Audio-Technica - ATH-M50xBT2 vs Audio-Technica - ATH-R70xa
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Audio-Technica - ATH-M50xBT2 | Audio-Technica - ATH-R70xa |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 307 g | 210 g |
| Multipoint | true | false |
| LDAC | true | false |
| Battery life | 50 h | 0 h |
Between the ATH-M50xBT2 and ATH-R70xa, the ATH-M50xBT2 comes out ahead in multipoint / ldac, while the ATH-R70xa wins on weight. Overall, the ATH-M50xBT2 scores 59.8 and the ATH-R70xa scores 54.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The ATH-M50xBT2 edges ahead on the Mars Score (59.8 vs 54.7), but the 5.1-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the ATH-M50xBT2 if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. The biggest gaps in its favor are multipoint, ldac, battery life. The single most decisive one: Has Multipoint.
Pick the ATH-R70xa if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight. The single most decisive one: Weight — 97.00 g less. 210 vs 307.
Both ship with comparable driver size, active noise cancellation, spatial audio, so those specs do not 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.
Which should you buy: Audio-Technica - ATH-M50xBT2 or Audio-Technica - ATH-R70xa?
Audio-Technica - ATH-M50xBT2 leads the current Mars Score by 5.1 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare battery life, weight against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Audio-Technica - ATH-M50xBT2 if…
Audio-Technica - ATH-M50xBT2 has the measurable edge on has multipoint, supports ldac, battery life h.
Choose Audio-Technica - ATH-R70xa if…
Audio-Technica - ATH-R70xa has the measurable edge on weight g.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Audio-Technica - ATH-M50xBT2 wins
- ▲Has Multipoint.
- ▲Has LDAC.
- ▲Battery life: 50 h vs 0 h.
Why Audio-Technica - ATH-R70xa wins
- ▲Weight — 97.00 g less. 210 vs 307.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Audio-Technica - ATH-M50xBT2 | Audio-Technica - ATH-R70xa |
|---|---|---|
| Type | over-ear | over-ear |
| Weight | 307 g | 210 glead |
| Water resistance | none | none |
Audio
| Spec | Audio-Technica - ATH-M50xBT2 | Audio-Technica - ATH-R70xa |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Impedanceⓘ | 38 Ω | 470 Ωlead |
| Sensitivityⓘ | 99 dB | 99 dB |
| Active noise cancellationⓘ | false | false |
| Transparency mode | false | false |
| Spatial audioⓘ | false | false |
Battery
| Spec | Audio-Technica - ATH-M50xBT2 | Audio-Technica - ATH-R70xa |
|---|---|---|
| Battery lifeⓘ | 50 hlead | 0 h |
| Fast chargeⓘ | truelead | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | Audio-Technica - ATH-M50xBT2 | Audio-Technica - ATH-R70xa |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetoothⓘ | 5.0lead | 0 |
| Multipointⓘ | truelead | false |
| 3.5mm jack | true | true |
| LDACⓘ | truelead | false |
| aptX HDⓘ | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery life, ATH-M50xBT2 or ATH-R70xa?+
ATH-M50xBT2 lasts 50 hours vs 0 hours.
Do ATH-M50xBT2 or ATH-R70xa have active noise cancellation?+
Neither model has active noise cancellation.
Which supports LDAC, ATH-M50xBT2 or ATH-R70xa?+
ATH-M50xBT2 supports LDAC; ATH-R70xa does not.