Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT vs. Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT and Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT vs. Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height - 20.4 cm
Width - 19.5 cm
Depth - 4.8 cm
Weight 310 g 290.3 g Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT headphones.
Colour - Matte black
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 -
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX SBC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 15 - 28000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT offer a larger frequency range than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+.
Sensitivity 99 dB/mW -
Impedance 38 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure - 115 dB
Diaphragm 45 mm 40 mm Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT have a thicker diaphragm than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+.
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Controls Volume Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button, Microsoft Teams button
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Features - Wear detection
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 40 hour(s) 18.5 hour(s) Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT lasts longer on a single charge than the Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 18.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 15 hours
Charging Time 7 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ recharge faster than Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT.
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Included Accessories Protective pouch Carrying case, Surface USB Link
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows
Software Certification - Certified for Microsoft Teams
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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