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Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2
Form factor
Over-ear
Audio connections
Bluetooth, Analog
Active noise cancelling
No
Battery life (claimed, max)
50h

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All specs

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General

Announced
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Predecessor
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Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$1993Reviewsoundguys.com/audio-technica-ath-m50xbt2-review-60821Read 11 October 2026Spec box: Original price $199.4Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/audio-technica-ath-m50xbt2Read 11 October 2026Msrp USD 199, year 2021.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
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Design

RGB lighting
Not available
Lighting zones
Not available

Drivers and sound

Drivers per side
Not available
Diaphragm material
Not available
Magnet
Not available
Frequency response (wired or passive)
Min15 HzMax28 kHz1Maker product pageaudio-technica.co.jp/product/ATH-M50xBT2Read 11 October 2026Frequency response 15 to 28,000 Hz2Owner's manualaudio-technica.co.jp/document/ATH-M50xBT2/en/Content/Wireless/ATH-M50xBT2/index.htmlRead 11 October 2026Specifications, Headphones: Frequency response 15 to 28,000 Hz
Wireless audio transmission band
Min20 HzMax40 kHz1Maker product pageaudio-technica.co.jp/product/ATH-M50xBT2Read 11 October 2026Transmission band 20 to 40,000 Hz with LDAC at 96 kHz sampling and 990 kbps. 20 to 20,000 Hz at 44.1 kHz sampling.2Owner's manualaudio-technica.co.jp/document/ATH-M50xBT2/en/Content/Wireless/ATH-M50xBT2/index.htmlRead 11 October 2026Communication specifications: Transmission band 20 to 40,000 Hz (LDAC 96 kHz sampling, 990 kbps), 20 to 20,000 Hz (44.1 kHz sampling)
Impedance (passive when specified)
38Ω1Maker product pageaudio-technica.co.jp/product/ATH-M50xBT2Read 11 October 2026Impedance 38 ohm2Owner's manualaudio-technica.co.jp/document/ATH-M50xBT2/en/Content/Wireless/ATH-M50xBT2/index.htmlRead 11 October 2026Specifications, Headphones: Impedance 38 ohms
Sensitivity (passive when specified)
99dB1Maker product pageaudio-technica.co.jp/product/ATH-M50xBT2Read 11 October 2026Output sound pressure level 99 dB/mW2Owner's manualaudio-technica.co.jp/document/ATH-M50xBT2/en/Content/Wireless/ATH-M50xBT2/index.htmlRead 11 October 2026Specifications, Headphones: Sensitivity 99 dB/mW
Sensitivity reference
Per 1 mW1Maker product pageaudio-technica.co.jp/product/ATH-M50xBT2Read 11 October 2026The maker gives the level per mW.
THD (claimed)
Not available
Max input power
Not available
Max digital audio sample rate
Not available
Max digital audio bit depth
Not available
Personalised sound
Not available
Onboard EQ
Not available
Custom EQ bands
Not available
EQ presets
Not available
Volume limit
Not available

Spatial audio

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Spatial audio support
Not available
Spatial audio licence included
Not available
Head tracking
Not available

Noise cancelling

ANC type
Not available
ANC microphones
Not available
Adaptive ANC
Not available
ANC levels
Not available
ANC attenuation (claimed)
Not available
Transparency mode
Not available
Adjustable transparency
Not available
Conversation detection
Not available
Wind noise reduction
Not available

Measured

Frequency response notes
Conservative response. Mids and upper bass are under-emphasized with a dip around 300 Hz. Treble follows the target a few decibels quieter.3Reviewsoundguys.com/audio-technica-ath-m50xbt2-review-60821Read 11 October 2026Mids and upper-bass frequencies are under-emphasized. A slight dip at 300 Hz. Treble follows the ideal curve a few decibels quieter. The wired response is the same as the Bluetooth response.
Bass amount
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Treble amount
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Deviation from target
Not available
Consistency between fittings
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Harmonic distortion
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Sound leakage
Not available
Measured noise isolation
Not available
Noise isolation (measured, best)
Not available
Passive isolation (measured)
Not available
Mic quality notes
Not available
Mic low-frequency extension
Not available
Mic high-frequency extension
Not available
Mic speech-to-noise ratio
Not available
Measured latency
Not available
Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)
Not available
2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)
Not available
Measured battery life
ConnectionANCHours (h)
BluetoothNo64.85
Battery life (measured, max)
64.85h
Clamping force
Not available
Weight (measured)
Not available

Microphone

Microphone
Built-in1Maker product pageaudio-technica.co.jp/product/ATH-M50xBT2Read 11 October 2026Two small MEMS microphones in the housing.
Voice microphones
21Maker product pageaudio-technica.co.jp/product/ATH-M50xBT2Read 11 October 2026Two MEMS microphones are placed in two places of the headphone housing for beamforming.
Total microphones
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Mic signal-to-noise
Not available
Mic sample rate
Not available
Flip to mute
Not available
Mute button
Not available
Mute indicator
Not available
Adjustable sidetone
Not available
Foam microphone windscreen
Not available

Connectivity

Audio over USB-C cable
Not available
Wireless receiver connector
Not available
LE Audio
Not available
Auracast
Not available
Paired devices remembered
Not available
Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
Not available
Base station
Not available

Latency

Claimed latency
Not available

Compatibility

Compatible platforms
Android, iOS3Reviewsoundguys.com/audio-technica-ath-m50xbt2-review-60821Read 11 October 2026Android owners can choose LDAC. Apple users can use AAC.
Connection per platform
Not available
Official licence
Not available

Battery and charging

Battery capacity
Not available
Swappable battery
Not available
Batteries included
Not available
Battery life (claimed, max)
50h
Battery life with ANC (claimed)
Not available
Battery life without ANC (claimed)
Not available
Quick charge playback
3h1Maker product pageaudio-technica.co.jp/product/ATH-M50xBT2Read 11 October 2026About 180 minutes of playback, stored as 3 hours. Charger conditions are not stated.
Charging dock or stand
Not available

Controls

Game and chat mix
Not available
Remappable controls
Not available
Wear detection
Not available

Comfort and build

Headband type
Not available
Headband material
Not available
Frame material
Not available
Ear cup material
Not available
Ear pad attachment
Not available
Ear pad opening
Not available
Ear tips included
Not available
Dust and water rating
Not available

Software

Dimensions and weight

Headset dimensions
Not available

Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio
Not available
Communication certifications
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FCC ID
Not available
Other certifications
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In the box

Cables included
TypeLength (m)Count
USB charging cable (USB Type-A to USB Type-C)0.31
Audio cable with 3.5 mm gold-plated stereo mini-plug (L-shaped)1.21

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Not available