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  3. ATH-M50xBT2 vs REAL Blue 2021

Audio Technica ATH-M50xBT2 vs Teufel REAL Blue 2021

What ATH-M50xBT2 does better (4) and where REAL Blue 2021 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-M50xBT2
Audio Technica · 2021ATH-M50xBT2
5.2Score
4 advantages≈ $180
vs
Teufel REAL Blue 2021
Teufel · 2021REAL Blue 2021
6.2Score
4 advantages≈ $140
Higher score
8.8Sound3.8
3.8Noise control & calls6.9
5.6Battery6.6

Why is ATH-M50xBT2 better than REAL Blue 2021?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · REAL Blue 2021: No
  2. LDACYes · REAL Blue 2021: No
  3. Highest frequency28,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+40%
  4. Driver size45 mm vs 40 mm+12%

Why is REAL Blue 2021 better than ATH-M50xBT2?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · ATH-M50xBT2: Yes
  2. Battery life50 h vs 55 h+10%
  3. Weight307 g vs 280 g+10%
  4. Lowest frequency15 Hz vs 10 Hz+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Audio Technica ATH-M50xBT2Audio Technica ATH-M50xBT2≈ $1805.2
Teufel REAL Blue 2021Teufel REAL Blue 2021≈ $1406.2
Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size45 mm40 mm
Number of drivers11
Lowest frequency15 Hz10 Hz
Highest frequency28,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance38 Ω18 Ω
Sensitivity99 dB102 dB
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life50 h55 h
Battery life with ANC—41 h
Battery capacity—700 mAh
Charging time3.5 h—
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 3 h—
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, aptX, AAC, SBCaptX, AAC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXYesYes
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight307 g280 g
FoldableYesYes
Features
Hands-free callsYes—

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