ATH-M50xBT2 does better (3) and where WH-XB910N wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-M50xBT2
Audio Technica · 2021ATH-M50xBT2
5.2Score
3 advantages≈ $180
vs
Sony WH-XB910N
Sony · 2021WH-XB910N
7.2Score
4 advantages≈ $200
Higher score
3.8Noise control & calls7.8
5.6Battery5.6

Why is ATH-M50xBT2 better than WH-XB910N?

  1. aptXYes · WH-XB910N: No
  2. Driver size45 mm vs 40 mm+12%
  3. Highest frequency28,000 Hz vs 25,000 Hz+12%

Why is WH-XB910N better than ATH-M50xBT2?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · ATH-M50xBT2: Yes
  2. Lowest frequency15 Hz vs 7 Hz2.1×
  3. Weight307 g vs 252 g+22%
  4. Bluetooth version5 vs 5.2+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony WH-XB910NSony WH-XB910N≈ $2007.2
Sound
FitOver-ear—
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size45 mm40 mm
Number of drivers1—
Lowest frequency15 Hz7 Hz
Highest frequency28,000 Hz25,000 Hz
Impedance38 Ω—
Sensitivity99 dB—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life50 h50 h
Charging time3.5 h3.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 3 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
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
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight307 g252 g
FoldableYesYes
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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