ATH-M50xBT2 vs Studio Pro Comparison
Compare ATH-M50xBT2 vs Studio Pro side by side: specs, ratings, pros and cons, and which one fits your room best.
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At a Glance
ATH-M50xBT2
The Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2 is the wireless version of the well-known ATH-M50x studio headphones. It uses 45 mm drivers, the largest in this group, with a 15 Hz-28 kHz response and an AK4331 DAC.
- Best For
- Music listeners
- Style
- Over-ear, closed-back
- Weight
- 307 g
- ANC
- None (closed-back passive isolation)
- Mics
- 2
- Boom Mic
- No
- Talk Time
- —
- Connect
- Bluetooth, 3.5 mm cable
Studio Pro
The Beats Studio Pro is an over-ear headphone with fully adaptive ANC, a Transparency mode and custom 40 mm drivers. It works with both Apple and Android, with one-touch pairing and Find My on Apple and Google Fast Pair on Android.
- Best For
- Mixed Apple and Android users
- Style
- Over-ear
- Weight
- 260 g
- ANC
- Fully adaptive ANC
- Mics
- —
- Boom Mic
- No
- Talk Time
- 24 h
- Connect
- Bluetooth (Class 1), USB-C audio, 3.5 mm
Review Scores Compared
Expert Score
Voice & Mic Clarity
Comfort & Ergonomics
Connectivity & Range
Battery & Charging
Certification & Controls
Why ATH-M50xBT2 Beats Studio Pro (and Vice Versa)
Why ATH-M50xBT2 beats Studio Pro
- Better voice & mic clarity: 5.8 vs 4.0 out of 10
- Driver Size: 45 mm vs 40 mm
- Wired Listening: Yes (1.2 m 3.5 mm cable included) vs Yes (3.5 mm analog cable and USB-C lossless audio)
- Music Time: 50 h vs 24 h
Why Studio Pro beats ATH-M50xBT2
- Better comfort & ergonomics: 8.9 vs 8.0 out of 10
- Better connectivity & range: 8.0 vs 7.5 out of 10
- Weight: 260 g vs 307 g
- Active Noise Cancelling: Yes vs No
Review-score leads of 0.5+ points out of 10 first, then specs where only one comes out ahead.
Full Specifications
General
| ATH-M50xBT2 | Studio Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | Music listeners | Mixed Apple and Android users |
| Wearing Style | Over-ear, closed-back | Over-ear |
Design & Build
| ATH-M50xBT2 | Studio Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 307 g | 260 g Better |
| Materials | — | UltraPlush engineered leather cushions, metal sliders |
| Dimensions | — | 178 x 78 x 181 mm |
Audio
| ATH-M50xBT2 | Studio Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Size | 45 mm Better | 40 mm |
| Frequency Response | 15 Hz - 28 kHz | — |
| Bluetooth Codecs | LDAC, AAC, SBC | — |
| Driver Type | Closed-back dynamic | Custom active driver |
| Impedance | 38 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 99 dB/mW | — |
| Spatial Audio | — | Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking |
| Custom EQ | A-T Connect app EQ | 3 built-in sound profiles |
| Wired Listening | Yes (1.2 m 3.5 mm cable included) Better | Yes (3.5 mm analog cable and USB-C lossless audio) |
| Stereo / Mono | Stereo | Stereo |
| Sidetone | Yes | — |
Noise Cancelling
| ATH-M50xBT2 | Studio Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Noise Cancelling | None (closed-back passive isolation) | Fully adaptive ANC |
| Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes Better |
| Transparency Mode | — | Yes (Transparency mode) |
| Adaptive ANC | — | Yes |
Microphone
| ATH-M50xBT2 | Studio Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Microphones | 2 | — |
| Microphone Setup | 2 MEMS, beamforming | — |
| Call Noise Reduction | Beamforming | — |
| Boom Mic | No | No |
| Mute Control | Mute button | — |
| Mic Frequency Response | 85 Hz - 15 kHz | — |
| Mic Pickup Pattern | Omnidirectional | — |
Battery & Charging
| ATH-M50xBT2 | Studio Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Talk Time | — | 24 h |
| Charging Time | 3.5 h | — |
| Fast Charging | Yes (10 min = 3 h) | Yes (10 min = up to 4 h, Fast Fuel) |
| Music Time | 50 h Better | 24 h |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C (lossless audio) |
| Music Time (ANC Off) | — | 40 h |
Connectivity
| ATH-M50xBT2 | Studio Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth, 3.5 mm cable | Bluetooth (Class 1), USB-C audio, 3.5 mm |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | — |
| Multipoint | Yes (2 devices) | — |
| Wireless Range | 10 m | — |
| Low-Latency Mode | Low latency mode | — |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| USB Audio | — | Yes |
| Cable Length | 1.2 m | — |
| Google Fast Pair | Yes | Yes |
Controls & App
| ATH-M50xBT2 | Studio Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | — | "b" button, volume rocker, multi-function button |
| Management Software | A-T Connect | Beats app |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa Built-in, Google Assistant, Siri | Hey Siri |
| Firmware Updates | — | Over the air |
In the Box
| ATH-M50xBT2 | Studio Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| In the Box | 30 cm USB-A to USB-C cable, 1.2 m audio cable, pouch | Headphones, carrying case, USB-C to USB-C cable, 3.5 mm cable |
| Warranty | 1-year limited | — |
| Carry Case | Yes (pouch) | Yes (carrying case) |
Takeaways
- It's a tie on our rating (3.5/5) between ATH-M50xBT2 and Studio Pro, so choose on the rows that matter most to you.
- Choose ATH-M50xBT2 for music listeners.
- Choose Studio Pro for mixed Apple and Android users.
Pros and Cons
ATH-M50xBT2
PROS
- 45 mm drivers, largest here
- LDAC, AAC and SBC
- About 50 h battery
- Multipoint and low latency mode
CONS
- No active noise cancelling
- Heavier at 307 g
Studio Pro
PROS
- Fully adaptive ANC and Transparency
- USB-C lossless and 3.5 mm input
- Works well with Apple and Android
- Fast Fuel: 10 min = up to 4 h
CONS
- 24 h with ANC on
- Codec support not detailed on the product page
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Quick Verdict
- ATH-M50xBT2 7.1Best overallLeads in Voice & Mic Clarity
- Studio Pro 6.8Leads in Comfort & Ergonomics, Connectivity & Range