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Audio Technica ATH-R50x vs Bose QuietComfort SC

What ATH-R50x does better (1) and where QuietComfort SC wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-R50x
Audio Technica · 2025ATH-R50x
1 advantage≈ $180
vs
Bose QuietComfort SC
Bose · 2024QuietComfort SC
5.2Score
1 advantage≈ $190
Higher score
4.0Noise control & calls7.9

Why is ATH-R50x better than QuietComfort SC?

  1. Weight207 g vs 240 g+16%

Why is QuietComfort SC better than ATH-R50x?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · ATH-R50x: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOn-earOn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Lowest frequency5 Hz—
Highest frequency40,000 Hz—
Impedance50 Ω—
Sensitivity93 dB—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life—24 h
Battery life with ANC—24 h
Charging time—2.5 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—5.1
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight207 g240 g
ColoursBlack—
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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