Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT vs. Sony WH-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT and Sony WH-1000XM5. 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 SR50BT vs. Sony WH-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT Sony WH-1000XM5
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 180 g 250 g Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT headphones.
Colour Black | Brown-grey Black | Silver
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use - 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 SR50BT Sony WH-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes - Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT.
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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM5 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating Yes - Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT.
Max Input Power 1500 mW -
Sensitivity 98 dB/mW -
Diaphragm 45 mm 30 mm Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM5.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT Sony WH-1000XM5
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 4000 Hz -
Sensitivity -40 dB -
Microphones Included - 8
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT Sony WH-1000XM5
Controls Volume -
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT Sony WH-1000XM5
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT Sony WH-1000XM5
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT Sony WH-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 25 hour(s) 32 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours
Standby Time 1000 hours -
Charging Time 5 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM5 recharge faster than Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT.
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT Sony WH-1000XM5
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT Sony WH-1000XM5
Included Accessories - Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m)
Compliant Standards - JEITA
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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