In depth comparison and review of Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature and Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Series | - | M-Series | |
| Weight | 413 g | 307 g | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 are lighter than Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature headphones. |
| Colour | Brown | Black | |
| Earpad Material | Leather, memory foam | - | |
| Headband Material | Aluminium, memory foam | - | |
| Recommended Use | - | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Foldable | Yes | Yes | Both headphones can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 M50xBT2. |
| 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 M50xBT2. |
| Impedance | 22 Ohm | 38 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 45 mm | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 have a thicker diaphragm than Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature. |
| Features | - | MultiPoint Technology, Low Latency Mode, Google Fast Pair |
| MICROPHONE | Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Type | On-cable | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Omni-directional, beamforming | |
| Frequency Response | - | 85 - 15000 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
| Microphones Included | - | 2 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 |
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| Controls | - | Mute, volume, power on/off, status indicator, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant |
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| CABLE | Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones cable - detachable - 5 m |
Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m USB-C charge cable - detachable - 30 cm |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes | |
| Plated Connector | - | Gold |
| FEATURES | Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 |
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| Features | - | Fast charge | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa built-in | |
| Additional Functions | - | Amplifier |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 |
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| Battery Type | - | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Life | - | 50 hour(s) | |
| Charging Time | - | 3.5 hour(s) |
| WIRELESS LINK | Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 |
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| Radio Transmitter Power | - | 5.1 mW |
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| CONNECTIONS | Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter | Protective pouch, USB-C charging cable | |
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| Compatibility | - | iPhone, Android phone, Android tablet | |
| Compliant Standards | - | RSS-102, FCC Part 15, CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB3(B) | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years | - |
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