In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Series | - | M-Series | |
| Weight | 192 g | 307 g | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS are lighter than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Black | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Foldable | - | Yes | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| 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 | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 15 - 28000 Hz | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 offer a larger frequency range than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS. |
| Max Input Power | 500 mW | - | |
| Sensitivity | 97 dB/mW | 99 dB/mW | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS. |
| Impedance | 150 Ohm | 38 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 45 mm | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 have a thicker diaphragm than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS. |
| Features | - | MultiPoint Technology, Low Latency Mode, Google Fast Pair |
| MICROPHONE | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Type | On-cable | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Mono | Omni-directional, beamforming | |
| Frequency Response | - | 85 - 15000 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
| Microphones Included | - | 2 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 |
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| Controls | On/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | Mute, volume, power on/off, status indicator, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant |
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| CABLE | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m USB-C charge cable - detachable - 30 cm |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes | |
| Plated Connector | - | Gold |
| FEATURES | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 |
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| Features | - | Fast charge | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa built-in | |
| Additional Functions | - | Amplifier |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 |
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| Battery Type | 1 x battery - AAA type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Life | 40 hour(s) | 50 hour(s) | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS. |
| Charging Time | - | 3.5 hour(s) | |
| Included Qty | 1 | - |
| WIRELESS LINK | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 |
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| Radio Transmitter Power | - | 5.1 mW |
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| CONNECTIONS | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 |
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| Included Accessories | Airplane adapter, protective pouch | Protective pouch, USB-C charging cable | |
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| Compatibility | - | iPhone, Android phone, Android tablet | |
| Compliant Standards | - | RSS-102, FCC Part 15, CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB3(B) | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |
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