ATH-M50xBT2 vs Evolve2 55 Comparison

Compare ATH-M50xBT2 vs Evolve2 55 side by side: specs, ratings, pros and cons, and which one fits your room best.

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Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2
ATH-M50xBT2
Editor's pick
Jabra Evolve2 55
Evolve2 55

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.

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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
Certified
—
Evolve2 55

The Jabra Evolve2 55 is a lightweight on-ear wireless headset. The stereo version weighs 130 g and has 28 mm speakers, ANC and four microphones (two analog and two digital MEMS).

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Best For
All-day light wear
Style
On-ear headband
Weight
130 g
ANC
ANC
Mics
4 (stereo: 2 analog + 2 digital MEMS)
Boom Mic
—
Talk Time
16 h
Connect
Bluetooth, USB-A/USB-C (Link 390)
Certified
Microsoft Teams (variant), Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco, Avaya, Alcatel-Lucent, Unify, Amazon Chime, MFi, Google Fast Pair

Review Scores Compared

Expert Score

  • ATH-M50xBT27.1/10
  • Evolve2 558.7/10 Leads

Voice & Mic Clarity

  • ATH-M50xBT25.8/10
  • Evolve2 558.3/10 Leads

Comfort & Ergonomics

  • ATH-M50xBT28.0/10
  • Evolve2 559.7/10 Leads

Connectivity & Range

  • ATH-M50xBT27.5/10
  • Evolve2 558.6/10 Leads

Battery & Charging

  • ATH-M50xBT2—
  • Evolve2 556.3/10

Certification & Controls

  • ATH-M50xBT28.0/10
  • Evolve2 5510.0/10 Leads

Why ATH-M50xBT2 Beats Evolve2 55 (and Vice Versa)

Why ATH-M50xBT2 beats Evolve2 55

  • Driver Size: 45 mm vs 28 mm
  • Charging Time: 3.5 h vs Up to 120 min
  • Music Time: 50 h vs 15 h

Why Evolve2 55 beats ATH-M50xBT2

  • Better voice & mic clarity: 8.3 vs 5.8 out of 10
  • Better certification & controls: 10.0 vs 8.0 out of 10
  • Better comfort & ergonomics: 9.7 vs 8.0 out of 10
  • Better connectivity & range: 8.6 vs 7.5 out of 10
  • Weight: 130 g vs 307 g
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (music); 150 Hz - 6.8 kHz (speak) vs 15 Hz - 28 kHz

Review-score leads of 0.5+ points out of 10 first, then specs where only one comes out ahead.

Full Specifications

General

ATH-M50xBT2Evolve2 55
Best ForMusic listenersAll-day light wear
Wearing StyleOver-ear, closed-backOn-ear headband
Variants—Stereo, Mono; MS (Teams) and UC

Design & Build

ATH-M50xBT2Evolve2 55
Weight307 g130 g Better
Materials—Leatherette, PC and PC/ABS plastic, stainless steel
Ear Cushions—Leatherette
Dimensions—185 x 65 x 175 mm

Audio

ATH-M50xBT2Evolve2 55
Driver Size45 mm Better28 mm
Frequency Response15 Hz - 28 kHz20 Hz - 20 kHz (music); 150 Hz - 6.8 kHz (speak) Better
Bluetooth CodecsLDAC, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Driver TypeClosed-back dynamic—
Impedance38 Ω—
Sensitivity99 dB/mW—
Custom EQA-T Connect app EQ—
Wired ListeningYes (1.2 m 3.5 mm cable included)—
Stereo / MonoStereoStereo or mono (variants)
Speaker Bandwidth (Calls)—150 Hz - 6.8 kHz (speak mode)
Hearing Protection—PeakStop, Jabra SafeTone, EU Noise at Work, G616
SidetoneYes—

Noise Cancelling

ATH-M50xBT2Evolve2 55
Noise CancellingNone (closed-back passive isolation)ANC
Active Noise CancellingNoYes Better

Microphone

ATH-M50xBT2Evolve2 55
Microphones24 (stereo: 2 analog + 2 digital MEMS) Better
Microphone Setup2 MEMS, beamforming2 analog MEMS / 2 digital MEMS (stereo)
Call Noise ReductionBeamforming—
Boom MicNo—
Mute ControlMute button—
Busylight—Yes
Mic Frequency Response85 Hz - 15 kHzAnalog 20 Hz - 10 kHz; digital 100 Hz - 6.3 kHz Better
Mic Pickup PatternOmnidirectional—

Battery & Charging

ATH-M50xBT2Evolve2 55
Talk Time—16 h
Charging Time3.5 h BetterUp to 120 min
Fast ChargingYes (10 min = 3 h)Yes (up to 50% after 30 min)
Charging Stand—Desk stand (SKU dependent)
Music Time50 h Better15 h
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Talk Time (ANC On)—10 h
Music Time (ANC Off)—18 h

Connectivity

ATH-M50xBT2Evolve2 55
ConnectionBluetooth, 3.5 mm cableBluetooth, USB-A/USB-C (Link 390) Better
Bluetooth Version5.05.2 Better
USB Dongle—Jabra Link 390
MultipointYes (2 devices)Yes (2 simultaneous, 8 paired)
Wireless Range10 m30 m Better
Certifications—Microsoft Teams (variant), Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco, Avaya, Alcatel-Lucent, Unify, Amazon Chime, MFi, Google Fast Pair
Low-Latency ModeLow latency mode—
Paired Devices—8
Bluetooth ProfilesA2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSPA2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, PBAP, SPP
Cable Length1.2 m1.2 m
Google Fast PairYesYes (Android)

Controls & App

ATH-M50xBT2Evolve2 55
Management SoftwareA-T ConnectJabra Direct, Jabra Xpress
Voice AssistantAmazon Alexa Built-in, Google Assistant, Siri—
IT Remote Management—Jabra Xpress

In the Box

ATH-M50xBT2Evolve2 55
In the Box30 cm USB-A to USB-C cable, 1.2 m audio cable, pouchHeadset, Link 390 adapter, 1.2 m USB cable, carry pouch, desk stand (SKU dependent)
Warranty1-year limited2 years
Carry CaseYes (pouch)Yes (carry pouch)

Takeaways

  • Our pick: Evolve2 55, with the highest spec-based rating (4.5/5).
  • Choose ATH-M50xBT2 for music listeners.
  • Choose Evolve2 55 for all-day light wear.

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

Evolve2 55

PROS

  • Light at 130 g (stereo)
  • ANC and busylight
  • Bluetooth 5.2 and multipoint
  • Many certifications, incl. Zoom and Google Meet

CONS

  • Shorter battery: up to 16 h talk
  • Smaller 28 mm speakers

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Quick Verdict

  • ATH-M50xBT2 7.1No outright category lead
  • Evolve2 55 8.7Best overallLeads in Voice & Mic Clarity, Comfort & Ergonomics, Connectivity & Range