Headphones / Audio-Technica
Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2
The reference M50x tuning, wireless — accurate sound, but no ANC.
Overall score 6.5/10
Pros
- + The M50x sound signature, one of the most trusted references in audio
- + LDAC hi-res support
- + Largest drivers here at 45mm
- + Low-latency mode genuinely helps for video
Cons
- − No active noise cancelling at $179
- − Bluetooth 5.0 on a headphone still sold in 2026
- − Heaviest non-Apple option at 307g
- − The platform is now five years old
Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2 review: what the specs say
The reference M50x tuning, wireless — accurate sound, but no ANC. At $179, Audio-Technica's 2021 model sits in the middle of the range — the headphones we compare run from $89 to $549. It scores 6.5/10 overall, calculated from published specifications across 10 categories rather than from a subjective impression.
Its strongest showing is Battery at 8.5/10 — playtime, standby, and charging speed. The weakest is Noise Cancelling at 2.0/10, which is the trade-off to weigh before buying: if that is the specification you care about most, one of the alternatives below will serve you better.
Worth knowing before you buy: no active noise cancelling at $179; and bluetooth 5.0 on a headphone still sold in 2026. Every specification on this page comes from Audio-Technica's own documentation or a verified retail listing — where a figure is not published, the table says so rather than estimating it.
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Full Specifications
| Battery Life | Not applicable — this model has no active noise cancelling hrs |
| Battery (ANC off) | 50 hrs |
| Quick Charge | 10 min for 3hrs |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Weight | 307 g |
| Driver Size | 45 mm |
| Active Noise Cancelling | None |
| Multipoint Pairing | Yes |
| Microphones | Audio-Technica states dual beamforming mics; independent testing counted one mics |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Water Resistance | None |
| App EQ | Yes |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.0, LDAC, 3.5mm input, USB-C charging |
| Material | Plastic with memory-foam earpads |
| Warranty | 12 months |
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