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Audio Technica ATH-M50xBT2 vs Technics EAH-A800

What ATH-M50xBT2 does better (2) and where EAH-A800 wins (7) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-M50xBT2
Audio Technica · 2021ATH-M50xBT2
5.2Score
2 advantages≈ $180
vs
Technics EAH-A800
Technics · 2022EAH-A800
8.2Score
7 advantages≈ $190
Higher score
3.8Noise control & calls6.9
5.6Battery6.9

Why is ATH-M50xBT2 better than EAH-A800?

  1. aptXYes · EAH-A800: No
  2. Driver size45 mm vs 40 mm+12%

Why is EAH-A800 better than ATH-M50xBT2?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · ATH-M50xBT2: Yes
  2. Battery life50 h vs 60 h+20%
  3. Lowest frequency15 Hz vs 4 Hz3.8×
  4. Bluetooth version5 vs 5.2+4%
  5. Weight307 g vs 298 g+3%
  6. Highest frequency28,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz+43%
  7. Charging time3.5 h vs 3 h+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size45 mm40 mm
Number of drivers1—
Lowest frequency15 Hz4 Hz
Highest frequency28,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance38 Ω34 Ω
Sensitivity99 dB105 dB
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life50 h60 h
Battery life with ANC—50 h
Charging time3.5 h3 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 3 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
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight307 g298 g
FoldableYes—
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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