Audio-Technica - ATH-M50xBT2 vs Beyerdynamic - DT 1990 Pro MK II

The ATH-M50xBT2 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 8.0 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.

Pick the ATH-M50xBT2 if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight, multipoint, ldac, among others.

The DT 1990 Pro MK II similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.

Both ship with comparable driver size, active noise cancellation, spatial audio, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.

Bottom line: the ATH-M50xBT2 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.