Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 vs. Sony WH-CH720N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 and Sony WH-CH720N. 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-CH720N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 Sony WH-CH720N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series M-Series -
Weight 307 g 192 g Sony WH-CH720N are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 headphones.
Colour Black 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-CH720N
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes - Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-CH720N 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
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-CH720N are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 15 - 28000 Hz 7 - 20000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH720N.
Sensitivity 99 dB/mW 108 dB Sony WH-CH720N have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2.
Impedance 38 Ohm -
Diaphragm 45 mm 30 mm Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH720N.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Sony WH-CH720N have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features MultiPoint Technology, Low Latency Mode, Google Fast Pair MultiPoint Technology, Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction, adaptive mode
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 Sony WH-CH720N
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional, beamforming Beamforming
Frequency Response 85 - 15000 Hz -
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 Sony WH-CH720N
Controls Mute, volume, power on/off, status indicator, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant Volume, play/pause, skip track, voice assistant
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 Sony WH-CH720N
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold Gold
FEATURES Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 Sony WH-CH720N
Features Fast charge -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Voice Control - Direct
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa built-in Google Assistant, Alexa
Additional Functions Amplifier -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 Sony WH-CH720N
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 talk (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Continuous talk: up to 40 hours
Continuous playback: up to 50 hours
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
WIRELESS LINK Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 Sony WH-CH720N
Radio Transmitter Power 5.1 mW -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 Sony WH-CH720N
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 Sony WH-CH720N
Included Accessories Protective pouch, USB-C charging cable USB-C cable, 3.5 mm audio cable
Compatibility iPhone, Android phone, Android tablet -
Compliant Standards RSS-102, FCC Part 15, CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB3(B) -
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