Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT. 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

Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 275 g 180 g Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM2 headphones.
Colour Gold | Black Black | Brown-grey
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.
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM2 Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-1000XM2.
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, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC SBC, AAC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WH-1000XM2 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating - Yes Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX -
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 5 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT.
Max Input Power - 1500 mW
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 98 dB/mW Sony WH-1000XM2 have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT.
Impedance 46 Ohm -
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm 45 mm Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM2.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM2 Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - On-cable
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Omni-directional
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz 50 - 4000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger microphone frequency range than Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT.
Audio Input Details - 50 - 8000 Hz -
Sensitivity - -40 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM2 Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM2 Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.5 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM2 Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM2 Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 25 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 40 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
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Standby Time 200 hours 1000 hours Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT have longer standby time than Sony WH-1000XM2.
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 5 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM2 recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM2.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WH-1000XM2 Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM2 Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter -
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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