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Audio Technica ATH-R50x vs Valco VMK15

What ATH-R50x does better (0) and where VMK15 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-R50x
Audio Technica · 2025ATH-R50x
0 advantages≈ $180
vs
Valco VMK15
Valco · 2026VMK15
9.1Score
2 advantages≈ $150
Higher score
4.0Noise control & calls9.2

Why is ATH-R50x better than VMK15?

ATH-R50x has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is VMK15 better than ATH-R50x?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · ATH-R50x: Yes
  2. Weight207 g vs 200 g+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Valco VMK15Valco VMK15≈ $1509.1
Sound
FitOn-earOn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—40 mm
Lowest frequency5 Hz—
Highest frequency40,000 Hz—
Impedance50 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity93 dB95 dB
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Battery & charging
Battery life—55 h
Battery life with ANC—55 h
Battery capacity—1,050 mAh
Charging time—3 h
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—5.3
Bluetooth codecs—aptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—Yes
LDAC—No
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight207 g200 g
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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