Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 vs. Sony WH-CH520

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 and Sony WH-CH520. 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 M50xBT2 vs. Sony WH-CH520 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 Sony WH-CH520
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series M-Series -
Weight 307 g 147 g Sony WH-CH520 are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 headphones.
Colour Black Beige | Black | Blue | White
Body Material - Recycled plastic
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 Sony WH-CH520
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes 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 5.2 Sony WH-CH520 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) 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
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 15 - 28000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH520.
Sensitivity 99 dB/mW -
Impedance 38 Ohm -
Diaphragm 45 mm 30 mm Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH520.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Sony WH-CH520 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features MultiPoint Technology, Low Latency Mode, Google Fast Pair MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 Sony WH-CH520
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional, beamforming -
Frequency Response 85 - 15000 Hz -
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 Sony WH-CH520
Controls Mute, volume, power on/off, status indicator, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant Volume, play/pause, skip track
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 Sony WH-CH520
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
USB-C charge cable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 Sony WH-CH520
Features Fast charge -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Voice Control - Direct
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa built-in Siri, Google Assistant
Additional Functions Amplifier -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 Sony WH-CH520
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 50 hour(s) 50 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 50 hours
Continuous talk: up to 40 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Sony WH-CH520 recharge faster than Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2.
WIRELESS LINK Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 Sony WH-CH520
Radio Transmitter Power 5.1 mW -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 Sony WH-CH520
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 Sony WH-CH520
Included Accessories Protective pouch, USB-C charging cable -
Compatibility iPhone, Android phone, Android tablet -
Compliant Standards RSS-102, FCC Part 15, CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB3(B) -
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