ATH-M50xBT2 vs Voyager Focus 2 Comparison

Compare ATH-M50xBT2 vs Voyager Focus 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
Poly Voyager Focus 2
Voyager Focus 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
—
Voyager Focus 2

The Poly Voyager Focus 2 is a stereo on-ear Bluetooth headset with three levels of hybrid Evolve2 85, six microphones and a boom with Acoustic Fence noise cancelling. You rotate the boom to mute.

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Best For
Loud offices
Style
On-ear stereo headband
Weight
175 g
ANC
Digital hybrid ANC (off, low, high)
Mics
6
Boom Mic
Yes (rotate to mute)
Talk Time
25 h
Connect
Bluetooth, BT700 USB-C dongle, USB-C/A cable
Certified
Microsoft Teams, Google Meet

Review Scores Compared

Expert Score

  • ATH-M50xBT27.1/10
  • Voyager Focus 28.7/10 Leads

Voice & Mic Clarity

  • ATH-M50xBT25.8/10
  • Voyager Focus 28.9/10 Leads

Comfort & Ergonomics

  • ATH-M50xBT28.0/10
  • Voyager Focus 28.9/10 Leads

Connectivity & Range

  • ATH-M50xBT27.5/10
  • Voyager Focus 29.1/10 Leads

Battery & Charging

  • ATH-M50xBT2—
  • Voyager Focus 26.7/10

Certification & Controls

  • ATH-M50xBT28.0/10
  • Voyager Focus 29.6/10 Leads

Why ATH-M50xBT2 Beats Voyager Focus 2 (and Vice Versa)

Why ATH-M50xBT2 beats Voyager Focus 2

  • Driver Size: 45 mm vs 32 mm
  • Mic Frequency Response: 85 Hz - 15 kHz vs 100 Hz - 6.8 kHz
  • Music Time: 50 h vs 24 h

Why Voyager Focus 2 beats ATH-M50xBT2

  • Better voice & mic clarity: 8.9 vs 5.8 out of 10
  • Better connectivity & range: 9.1 vs 7.5 out of 10
  • Better certification & controls: 9.6 vs 8.0 out of 10
  • Better comfort & ergonomics: 8.9 vs 8.0 out of 10
  • Weight: 175 g vs 307 g
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz 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-M50xBT2Voyager Focus 2
Best ForMusic listenersLoud offices
Wearing StyleOver-ear, closed-backOn-ear stereo headband

Design & Build

ATH-M50xBT2Voyager Focus 2
Weight307 g175 g Better
Ear Cushions—Plush ear cushions
Colors—Black
Headband—Cushioned sling headband
Wearable on Either Ear—Yes (auto L/R)
Dimensions—155 x 66 x 183 mm

Audio

ATH-M50xBT2Voyager Focus 2
Driver Size45 mm Better32 mm
Frequency Response15 Hz - 28 kHz20 Hz - 20 kHz Better
Bluetooth CodecsLDAC, AAC, 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)Yes (USB audio mode)
Stereo / MonoStereoStereo
Speaker Bandwidth (Calls)—20 Hz - 20 kHz
Hearing Protection—SoundGuard Digital (via Poly Lens)
SidetoneYes—

Noise Cancelling

ATH-M50xBT2Voyager Focus 2
Noise CancellingNone (closed-back passive isolation)Digital hybrid ANC (off, low, high)
Active Noise CancellingNoYes Better
ANC Levels—Off, low, high

Microphone

ATH-M50xBT2Voyager Focus 2
Microphones26 Better
Microphone Setup2 MEMS, beamformingNoise-cancelling boom, Acoustic Fence; 100 Hz - 6.8 kHz Better
Call Noise ReductionBeamformingYes (Acoustic Fence, noise-cancelling boom) Better
Boom MicNoYes (rotate to mute) Better
Mute ControlMute buttonRotate boom to mute, Dynamic Mute Alert Better
Busylight—On-ear indicator light
Mic Frequency Response85 Hz - 15 kHz Better100 Hz - 6.8 kHz
Mic Pickup PatternOmnidirectional—
Mute Alert—Yes (Dynamic Mute Alert)

Battery & Charging

ATH-M50xBT2Voyager Focus 2
Talk Time—25 h
Charging Time3.5 h<2 h Better
Fast ChargingYes (10 min = 3 h)—
Charging Stand—Included (9T9J6AA)
Music Time50 h Better24 h
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Talk Time (ANC On)—16 h
Music Time (ANC Off)—40 h

Connectivity

ATH-M50xBT2Voyager Focus 2
ConnectionBluetooth, 3.5 mm cableBluetooth, BT700 USB-C dongle, USB-C/A cable Better
Bluetooth Version5.05.1 Better
USB Dongle—BT700 (USB-C)
MultipointYes (2 devices)8 paired
Wireless Range10 m50 m Better
Certifications—Microsoft Teams, Google Meet
Low-Latency ModeLow latency mode—
Paired Devices—8
Bluetooth ProfilesA2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSPA2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
USB Audio—Yes (audio over USB)
Cable Length1.2 m—
Google Fast PairYes—

Controls & App

ATH-M50xBT2Voyager Focus 2
Controls—Call answer/end, mute, volume, ANC, power, pairing; smart sensors
Management SoftwareA-T ConnectPoly Lens
Voice AssistantAmazon Alexa Built-in, Google Assistant, SiriSiri, Google
Teams / Call Button—Yes (Microsoft Teams button)
Voice Prompts—Yes

In the Box

ATH-M50xBT2Voyager Focus 2
In the Box30 cm USB-A to USB-C cable, 1.2 m audio cable, pouchHeadset, BT700 adapter, USB-C charging cable, USB-C to USB-A adapter, charging stand, carrying pouch
Warranty1-year limited2-year limited
Carry CaseYes (pouch)Yes (carrying pouch)

Identifiers

ATH-M50xBT2Voyager Focus 2
Model Number—9T9J6AA

Compatibility

ATH-M50xBT2Voyager Focus 2
OS Compatibility—Windows 11, Windows 10, macOS, Android, iOS

Takeaways

  • Our pick: Voyager Focus 2, with the highest spec-based rating (4.5/5).
  • Choose ATH-M50xBT2 for music listeners.
  • Choose Voyager Focus 2 for loud 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

Voyager Focus 2

PROS

  • Up to 50 m range (91 m with base)
  • Hybrid ANC with off, low and high
  • Boom with Acoustic Fence, rotate to mute
  • Charging stand included (9T9J6AA)

CONS

  • On-ear fit
  • Bluetooth 5.1 is older than rivals

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Quick Verdict

  • ATH-M50xBT2 7.1No outright category lead
  • Voyager Focus 2 8.7Best overallLeads in Voice & Mic Clarity, Comfort & Ergonomics, Connectivity & Range