Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 vs. EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II

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In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 and EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II. 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.

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Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 vs. EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth - wireless
Series M-Series ADAPT 500 Series
Weight 307 g 232 g EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 headphones.
Colour Black -
Earpad Material - Plush, textured fabric
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 25 m EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II have a greater operating distance than Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2.
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired 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, LDAC SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid ANC
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - EPOS Voice
Frequency Response 15 - 28000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 offer a larger frequency range than EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.3%
Sensitivity 99 dB/mW -
Impedance 38 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 108 dB
Diaphragm 45 mm -
Features MultiPoint Technology, Low Latency Mode, Google Fast Pair Audio prompts
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II
Form Factor Built-in Headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional, beamforming Beamforming, MEMS-directional
Frequency Response 85 - 15000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 offer a larger microphone frequency range than EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -
Microphones Included 2 2 Both headphones have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II
Controls Mute, volume, power on/off, status indicator, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant -
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II
Features Fast charge EPOS ActiveGard
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa built-in -
Additional Functions Amplifier -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life 50 hour(s) -
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 46 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 41 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 24 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 24 hours
Standby Time - 81 day
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) 220 min Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 recharge faster than Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2.
WIRELESS LINK Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II
Radio Transmitter Power 5.1 mW -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) -
OTHERS Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II
Included Accessories Protective pouch, USB-C charging cable Carrying case, BTD 800 USB-C dongle, USB-C to USB-C cable
Compatibility iPhone, Android phone, Android tablet -
Software Certification - Zoom Certified, Certified for Microsoft Teams, Optimised for UC, Optimised for Google Meet
Compliant Standards RSS-102, FCC Part 15, CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB3(B) -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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