Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT vs. Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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

Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT vs. Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series - M-Series
Weight 242 g 307 g Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT headphones.
Colour Bordeaux red | Black | Metallic silver Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics 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 M50xBT2
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - 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 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 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) 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 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 M50xBT2.
Sensitivity 100 dB/mW 99 dB/mW Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2.
Impedance 39 Ohm 38 Ohm
Diaphragm 45 mm 45 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Features - MultiPoint Technology, Low Latency Mode, Google Fast Pair
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Omni-directional, beamforming
Frequency Response 50 - 4000 Hz 85 - 15000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 offer a larger microphone frequency range than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT.
Audio Input Details Omni-directional - 50 - 4000 Hz -
Sensitivity -44 dB -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Controls - Mute, volume, power on/off, status indicator, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - 1 m
Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold Gold
FEATURES Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT 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 Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 50 hour(s) Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT.
Standby Time 1000 hours -
Charging Time 5 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 recharge faster than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT.
WIRELESS LINK Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Transmitter Power - 5.1 mW
Radio Frequency Range 2.402 - 2.480GHz -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
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 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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