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Audio Technica ATH-R50x vs Nothing Headphone

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

Audio Technica ATH-R50x
Audio Technica · 2025ATH-R50x
2 advantages≈ $180
vs
Nothing Headphone
Nothing · 2025Headphone
6.9Score
1 advantage≈ $190
Higher score
4.0Noise control & calls8.5

Why is ATH-R50x better than Headphone?

  1. Weight207 g vs 329 g+59%
  2. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 20 Hz4×

Why is Headphone better than ATH-R50x?

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

Side by side

Sound
FitOn-earOver-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—40 mm
Lowest frequency5 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance50 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity93 dB—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones—6
Battery & charging
Battery life—80 h
Battery life with ANC—35 h
Battery capacity—1,040 mAh
Charging time—2 h
Quick charge (claimed)—5 min → 5 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—5.3
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—Yes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Low-latency game mode—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant, Siri
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight207 g329 g
Protection rating—IP52
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx2
Dust protection (IP)—5
Foldable—Yes
ColoursBlack—
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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