Audio-Technica - ATH-M50xBT2 vs Audio-Technica - ATH-R70xa
Between the ATH-M50xBT2 and ATH-R70xa, the ATH-M50xBT2 comes out ahead in multipoint and ldac, while the ATH-R70xa wins on weight. Overall, the ATH-M50xBT2 scores 74.2 and the ATH-R70xa scores 66.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
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 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.
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.
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.
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 ANC.
Which supports LDAC, ATH-M50xBT2 or ATH-R70xa?+
ATH-M50xBT2 supports LDAC; ATH-R70xa does not.
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