Audio-Technica - ATH-M50xBT2 vs Beyerdynamic - DT 1990 Pro MK II
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 - DT 1990 Pro MK II |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 307 g | 350 g |
| Multipoint | true | false |
| LDAC | true | false |
| Battery life | 50 h | 0 h |
Between the ATH-M50xBT2 and DT 1990 Pro MK II, the ATH-M50xBT2 comes out ahead in weight / multipoint, while the DT 1990 Pro MK II wins on several specs. Overall, the ATH-M50xBT2 scores 59.8 and the DT 1990 Pro MK II scores 51.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The ATH-M50xBT2 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 8.4 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 single most decisive one: Weight — 43.00 g less. 307 vs 350.
The DT 1990 Pro MK II similarly does not 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 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 Beyerdynamic - DT 1990 Pro MK II?
Audio-Technica - ATH-M50xBT2 leads the current Mars Score by 8.4 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 weight g, has multipoint, supports ldac.
Choose Beyerdynamic - DT 1990 Pro MK II if…
Beyerdynamic - DT 1990 Pro MK II does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
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
- ▲Weight — 43.00 g less. 307 vs 350.
- ▲Has Multipoint.
- ▲Has LDAC.
- ▲Battery life: 50 h vs 0 h.
Why Beyerdynamic - DT 1990 Pro MK II wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Audio-Technica - ATH-M50xBT2 | Beyerdynamic - DT 1990 Pro MK II |
|---|---|---|
| Type | over-ear | over-ear |
| Weight | 307 glead | 350 g |
| Water resistance | none | none |
Audio
| Spec | Audio-Technica - ATH-M50xBT2 | Beyerdynamic - DT 1990 Pro MK II |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Impedanceⓘ | 38 Ω | 250 Ωlead |
| Sensitivityⓘ | 99 dB | 102 dBlead |
| Active noise cancellationⓘ | false | false |
| Transparency mode | false | false |
| Spatial audioⓘ | false | false |
Battery
| Spec | Audio-Technica - ATH-M50xBT2 | Beyerdynamic - DT 1990 Pro MK II |
|---|---|---|
| Battery lifeⓘ | 50 hlead | 0 h |
| Fast chargeⓘ | truelead | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | Audio-Technica - ATH-M50xBT2 | Beyerdynamic - DT 1990 Pro MK II |
|---|---|---|
| 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 DT 1990 Pro MK II?+
ATH-M50xBT2 lasts 50 hours vs 0 hours.
Do ATH-M50xBT2 or DT 1990 Pro MK II have active noise cancellation?+
Neither model has active noise cancellation.
Which supports LDAC, ATH-M50xBT2 or DT 1990 Pro MK II?+
ATH-M50xBT2 supports LDAC; DT 1990 Pro MK II does not.