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Audio Technica ATH-M50xBT2 vs Yamaha YH-L700A

What ATH-M50xBT2 does better (4) and where YH-L700A wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-M50xBT2
Audio Technica · 2021ATH-M50xBT2
5.3Score
4 advantages≈ $180
vs
Yamaha YH-L700A
Yamaha · 2023YH-L700A
6.5Score
3 advantages≈ $190
Higher score
8.6Sound8.4
4.0Noise control & calls7.9
5.5Battery3.7

Why is ATH-M50xBT2 better than YH-L700A?

  1. Battery life50 h vs 34 h+47%
  2. LDACYes · YH-L700A: No
  3. Weight307 g vs 330 g+7%
  4. Driver size45 mm vs 40 mm+12%

Why is YH-L700A better than ATH-M50xBT2?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · ATH-M50xBT2: Yes
  2. Lowest frequency15 Hz vs 8 Hz+88%
  3. Highest frequency28,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz+43%
Specifications

Side by side

Yamaha YH-L700AYamaha YH-L700A≈ $1906.5
Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size45 mm40 mm
Number of drivers1—
Lowest frequency15 Hz8 Hz
Highest frequency28,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance38 Ω—
Sensitivity99 dB—
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life50 h34 h
Battery life with ANC—34 h
Charging time3.5 h3.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 3 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, aptX, AAC, SBCaptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXYesYes
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant, Siri
Design & build
Weight307 g330 g
FoldableYesYes
Colours—Black
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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