Who is the Audio-Technica - ATH-M50xBT2 for?
Budget-tier headphone. The 59.8 score sits in C-tier (58–67) — the formula flags meaningful weaknesses against premium peers.
Reasonable if cost is the deciding factor and the spec weaknesses don’t matter for your use. Check the spec table carefully before buying.
Mars Score is computed from 16 measured specs against the transparent formula for the headphones category. No editorial picks, no paid placement.
Audio-Technica - ATH-M50xBT2: advantages & disadvantages
Measured against every headphones we track, here is where the Audio-Technica - ATH-M50xBT2 gives ground.
No spec lands in the top quartile of the category normalization window. Strengths sit in untracked specs (build quality, ecosystem, etc.) rather than weighted axes.
- ▼No Active noise cancellation — a feature most stronger headphones include.
- ▼Weight: 307 g — below the typical headphones.
Pros are specs scoring ≥75% of the category normalization range. Cons are ≤35%. Derived from the Mars Score formula — no hand-curated lists.
At a glance
- Driver size
- 45mm
- Battery life
- 50h
- Weight
- 307g
- Type
- over-ear
All specifications
Design
- Type
- over-ear
- Weight
- 307 g
- Water resistance
- none
Audio
- Driver size?
- 45 mm
- Sensitivity?
- 99 dB
- Transparency mode
- false
- Spatial audio?
- false
Battery
- Battery life?
- 50 h
- Fast charge?
- true
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How Audio-Technica - ATH-M50xBT2 fits the Headphones field
Audio-Technica - ATH-M50xBT2 is listed in the Headphones catalog with a Mars Score of 59.8. It currently ranks 19 of 25 products in this category by Mars Score.This page is most useful when you match the product's strongest measurable specifications to your own workload instead of treating one number as a universal recommendation.
Key specifications to check
- Driver size
- 45 mm
- Battery life
- 50 h
- Weight
- 307 g
- Type
- over-ear
Values are shown exactly as stored in the current catalog. A dash means the value is not available; it is not a zero and is not treated as a win or loss.
Who should consider it?
Start with the priorities represented by driver size, battery life, weight. Buyers who value those dimensions should compare this product against the closest same-category alternatives below, then verify regional pricing, warranty, and configuration before purchase.
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Frequently asked
What is the Mars Score for Audio-Technica - ATH-M50xBT2?+
Audio-Technica - ATH-M50xBT2 scores 59.8 on the transparent Mars Score formula for headphones, computed from its published specs against the category's weighted normalization.
What category does Audio-Technica - ATH-M50xBT2 belong to?+
Audio-Technica - ATH-M50xBT2 is a Audio-Technica headphone catalogued in the Headphones category.
When was Audio-Technica - ATH-M50xBT2 released?+
Audio-Technica - ATH-M50xBT2 was released on 2022-09-01.
What is the driver size of Audio-Technica - ATH-M50xBT2?+
Audio-Technica - ATH-M50xBT2 has a driver size of 45 mm.
What is the battery life of Audio-Technica - ATH-M50xBT2?+
Audio-Technica - ATH-M50xBT2 has a battery life of 50 h.
What is the weight of Audio-Technica - ATH-M50xBT2?+
Audio-Technica - ATH-M50xBT2 has a weight of 307 g.