ATH-M50xBT2 vs Accentum Plus Comparison

Compare ATH-M50xBT2 vs Accentum Plus 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
Sennheiser Accentum Plus
Accentum Plus

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
Accentum Plus

The Sennheiser Accentum Plus Wireless sits below the Momentum 4. It has hybrid adaptive ANC, 37 mm drivers and Bluetooth 5.2 with SBC, AAC, aptX and aptX Adaptive.

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Best For
Android users
Style
Over-ear (around-the-ear)
Weight
227 g
ANC
Hybrid adaptive ANC
Mics
2
Boom Mic
No
Talk Time
50 h
Connect
Bluetooth, 3.5 mm aux

Review Scores Compared

Expert Score

  • ATH-M50xBT27.1/10
  • Accentum Plus7.9/10 Leads

Voice & Mic Clarity

  • ATH-M50xBT25.8/10 Leads
  • Accentum Plus5.5/10

Comfort & Ergonomics

  • ATH-M50xBT28.0/10
  • Accentum Plus9.8/10 Leads

Connectivity & Range

  • ATH-M50xBT27.5/10
  • Accentum Plus8.2/10 Leads

Battery & Charging

  • ATH-M50xBT2—
  • Accentum Plus9.2/10

Certification & Controls

  • ATH-M50xBT28.0/10
  • Accentum Plus—

Why ATH-M50xBT2 Beats Accentum Plus (and Vice Versa)

Why ATH-M50xBT2 beats Accentum Plus

  • Driver Size: 45 mm vs 37 mm
  • Frequency Response: 15 Hz - 28 kHz vs 10 Hz - 22 kHz

Why Accentum Plus beats ATH-M50xBT2

  • Better comfort & ergonomics: 9.8 vs 8.0 out of 10
  • Better connectivity & range: 8.2 vs 7.5 out of 10
  • Weight: 227 g vs 307 g
  • Sensitivity: 106 dB SPL (1 kHz / 0 dBFS) vs 99 dB/mW
  • Active Noise Cancelling: Yes vs No
  • Bluetooth Version: 5.2 vs 5.0

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

Full Specifications

General

ATH-M50xBT2Accentum Plus
Best ForMusic listenersAndroid users
Wearing StyleOver-ear, closed-backOver-ear (around-the-ear)

Design & Build

ATH-M50xBT2Accentum Plus
Weight307 g227 g Better
Colors—Black, White
Dimensions—165 x 195 x 48 mm (folded flat)

Audio

ATH-M50xBT2Accentum Plus
Driver Size45 mm Better37 mm
Frequency Response15 Hz - 28 kHz Better10 Hz - 22 kHz
Bluetooth CodecsLDAC, AAC, SBCSBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive
Driver TypeClosed-back dynamicDynamic
Impedance38 Ω560 Ω
Sensitivity99 dB/mW106 dB SPL (1 kHz / 0 dBFS) Better
Custom EQA-T Connect app EQ—
Wired ListeningYes (1.2 m 3.5 mm cable included)Yes (aux cable included)
Stereo / MonoStereoStereo
SidetoneYes—

Noise Cancelling

ATH-M50xBT2Accentum Plus
Noise CancellingNone (closed-back passive isolation)Hybrid adaptive ANC
Active Noise CancellingNoYes Better
Adaptive ANC—Yes

Microphone

ATH-M50xBT2Accentum Plus
Microphones22
Microphone Setup2 MEMS, beamforming2 MEMS mics, beamforming
Call Noise ReductionBeamformingBeamforming
Boom MicNoNo
Mute ControlMute button—
Mic Frequency Response85 Hz - 15 kHz50 Hz - 8 kHz
Mic Pickup PatternOmnidirectionalBeamforming

Battery & Charging

ATH-M50xBT2Accentum Plus
Talk Time—50 h
Charging Time3.5 h3.5 h
Fast ChargingYes (10 min = 3 h)Yes (10 min = 5 h)
Music Time50 h50 h
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Battery Capacity—800 mAh

Connectivity

ATH-M50xBT2Accentum Plus
ConnectionBluetooth, 3.5 mm cableBluetooth, 3.5 mm aux
Bluetooth Version5.05.2 Better
MultipointYes (2 devices)—
Wireless Range10 m—
Low-Latency ModeLow latency mode—
Bluetooth ProfilesA2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSPA2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, GATT
Cable Length1.2 m—
Google Fast PairYes—

Controls & App

ATH-M50xBT2Accentum Plus
Management SoftwareA-T ConnectSennheiser Smart Control
Voice AssistantAmazon Alexa Built-in, Google Assistant, Siri—

In the Box

ATH-M50xBT2Accentum Plus
In the Box30 cm USB-A to USB-C cable, 1.2 m audio cable, pouchHeadphones, USB-C cable, carry case, auxiliary cable, quick guide
Warranty1-year limited—
Carry CaseYes (pouch)Yes (carry case)

Takeaways

  • Our pick: Accentum Plus, with the highest spec-based rating (4/5).
  • Choose ATH-M50xBT2 for music listeners.
  • Choose Accentum Plus for 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

Accentum Plus

PROS

  • Up to 50 h with ANC
  • Hybrid adaptive ANC
  • aptX Adaptive support
  • Light at 227 g, folds flat

CONS

  • Only 2 microphones
  • No LDAC

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Quick Verdict

  • ATH-M50xBT2 7.1Leads in Voice & Mic Clarity
  • Accentum Plus 7.9Best overallLeads in Comfort & Ergonomics, Connectivity & Range