Sennheiser HD 4.30i vs. Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 4.30i 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

Sennheiser HD 4.30i vs. Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30i Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series - M-Series
Weight - 307 g
Colour Black | White Black
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 4.30i Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 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
Noise Isolating Yes - Sennheiser HD 4.30i are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 15 - 28000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 4.30i.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity 120 dB/Vrms 99 dB/mW Sennheiser HD 4.30i have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2.
Impedance 18 Ohm 38 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm 45 mm Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser HD 4.30i.
Features - MultiPoint Technology, Low Latency Mode, Google Fast Pair
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 4.30i Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Omni-directional, beamforming
Frequency Response - 85 - 15000 Hz
Sensitivity -44 dBV/Pascal -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 4.30i Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Controls 3-button remote Mute, volume, power on/off, status indicator, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE Sennheiser HD 4.30i Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.4 m Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
Cable Length 1.4 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold Gold
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 4.30i 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 Sennheiser HD 4.30i Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life - 50 hour(s)
Charging Time - 3.5 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Sennheiser HD 4.30i Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Radio Transmitter Power - 5.1 mW
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30i Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 4.30i Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Included Accessories Soft bag, audio cable (1.4 m) 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)
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years -
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