ATH-M50xBT2 vs Space One Comparison

Compare ATH-M50xBT2 vs Space One 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
Soundcore Space One
Space One

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
Space One

The Soundcore Soundcore Space One is a budget over-ear headphone from Anker's audio brand. It has adaptive WH-1000XM6, 40 mm drivers, Bluetooth 5.3 and LDAC, a codec that is rare at this price.

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Best For
Android users
Style
Over-ear
Weight
265 g
ANC
Adaptive ANC
Mics
3
Boom Mic
No
Talk Time
40 h
Connect
Bluetooth, 3.5 mm AUX

Review Scores Compared

Expert Score

  • ATH-M50xBT27.1/10
  • Space One8.1/10 Leads

Voice & Mic Clarity

  • ATH-M50xBT25.8/10
  • Space One6.2/10 Leads

Comfort & Ergonomics

  • ATH-M50xBT28.0/10
  • Space One8.9/10 Leads

Connectivity & Range

  • ATH-M50xBT27.5/10
  • Space One9.1/10 Leads

Battery & Charging

  • ATH-M50xBT2—
  • Space One9.3/10

Certification & Controls

  • ATH-M50xBT28.0/10
  • Space One—

Why ATH-M50xBT2 Beats Space One (and Vice Versa)

Why ATH-M50xBT2 beats Space One

  • Driver Size: 45 mm vs 40 mm
  • Music Time: 50 h vs 40 h

Why Space One beats ATH-M50xBT2

  • Better connectivity & range: 9.1 vs 7.5 out of 10
  • Better comfort & ergonomics: 8.9 vs 8.0 out of 10
  • Weight: 265 g vs 307 g
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 40 kHz vs 15 Hz - 28 kHz
  • Active Noise Cancelling: Yes vs No
  • Microphones: 3 vs 2

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

Full Specifications

General

ATH-M50xBT2Space One
Best ForMusic listenersAndroid users
Wearing StyleOver-ear, closed-backOver-ear

Design & Build

ATH-M50xBT2Space One
Weight307 g265 g Better
Foldable—Yes
Ear Cup Rotation—8° each direction
Dimensions—163 x 187 x 92 mm

Audio

ATH-M50xBT2Space One
Driver Size45 mm Better40 mm
Frequency Response15 Hz - 28 kHz20 Hz - 40 kHz Better
Bluetooth CodecsLDAC, AAC, SBCSBC, AAC, LDAC
Driver TypeClosed-back dynamicDynamic
Impedance38 Ω—
Sensitivity99 dB/mW—
Custom EQA-T Connect app EQCustom EQ, HearID
Wired ListeningYes (1.2 m 3.5 mm cable included)Yes (AUX input, cable included)
Stereo / MonoStereoStereo
SidetoneYes—

Noise Cancelling

ATH-M50xBT2Space One
Noise CancellingNone (closed-back passive isolation)Adaptive ANC
Active Noise CancellingNoYes Better
Transparency Mode—Yes (5 levels)
Adaptive ANC—Yes

Microphone

ATH-M50xBT2Space One
Microphones23 Better
Microphone Setup2 MEMS, beamforming3 mics with AI call enhancement
Call Noise ReductionBeamformingAI-enhanced call mics Better
Boom MicNoNo
Mute ControlMute button—
Mic Frequency Response85 Hz - 15 kHz—
Mic Pickup PatternOmnidirectional—

Battery & Charging

ATH-M50xBT2Space One
Talk Time—40 h
Charging Time3.5 h—
Fast ChargingYes (10 min = 3 h)Yes (5 min = 4 h)
Music Time50 h Better40 h
Charging PortUSB-C—
Music Time (ANC Off)—55 h

Connectivity

ATH-M50xBT2Space One
ConnectionBluetooth, 3.5 mm cableBluetooth, 3.5 mm AUX
Bluetooth Version5.05.3 Better
MultipointYes (2 devices)Yes
Wireless Range10 m—
Low-Latency ModeLow latency mode—
Bluetooth ProfilesA2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP—
Cable Length1.2 m—
Google Fast PairYes—

Controls & App

ATH-M50xBT2Space One
Controls—Buttons
Management SoftwareA-T Connect—
Voice AssistantAmazon Alexa Built-in, Google Assistant, Siri—

In the Box

ATH-M50xBT2Space One
In the Box30 cm USB-A to USB-C cable, 1.2 m audio cable, pouchTravel pouch, AUX cable
Warranty1-year limited—
Carry CaseYes (pouch)Yes (travel pouch)

Identifiers

ATH-M50xBT2Space One
Model Number—A3035

Takeaways

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

Space One

PROS

  • LDAC at a budget price
  • Adaptive ANC
  • Up to 40 h with ANC (55 h off)
  • Multipoint and AUX input

CONS

  • Mid-weight at 265 g
  • Button controls only

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Quick Verdict

  • ATH-M50xBT2 7.1No outright category lead
  • Space One 8.1Best overallLeads in Voice & Mic Clarity, Comfort & Ergonomics, Connectivity & Range