ATH-M50xBT2 vs Evolve2 75 Comparison

Compare ATH-M50xBT2 vs Evolve2 75 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 75
Evolve2 75

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 75

The Jabra Evolve2 75 is an on-ear wireless headset with Jabra Advanced ANC (using 4 of its 8 microphones), HearThrough, 40 mm speakers and a re-engineered boom arm with a Performance Mode when it is lowered.

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Best For
Hybrid workers
Style
On-ear headband
Weight
197 g
ANC
Jabra Advanced ANC (4 of 8 mics)
Mics
8 (4 analog + 4 digital MEMS)
Boom Mic
Yes (re-engineered boom arm, Performance Mode when lowered)
Talk Time
25 h
Connect
Bluetooth, USB-A/USB-C Bluetooth adapter (Link 390)
Certified
Microsoft Teams, Zoom, MFi, Amazon Alexa Built-in

Review Scores Compared

Expert Score

  • ATH-M50xBT27.1/10
  • Evolve2 759.1/10 Leads

Voice & Mic Clarity

  • ATH-M50xBT25.8/10
  • Evolve2 759.3/10 Leads

Comfort & Ergonomics

  • ATH-M50xBT28.0/10
  • Evolve2 759.7/10 Leads

Connectivity & Range

  • ATH-M50xBT27.5/10
  • Evolve2 758.6/10 Leads

Battery & Charging

  • ATH-M50xBT2—
  • Evolve2 757.2/10

Certification & Controls

  • ATH-M50xBT28.0/10
  • Evolve2 7510.0/10 Leads

Why ATH-M50xBT2 Beats Evolve2 75 (and Vice Versa)

Why ATH-M50xBT2 beats Evolve2 75

  • Driver Size: 45 mm vs 40 mm
  • Mic Frequency Response: 85 Hz - 15 kHz vs Analog 5 Hz - 20 kHz; digital 100 Hz - 8 kHz
  • Charging Time: 3.5 h vs Up to 160 min
  • Music Time: 50 h vs 33 h

Why Evolve2 75 beats ATH-M50xBT2

  • Better voice & mic clarity: 9.3 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: 197 g vs 307 g
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (music); 100 Hz - 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 75
Best ForMusic listenersHybrid workers
Wearing StyleOver-ear, closed-backOn-ear headband

Design & Build

ATH-M50xBT2Evolve2 75
Weight307 g197 g Better
Materials—Dual-foam leatherette cushions, leatherette headband, metal slide arm
Ear Cushions—Dual-foam leatherette
Dimensions—145 x 67 x 190 mm

Audio

ATH-M50xBT2Evolve2 75
Driver Size45 mm Better40 mm
Frequency Response15 Hz - 28 kHz20 Hz - 20 kHz (music); 100 Hz - 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
Speaker Bandwidth (Calls)—100 Hz - 8 kHz (speak mode)
Hearing Protection—PeakStop, EU noise at work, G616, Jabra SafeTone
SidetoneYes—

Noise Cancelling

ATH-M50xBT2Evolve2 75
Noise CancellingNone (closed-back passive isolation)Jabra Advanced ANC (4 of 8 mics)
Active Noise CancellingNoYes Better
Transparency Mode—Yes (HearThrough)

Microphone

ATH-M50xBT2Evolve2 75
Microphones28 (4 analog + 4 digital MEMS) Better
Microphone Setup2 MEMS, beamforming4 analog MEMS / 4 digital MEMS
Call Noise ReductionBeamforming—
Boom MicNoYes (re-engineered boom arm, Performance Mode when lowered) Better
Mute ControlMute button—
Busylight—Yes
Mic Frequency Response85 Hz - 15 kHz BetterAnalog 5 Hz - 20 kHz; digital 100 Hz - 8 kHz
Mic Pickup PatternOmnidirectional—

Battery & Charging

ATH-M50xBT2Evolve2 75
Talk Time—25 h
Charging Time3.5 h BetterUp to 160 min
Fast ChargingYes (10 min = 3 h)Yes (30% after 35 min)
Charging Stand—Desk stand (SKU dependent)
Music Time50 h Better33 h
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Talk Time (ANC On)—19 h
Music Time (ANC Off)—36 h

Connectivity

ATH-M50xBT2Evolve2 75
ConnectionBluetooth, 3.5 mm cableBluetooth, USB-A/USB-C Bluetooth adapter (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, Zoom, MFi, Amazon Alexa Built-in
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 PairYes—

Controls & App

ATH-M50xBT2Evolve2 75
Management SoftwareA-T ConnectJabra Direct, Jabra Xpress
Wear Detection—Yes (on-head detection)
Voice AssistantAmazon Alexa Built-in, Google Assistant, SiriAmazon Alexa Built-in
Teams / Call Button—Yes (Microsoft Teams notifications on LED, SKU dependent)
IT Remote Management—Jabra Xpress

In the Box

ATH-M50xBT2Evolve2 75
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 75, with the highest spec-based rating (4.5/5).
  • Choose ATH-M50xBT2 for music listeners.
  • Choose Evolve2 75 for hybrid workers.

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 75

PROS

  • Advanced ANC and HearThrough
  • 8 microphones with boom arm
  • Light at 197 g
  • Bluetooth 5.2, multipoint, on-head detection

CONS

  • On-ear fit is not for everyone
  • No 3.5 mm cable listed

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Quick Verdict

  • ATH-M50xBT2 7.1No outright category lead
  • Evolve2 75 9.1Best overallLeads in Voice & Mic Clarity, Comfort & Ergonomics, Connectivity & Range