Audio-Technica - ATH-MSR7b vs Audio-Technica - ATH-R70xa
Between the ATH-MSR7b and ATH-R70xa, the ATH-MSR7b comes out ahead in several specs, while the ATH-R70xa wins on weight. Overall, the ATH-MSR7b scores 66.2 and the ATH-R70xa scores 66.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are evenly matched on the broad strokes, with the decision sitting on which individual spec advantages weigh more for your use.
The ATH-MSR7b doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
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 battery life, driver size, active noise cancellation, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Audio-Technica - ATH-MSR7b wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Audio-Technica - ATH-R70xa wins
- ▲Weight — 80.00 g less. 210 vs 290.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Audio-Technica - ATH-MSR7b | Audio-Technica - ATH-R70xa |
|---|---|---|
| Type | over-ear | over-ear |
| Weight | 290 g | 210 glead |
| Water resistance | none | none |
Audio
| Spec | Audio-Technica - ATH-MSR7b | Audio-Technica - ATH-R70xa |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Impedanceⓘ | 36 Ω | 470 Ωlead |
| Sensitivityⓘ | 101 dBlead | 99 dB |
| Active noise cancellationⓘ | false | false |
| Transparency mode | false | false |
| Spatial audioⓘ | false | false |
Battery
| Spec | Audio-Technica - ATH-MSR7b | Audio-Technica - ATH-R70xa |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 0 h | 0 h |
| Fast chargeⓘ | false | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | Audio-Technica - ATH-MSR7b | Audio-Technica - ATH-R70xa |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetoothⓘ | 0.0 | 0 |
| Multipointⓘ | false | false |
| 3.5mm jack | true | true |
| LDACⓘ | false | false |
| aptX HDⓘ | false | false |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery life, ATH-MSR7b or ATH-R70xa?+
ATH-R70xa lasts 0 hours vs 0 hours.
Do ATH-MSR7b or ATH-R70xa have active noise cancellation?+
Neither model has ANC.
Which supports LDAC, ATH-MSR7b or ATH-R70xa?+
Neither supports LDAC.
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