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Audio Technica ATH-M50xBT2 vs Soundcore Space Q45

What ATH-M50xBT2 does better (5) and where Space Q45 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-M50xBT2
Audio Technica · 2021ATH-M50xBT2
5.2Score
5 advantages≈ $180
vs
Soundcore Space Q45
Soundcore · 2022Space Q45
6.4Score
3 advantages≈ $140
Higher score
8.8Sound4.8
3.8Noise control & calls6.4
5.6Battery5.5

Why is ATH-M50xBT2 better than Space Q45?

  1. aptXYes · Space Q45: No
  2. Charging time3.5 h vs 5 h+43%
  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 Space Q45 better than ATH-M50xBT2?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · ATH-M50xBT2: Yes
  2. Bluetooth version5 vs 5.3+6%
  3. Weight307 g vs 295 g+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size45 mm40 mm
Number of drivers1—
Lowest frequency15 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency28,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance38 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity99 dB—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life50 h50 h
Charging time3.5 h5 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 3 h5 min → 4 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.3
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, aptX, AAC, SBCLDAC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXYesNo
LDACYesYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight307 g295 g
FoldableYesYes
Colours—Black, White, Blue
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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