Sony WH1000XM3 vs Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT

WH1000XM3 vs ATH-M50xBT comparison chart

Overall
Sony WH1000XM3
9.6
Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT
7.5
10
10
10
10
9
9
Votes 2 2
Rating 5 5
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Product

Sony WH1000XM3
Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT

Model

WH1000XM3
ATH-M50xBT

Brand

Sony
Audio-Technica

Reviews

15267
19897

General

Wearing style

over ear
over ear

Enclosure

closed back
closed back

Wireless

Wired

Specifications

Transducer

dynamic
dynamic

Driver size, mm/inches

45/1.7

Impedance, Ohm

16
38

Frequency response, Hz

4Hz-40KHz
15Hz-28KHz

Total harmonic distortion (THD), %

Sensitivity (SPL), dB

104
99

Magnet type

neodymium
rare earth

Weight (headphones), g/oz

380/13.4
310/10.9

Comfort

Adjustable headband

Foldable

Noise cancelling

Active noise cancelling

Adjustable noise cancelling level

Microphone

Built-in microphone

In-line microphone

Detachable microphone

Cables

Detachable cable

Audio cable length, cm/ft

120/3.9

Jack connection (TRS)

3.5
3.5

Balanced connection

Control

Built-in control buttons

In-line control

Touch control

Voice control

Google Assistant, Siri
Google Assistant, Siri

App control

Control functions

volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, fast forward/rewind, noise cancelling, voice assistant
volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, fast forward/rewind, microphone on/off

Wireless connectivity

Bluetooth

Bluetooth version

4.2
5.0

aptX

aptX HD (Hi-Res Audio)

Bluetooth profiles

A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP

NFC

Wi-Fi

Battery

Battery type

rechargable
rechargable

Battery life, hrs

38 (30 without noise cancelling)
40

Charging time, hrs

3
7

Charging port

USB-C
micro USB

Charging cable

USB-C to USB-A
micro USB to USB-A

Speed charge

Battery free listening mode

Battery level indicator

Additional features

Water resistance

Light indication

Additional audio features

In the box

Audio cable

Carry case

Charging cable

1/4 Adapter (6,35 mm)

Interchangeable ear pads

User manual

Manual

Sony WH1000XM3
Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT
Sony WH1000XM3
Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT

Headphones CHooseratoR comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 9.6
  • 7.5
  • 9.6Sony WH1000XM3
  • 7.5Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT

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