Philips SHB3165BK vs. Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips SHB3165BK 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Philips SHB3165BK vs. Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips SHB3165BK Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series - M-Series
Height 16 cm -
Width 15.5 cm -
Depth 7 cm -
Weight 146 g 307 g Philips SHB3165BK are lighter than Philips SHB3165BK headphones.
Colour Black Black
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 15 m 10 m Philips SHB3165BK have a greater operating distance than Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2.
SOUND QUALITY Philips SHB3165BK Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth 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) 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
Sound Effects Dynamic Bass, Solid Bass -
Frequency Response 10 - 22000 Hz 15 - 28000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 offer a larger frequency range than Philips SHB3165BK.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 106 dB 99 dB/mW Philips SHB3165BK have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2.
Impedance 24 Ohm 38 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm 45 mm Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 have a thicker diaphragm than Philips SHB3165BK.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - MultiPoint Technology, Low Latency Mode, Google Fast Pair
MICROPHONE Philips SHB3165BK Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional, beamforming
Frequency Response - 85 - 15000 Hz
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Philips SHB3165BK Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Controls Volume control, answer/end, microphone on/mute, hold, phone/music mode, reject call, redial Mute, volume, power on/off, status indicator, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE Philips SHB3165BK Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Cable Type USB charge cable Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Philips SHB3165BK Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Features - Fast charge
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa built-in
Additional Functions - Amplifier
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips SHB3165BK Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 11 hour(s) 50 hour(s) Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips SHB3165BK.
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time - 3.5 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Philips SHB3165BK Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Transmission Range 15 m -
Radio Transmitter Power - 5.1 mW
CONNECTIONS Philips SHB3165BK Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Connector Type USB Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Philips SHB3165BK Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
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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