Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT vs. Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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

Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT vs. Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 242 g 180 g Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT headphones.
Colour Bordeaux red | Black | Metallic silver 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.
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
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 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, aptX
Noise Isolating - Yes Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Super Bass Control (SBC) -
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz 5 - 40000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power - 1500 mW
Sensitivity 100 dB/mW 98 dB/mW Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT.
Impedance 39 Ohm -
Diaphragm 45 mm 45 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT 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 - 4000 Hz 50 - 4000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Audio Input Details Omni-directional - 50 - 4000 Hz -
Sensitivity -44 dB -40 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT
Controls - Volume
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT
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
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 25 hour(s) Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT.
Standby Time 1000 hours 1000 hours Both headphones have the same lenght of standby time.
Charging Time 5 hour(s) 5 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
WIRELESS LINK Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.402 - 2.480GHz -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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