OVERALL
ALTERNATIVES
SPECS
VS AVERAGE
REVIEWS
Scored using Headphones Methodology v1.0
Headphones Methodology v1.0
Mathematical & Unbiased Scoring
Products in this category are evaluated mathematically under Frontumo Headphones Methodology v1.0 using verified laboratory benchmarks, technical specifications, and authentic consumer ratings with 0% commercial bias.
Explore Headphones Methodology v1.0

Audio-Technica ATH M50xbt2 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£150Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:50 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Audio-Technica ATH M50xbt2 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.5

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 62% of models
Score components

80%

6.5

Technical score

20%

?

User score

▲Better than 62% of headphones
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 69% of models
Score components

52%

6.3

Sound

20%

6.3

Features

10%

6.0

Design

8%

7.1

Connectivity

6%

6.9

Battery

4%

9.1

Calls & Controls

▲Better than 69% of headphones
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

  • audio-technica-ath-m50xbt2
  • audio-technica-ath-m50xbt2
  • audio-technica-ath-m50xbt2
  • audio-technica-ath-m50xbt2
  • audio-technica-ath-m50xbt2
  • audio-technica-ath-m50xbt2
  • audio-technica-ath-m50xbt2
  • audio-technica-ath-m50xbt2
  • audio-technica-ath-m50xbt2
audio-technica-ath-m50xbt2
audio-technica-ath-m50xbt2
audio-technica-ath-m50xbt2
audio-technica-ath-m50xbt2
audio-technica-ath-m50xbt2
audio-technica-ath-m50xbt2
audio-technica-ath-m50xbt2
audio-technica-ath-m50xbt2
audio-technica-ath-m50xbt2

Best prices

    N/A~ £150

Best rankings

Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Loading category ranking...

Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Audio-Technica ATH M50xbt2

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 69% of models
Score components:

52%

6.3

Sound

20%

6.3

Features

10%

6.0

Design

8%

7.1

Connectivity

6%

6.9

Battery

4%

9.1

Calls & Controls

6.5
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Audio-Technica ATH M50xbt2 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 73.4% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 61% of models
Score components:

60%

6.5

Overall score

40%

9.7

Price

7.5
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
▼ Worse than 27% of models
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
45 mm
Driver size
45 mm
▲ Better than 84% of models
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 45 mm, larger driver size than 83.7% of headphones and equal to 2.4% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Number of drivers
1
▼ Worse than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
15 Hz
Lowest frequency
15 Hz
▲ Better than 58% of models
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 15 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 58.3% of headphones and equal to 5.8% of headphones.
Show more
Noise-canceling microphone
yes
Noise-canceling microphone
yes
▲ Better than 61% of models
This pair of headphones supports a noise-canceling microphone. 61.1% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
Can be used as a headset
yes
▲ Better than 15% of models
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
▲ Better than 78% of models
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 2 microphones, more microphones than 77.9% of headphones and equal to 8.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
Boom microphone
no
▼ Worse than 14% of models
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
Show more
Connectivity
wireless
Connectivity
wireless
▲ Better than 51% of models
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
5
Bluetooth version
5
▲ Better than 71% of models
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 5, newer Bluetooth version than 70.9% of headphones and equal to 13.1% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
▼ Worse than 17% of models
Market range: <10 m – >15 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.7% of headphones and equal to 80.6% of headphones.
Audio latency
?
Multipoint support
yes
Multipoint support
yes
▲ Better than 69% of models
This pair of headphones supports multipoint. 69.4% of headphones support multipoint.
Show more
Ambient sound mode
no
Ambient sound mode
no
▼ Worse than 25% of models
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
yes
EQ support
yes
▲ Better than 77% of models
This pair of headphones supports EQ customization. 76.8% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
yes
Companion app
yes
▲ Better than 78% of models
This pair of headphones works with a companion app. 78.4% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
▲ Better than 39% of models
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
Show more
Battery life
50 hours
Battery life
50 hours
▲ Better than 72% of models
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 50 hours, higher battery life than 71.7% of headphones and equal to 5.7% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
3.5 hours
Charging time
3.5 hours
▼ Worse than 88% of models
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 3.5 hours to charge, higher charging time than 87.8% of headphones and equal to 2.7% of headphones.
Quick charge
yes
Quick charge
yes
▲ Better than 67% of models
This pair of headphones supports quick charge. 67% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
800 mAh
Battery capacity
800 mAh
▲ Better than 75% of models
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 800 mAh, higher battery capacity than 75% of headphones and equal to 7.6% of headphones.
Show more
Brand name
Audio-Technica
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
307 g
Weight
307 g
▼ Worse than 83% of models
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 307 g, heavier than 83% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
4.9
Clamp force
4.9
▼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
This pair of headphones has a clamp force of 4.9, higher clamp force than 59.7% of headphones and equal to 8.5% of headphones.
Show more

Audio-Technica ATH M50xbt2 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • EQ customization
    EQ support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • Companion app support
    Companion app
    yes
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • 5 mm larger driver size
    Driver size
    45 mm
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (45 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    45 mm vs 40 mm
  • Multipoint support
    Multipoint support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • LDAC support
    LDAC
    yes
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This pair of headphones supports LDAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.1% of headphones support LDAC.
  • Clear call microphone
    Noise-canceling microphone
    yes
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • Quick charge support
    Quick charge
    yes
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • Foldable design
    Foldable
    yes
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 5 mm larger driver size
    Driver size
    45 mm
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (45 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    45 mm vs 40 mm
  • 8,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Highest frequency
    28,000 Hz
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <20k Hz – >40k Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (28000 Hz vs 20000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20000 Hz.
    28,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 3 Hz lower bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    15 Hz
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (15 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    15 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 16x higher input power handling
    Max input power
    1,600 mW
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <10 mW – >1.6k mW
    This pair of headphones has a higher max input power than the average pair of headphones (1600 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
    1,600 mW vs 100 mW
  • Quick charge support
    Quick charge
    yes
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • 20 hours longer battery life
    Battery life
    50 hours
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery life than the average pair of headphones (50 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    50 hours vs 30 hours
  • USB-C charging
    USB Type-C
    yes
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    This pair of headphones uses USB-C charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.5% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • 37.9% higher battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    800 mAh
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (800 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    800 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • Rechargeable battery
    Has a rechargeable battery
    yes
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • Multipoint support
    Multipoint support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • LDAC support
    LDAC
    yes
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This pair of headphones supports LDAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.1% of headphones support LDAC.
  • AAC codec support
    AAC
    yes
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • NFC pairing
    NFC pairing
    yes
    ▲ Better than 88% of models
    This pair of headphones supports NFC pairing, the average pair of headphones does not. 11.7% of headphones support NFC pairing.
  • Fast pairing support
    Fast pairing
    yes
    ▲ Better than 86% of models
    This pair of headphones supports fast pairing, the average pair of headphones does not. 14% of headphones support fast pairing.
  • Multipoint connections
    Multipoint connections
    yes
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint connections, while the average pair of headphones does not. 30.2% of headphones support multipoint connections.
    supports multipoint for up to 2 devices.
  • Low-latency game mode
    Low-latency game mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    This pair of headphones includes a low-latency game mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.2% of headphones support low-latency game mode.
  • Clear call microphone
    Noise-canceling microphone
    yes
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    On-device controls
    yes
    ▲ Better than 53% of models
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 1 more microphones
    Number of microphones
    2
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This pair of headphones has more microphones than the average pair of headphones (2 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    2 vs 1
  • Wind noise reduction
    Wind noise reduction
    yes
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Sidetone support
    Sidetone
    yes
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    This pair of headphones supports sidetone, the average pair of headphones does not. 25.3% of headphones support sidetone.
  • Quick mic mute
    Mute function
    yes
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    This pair of headphones includes a quick mic mute, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.3% of headphones support a mute function.
  • EQ customization
    EQ support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • Companion app support
    Companion app
    yes
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • 1.5 hours longer charging time
    Charging time
    3.5 hours
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (3.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    3.5 hours vs 2 hours
  • 40.8% higher weight
    Weight
    307 g
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (307 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    307 g vs 218 g
  • 9 mm tighter earcup height
    Earcup inner height
    51 mm
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <43 mm – >73 mm
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup height than the average pair of headphones (51 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    51 mm vs 60 mm
  • 3 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    99 dB/mW
    ▼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (99 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    99 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 5.87x less popular
    Audio-Technica ATH M50xbt2 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 6 mm tighter earcup width
    Earcup inner width
    38 mm
    ▼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <33 mm – >60 mm
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (38 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    38 mm vs 44 mm
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Tangle-free cable
    no
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
    no tangle-free listening cable is present or specified.
  • 0.6 higher clamp force
    Clamp force
    4.9
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
    This pair of headphones has a higher clamp force than the average pair of headphones (4.9 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    4.9 vs 4.3
  • 5.87x less popular
    Audio-Technica ATH M50xbt2 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 66.7% more expensive
    Audio-Technica ATH M50xbt2 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£150 vs £90).
    £150 vs £90
  • 40.8% higher weight
    Weight
    307 g
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (307 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    307 g vs 218 g
  • 9 mm tighter earcup height
    Earcup inner height
    51 mm
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <43 mm – >73 mm
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup height than the average pair of headphones (51 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    51 mm vs 60 mm
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Tangle-free cable
    no
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
    no tangle-free listening cable is present or specified.
  • 6 mm tighter earcup width
    Earcup inner width
    38 mm
    ▼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <33 mm – >60 mm
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (38 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    38 mm vs 44 mm
  • 0.6 higher clamp force
    Clamp force
    4.9
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
    This pair of headphones has a higher clamp force than the average pair of headphones (4.9 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    4.9 vs 4.3
  • 3 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    99 dB/mW
    ▼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (99 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    99 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 1.5 hours longer charging time
    Charging time
    3.5 hours
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (3.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    3.5 hours vs 2 hours

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

Third-party reviews

What we like about Audio-Technica ATH M50xbt2

  • Exceptional battery life lasting up to 50–60 hours on a single charge
  • Balanced, clear, and detailed studio-quality sound profile
  • Highly durable and robust 'tank-like' build quality
  • Convenient multipoint Bluetooth pairing for connecting to two devices simultaneously
  • Useful companion app featuring functional EQ customization and a low-latency mode
  • Maintains classic foldable and portable design with rotating earcups
  • Reliable passive noise isolation from tightly sealed earcups

What we don't like about Audio-Technica ATH M50xbt2

  • Lacks Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), making it less ideal for loud commutes
  • Tighter clamping force can feel uncomfortable or fatiguing during long sessions
  • Stock ear pads are prone to peeling and may require third-party replacements
  • Narrow soundstage compared to open-back alternatives
  • Occasional Bluetooth pairing glitches and frustrating multipoint switching behaviors
  • Heavy reliance on the smartphone app to toggle critical features like sidetone/ambient sound

Verdict

The Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2 is a closed-back wireless headphone featuring proprietary 45mm large-aperture drivers, an AK4331 advanced audio DAC, and a frequency response of 15–28,000 Hz. Key characteristics include an impressive battery life of up to 50 hours, multipoint Bluetooth 5.0 pairing, and support for high-quality LDAC and AAC codecs. Main pros are its legendary studio-neutral sound signature, fast-charging capability (3 hours of playback from a 10-minute charge), and professional-grade build with a collapsible design. However, it lacks Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), can feel tight due to a firm clamping force, and its call quality may suffer in noisy environments.

Compare Audio-Technica ATH M50xbt2 with other products in the Headphones category

1Product to compare no. 1
VS
2Product to compare no. 2
VS
3Product to compare no. 3 (optional)

Graphic comparison of Audio-Technica ATH M50xbt2 and other products in the Headphones category

No results found