Audio-Technica - ATH-M50xBT2 vs Beyerdynamic - Aventho 300
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Audio-Technica - ATH-M50xBT2 | Beyerdynamic - Aventho 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 307 g | 260 g |
| Battery life | 50 h | 60 h |
| Driver size | 45 mm | 40 mm |
| Active noise cancellation | false | true |
Between the ATH-M50xBT2 and Aventho 300, the ATH-M50xBT2 comes out ahead in driver size, while the Aventho 300 wins on weight / battery life. Overall, the ATH-M50xBT2 scores 59.8 and the Aventho 300 scores 76.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Aventho 300 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 16.6 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 care most about driver size. The biggest gaps in its favor are driver size. The single most decisive one: Driver size — 12.50% more. 45 mm vs 40 mm.
Pick the Aventho 300 if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. Its strongest claims are weight, battery life, active noise cancellation. The single most decisive one: Weight — 47.00 g less. 260 vs 307.
Both ship with comparable spatial audio, multipoint, ldac, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Aventho 300 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 Beyerdynamic - Aventho 300?
Beyerdynamic - Aventho 300 leads the current Mars Score by 16.6 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare driver size, 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 driver size mm.
Choose Beyerdynamic - Aventho 300 if…
Beyerdynamic - Aventho 300 has the measurable edge on weight g, battery life h, has anc.
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
- ▲Driver size — 12.50% more. 45 mm vs 40 mm.
Why Beyerdynamic - Aventho 300 wins
- ▲Weight — 47.00 g less. 260 vs 307.
- ▲Battery life — 20.00% more. 60 h vs 50 h.
- ▲Has Active noise cancellation.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Audio-Technica - ATH-M50xBT2 | Beyerdynamic - Aventho 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | over-ear | over-ear |
| Weight | 307 g | 260 glead |
| Water resistance | none | none |
Audio
| Spec | Audio-Technica - ATH-M50xBT2 | Beyerdynamic - Aventho 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 45 mmlead | 40 mm |
| Impedanceⓘ | 38 Ωlead | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivityⓘ | 99 dB | 100 dBlead |
| Active noise cancellationⓘ | false | truelead |
| Transparency mode | false | truelead |
| Spatial audioⓘ | false | false |
Battery
| Spec | Audio-Technica - ATH-M50xBT2 | Beyerdynamic - Aventho 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery lifeⓘ | 50 h | 60 hlead |
| Fast chargeⓘ | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | Audio-Technica - ATH-M50xBT2 | Beyerdynamic - Aventho 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetoothⓘ | 5.0 | 5.3lead |
| Multipointⓘ | true | true |
| 3.5mm jack | true | true |
| LDACⓘ | true | true |
| aptX HDⓘ | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery life, ATH-M50xBT2 or Aventho 300?+
Aventho 300 lasts 60 hours vs 50 hours.
Do ATH-M50xBT2 or Aventho 300 have active noise cancellation?+
Aventho 300 has active noise cancellation; ATH-M50xBT2 does not.
Which supports LDAC, ATH-M50xBT2 or Aventho 300?+
Both support LDAC.