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Audio Solutions Question of the Week: What Are the Differences Between the ATH-M50xBT and ATH-M50xBT2 Wireless Headphones?

First, the ATH-M50xBT2 takes advantage of USB-C charging in order to be compatible with newer devices and offer a quick charge feature that will provide 3 hours of playback after a 10-minute charge.  The ATH-M50xBT2’s battery has been upgraded from the previous version and will provide 50 hours of playback when fully charged. Call quality is also greatly improved with the addition of dual mics and beamforming technology for exceptional vocal pickup.

Other new, notable features are a low latency mode, Google Fast Pair, multipoint pairing, and access to more customizable options (such as equalization and L/R balance) via the A-T Connect app. The ATH-M50xBT2 also supports Sony’s LDAC, a superior Bluetooth codec with transfer rates up to 990 kbps. Below is a comparison chart that illustrates the key differences between the ATH-M50xBT and the new ATH-M50xBT2.

 

ATH-M50xBT Wireless Headphones

ATH-M50xBT

ATH-M50xBT2 Wireless Headphones

ATH-M50xBT2

Battery Life40 Hrs50 Hrs
Quick

Charge
N/A3 Hrs on 10 min Charge
Charge PortMicro USB-BUSB-C
MicrophoneSingle OmnidirectionalDual Beamforming
ElectronicsIntegrated ChipBluetooth chip and dedicated DAC/AMP (AK4331)
Google Fast

Pair

N/AYes
Multipoint

Pairing
N/AYes
Voice AssistAlexa, Google Assistant, SiriAlexa Built-In, Google Assistant, Siri
A-T Connect

Capabilities
Change Codec Support, Locate HeadphonesEQ (save to headphones), L/R Volume Balance, Fine Volume Control (in 16, 32 or 64 steps), Low Latency Mode, Change Codecs, Locate Headphones
Low Latency

Mode
N/AYes
Codec(s)SBC, AptX, AACSBC, AAC, LDAC
SidetoneN/AYes
Touch

Control
Capacitance SwitchTactile Switch
Wired CableCable with mic and control for wired useStandard cable for wired use