Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT vs. Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT 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

Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT vs. Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 242 g 310 g Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT headphones.
Colour Bordeaux red | Black | Metallic silver -
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT.
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, aptX
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Super Bass Control (SBC) -
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz 15 - 28000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT offer a larger frequency range than Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT.
Sensitivity 100 dB/mW 99 dB/mW Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT.
Impedance 39 Ohm 38 Ohm
Diaphragm 45 mm 45 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 4000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional - 50 - 4000 Hz -
Sensitivity -44 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT
Controls - Volume
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - 1 m
Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 40 hour(s) Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT.
Standby Time 1000 hours -
Charging Time 5 hour(s) 7 hour(s) Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT recharge faster than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT.
WIRELESS LINK Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.402 - 2.480GHz -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT
Included Accessories - Protective pouch
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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