Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT vs. Sennheiser HD 458BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT and Sennheiser HD 458BT. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT vs. Sennheiser HD 458BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT Sennheiser HD 458BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 310 g 238 g Sennheiser HD 458BT are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT headphones.
Colour - Black
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT Sennheiser HD 458BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable - Yes Sennheiser HD 458BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sennheiser HD 458BT are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 15 - 28000 Hz 18 - 22000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 458BT.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.3%
Sensitivity 99 dB/mW -
Impedance 38 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure - 108 dB
Diaphragm 45 mm -
Features - Voice control
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT Sennheiser HD 458BT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Frequency Response - 80 - 6000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT Sennheiser HD 458BT
Controls Volume -
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT Sennheiser HD 458BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
Audio cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT Sennheiser HD 458BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 600 mAh
Battery Life 40 hour(s) 30 hours Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT lasts longer on a single charge than the Sennheiser HD 458BT.
Charging Time 7 hour(s) 2 hours Sennheiser HD 458BT recharge faster than Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT.
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT Sennheiser HD 458BT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) -
OTHERS Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT Sennheiser HD 458BT
Included Accessories Protective pouch Carrying case
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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