Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 vs. Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 and Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT. 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 M50xBT2 vs. Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series M-Series -
Weight 307 g 180 g Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 headphones.
Colour Black White | 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 M50xBT2 Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes - Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
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 -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 15 - 28000 Hz 5 - 32000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT offer a larger frequency range than Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2.
Sensitivity 99 dB/mW 105 dB/mW Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2.
Impedance 38 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 45 mm 40 mm Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 have a thicker diaphragm than Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT.
Features MultiPoint Technology, Low Latency Mode, Google Fast Pair -
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional, beamforming Omni-directional
Frequency Response 85 - 15000 Hz 50 - 4000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 offer a larger microphone frequency range than Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -42 dB
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT
Controls Mute, volume, power on/off, status indicator, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant Volume, answer/end, play/pause
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
USB charge cable - 30 cm
Audio cable - detachable - with remote control and mic - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT
Features Fast charge Multipoint Pairing
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa built-in Siri, Google Assistant
Additional Functions Amplifier -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 50 hour(s) 60 hour(s) Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2.
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 recharge faster than Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2.
WIRELESS LINK Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT
Radio Transmitter Power 5.1 mW -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT
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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