ATH-M50xBT2 vs Zone Wireless 2 Comparison

Compare ATH-M50xBT2 vs Zone Wireless 2 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
Logitech Zone Wireless 2
Zone Wireless 2

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
—
Zone Wireless 2

The Logitech Zone Wireless 2 is an over-ear wireless headset with ANC, 40 mm drivers and five MEMS microphones shared between ANC and calls, with Advanced Call Clarity for noise removal.

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Best For
Multi-platform offices
Style
Over-ear headband
Weight
230 g
ANC
Active noise cancelling (ANC)
Mics
5
Boom Mic
—
Talk Time
18 h
Connect
Bluetooth, USB-C receiver with USB-A adapter (receiver version), audio over USB-C cable
Certified
Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Zoom Contact Center, Google Meet, Google Voice, Fast Pair (version dependent)

Review Scores Compared

Expert Score

  • ATH-M50xBT27.1/10
  • Zone Wireless 28.8/10 Leads

Voice & Mic Clarity

  • ATH-M50xBT25.8/10
  • Zone Wireless 28.5/10 Leads

Comfort & Ergonomics

  • ATH-M50xBT28.0/10
  • Zone Wireless 29.7/10 Leads

Connectivity & Range

  • ATH-M50xBT27.5/10
  • Zone Wireless 29.0/10 Leads

Battery & Charging

  • ATH-M50xBT2—
  • Zone Wireless 26.4/10

Certification & Controls

  • ATH-M50xBT28.0/10
  • Zone Wireless 210.0/10 Leads

Why ATH-M50xBT2 Beats Zone Wireless 2 (and Vice Versa)

Why ATH-M50xBT2 beats Zone Wireless 2

  • Driver Size: 45 mm vs 40 mm
  • Mic Frequency Response: 85 Hz - 15 kHz vs 100 Hz - 8 kHz
  • Music Time: 50 h vs 22 h

Why Zone Wireless 2 beats ATH-M50xBT2

  • Better voice & mic clarity: 8.5 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: 9.0 vs 7.5 out of 10
  • Weight: 230 g vs 307 g
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (music); 100 Hz - 8 kHz (talk) 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-M50xBT2Zone Wireless 2
Best ForMusic listenersMulti-platform offices
Wearing StyleOver-ear, closed-backOver-ear headband
Variants—Teams or UC; with receiver or native Bluetooth; Graphite, Off-white, Rose

Design & Build

ATH-M50xBT2Zone Wireless 2
Weight307 g230 g Better
Colors—Graphite, Off-white, Rose
Dimensions—184 x 179 x 70 mm

Audio

ATH-M50xBT2Zone Wireless 2
Driver Size45 mm Better40 mm
Frequency Response15 Hz - 28 kHz20 Hz - 20 kHz (music); 100 Hz - 8 kHz (talk) Better
Bluetooth CodecsLDAC, AAC, SBC—
Driver TypeClosed-back dynamic—
Impedance38 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity99 dB/mW116 dB ±3 dB @ 1 kHz Better
Custom EQA-T Connect app EQ—
Wired ListeningYes (1.2 m 3.5 mm cable included)Yes (audio over the USB-C cable)
Stereo / MonoStereoStereo
Hearing Protection—EN 50332, ADA hearing aid compatible, G616
SidetoneYes—

Noise Cancelling

ATH-M50xBT2Zone Wireless 2
Noise CancellingNone (closed-back passive isolation)Active noise cancelling (ANC)
Active Noise CancellingNoYes Better

Microphone

ATH-M50xBT2Zone Wireless 2
Microphones25 Better
Microphone Setup2 MEMS, beamforming5 omni-directional MEMS (ANC and calls), 100 Hz - 8 kHz
Call Noise ReductionBeamformingYes (Advanced Call Clarity) Better
Boom MicNo—
Mute ControlMute button—
Mic Frequency Response85 Hz - 15 kHz Better100 Hz - 8 kHz
Mic Pickup PatternOmnidirectional—

Battery & Charging

ATH-M50xBT2Zone Wireless 2
Talk Time—18 h
Charging Time3.5 h2 h Better
Fast ChargingYes (10 min = 3 h)Yes (5 min = up to 1 h talk)
Music Time50 h Better22 h
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Talk Time (ANC On)—15 h
Music Time (ANC Off)—40 h

Connectivity

ATH-M50xBT2Zone Wireless 2
ConnectionBluetooth, 3.5 mm cableBluetooth, USB-C receiver with USB-A adapter (receiver version), audio over USB-C cable Better
Bluetooth Version5.05.2 Better
USB Dongle—USB-C receiver + USB-A adapter (receiver version)
MultipointYes (2 devices)—
Wireless Range10 m50 m Better
Certifications—Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Zoom Contact Center, Google Meet, Google Voice, Fast Pair (version dependent)
Low-Latency ModeLow latency mode—
Bluetooth ProfilesA2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP—
USB Audio—Yes
Cable Length1.2 m1.5 m Better
Google Fast PairYes—

Controls & App

ATH-M50xBT2Zone Wireless 2
Management SoftwareA-T ConnectLogi Tune
Voice AssistantAmazon Alexa Built-in, Google Assistant, Siri—

In the Box

ATH-M50xBT2Zone Wireless 2
In the Box30 cm USB-A to USB-C cable, 1.2 m audio cable, pouch—
Warranty1-year limited2-year limited
Carry CaseYes (pouch)—

Identifiers

ATH-M50xBT2Zone Wireless 2
Model Number—981-001310 (Graphite, UC, with receiver)

Compatibility

ATH-M50xBT2Zone Wireless 2
OS Compatibility—Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, iOS, Android

Takeaways

  • Our pick: Zone Wireless 2, with the highest spec-based rating (4.5/5).
  • Choose ATH-M50xBT2 for music listeners.
  • Choose Zone Wireless 2 for multi-platform offices.

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

Zone Wireless 2

PROS

  • Certified for Teams, Zoom, Meet and Voice
  • ANC with 5 MEMS mics
  • Up to 50 m range
  • Quick charge: 5 min = 1 h talk

CONS

  • 15 h talk time with ANC on
  • 230 g

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Quick Verdict

  • ATH-M50xBT2 7.1No outright category lead
  • Zone Wireless 2 8.8Best overallLeads in Voice & Mic Clarity, Comfort & Ergonomics, Connectivity & Range