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Audio Technica ATH-R50x vs Edifier ES850NB

What ATH-R50x does better (2) and where ES850NB wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-R50x
Audio Technica · 2025ATH-R50x
2 advantages≈ $180
vs
Edifier ES850NB
Edifier · 2025ES850NB
9.6Score
1 advantage
Higher score
4.0Noise control & calls9.2

Why is ATH-R50x better than ES850NB?

  1. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 20 Hz4×
  2. Weight207 g vs 265 g+28%

Why is ES850NB better than ATH-R50x?

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

Side by side

Sound
FitOn-earOver-ear
Lowest frequency5 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance50 Ω—
Sensitivity93 dB91 dB
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Battery & charging
Battery life—92 h
Battery life with ANC—53 h
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—5.4
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Design & build
Weight207 g265 g
ColoursBlack—
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