Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature vs. Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature and Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT. 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

Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature vs. Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 413 g 310 g Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT are lighter than Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature headphones.
Colour Brown -
Earpad Material Leather, memory foam -
Headband Material Aluminium, memory foam -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Foldable Yes - Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 2 - 30000 Hz 15 - 28000 Hz Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature offer a larger frequency range than Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT.
Max Input Power 50 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% -
Sensitivity 111 dB 99 dB/mW Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT.
Impedance 22 Ohm 38 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 45 mm Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT have a thicker diaphragm than Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature.
MICROPHONE Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
REMOTE CONTROL Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT
Controls - Volume
CABLE Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Headphones cable - detachable - 5 m
Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector - Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life - 40 hour(s)
Charging Time - 7 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT
Included Accessories Carrying case, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter Protective pouch
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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