Audio-Technica
Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2
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Released 2022-04
Best Over Ear Headphones · head-to-head
Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2 vs Beats Studio Pro
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Beats Studio Pro is cheaper at $350. Every spec and price links to its source.
Beats
Beats Studio Pro
$350
Released 2023-07
Which is better: the Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2 or Beats Studio Pro?
The Beats Studio Pro wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2 | Beats Studio Pro |
|---|---|---|
| US price | — | $350 |
| Brand | Audio-Technica | Beats |
| Released | 2022-04 | 2023-07 |
| ANC | No | Yes |
| Driver (mm) | — | 40 |
| Battery hr | 64 | 24 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC |
| Wired option | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (g) | 307 | 260 |
| Release | 2022-04 | 2023-07 |
Sources — Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2: headphonecheck.com (verified 2026-06-15). Beats Studio Pro: beatsbydre.com (verified 2026-06-15).
What's the difference between the Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2 and Beats Studio Pro?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- ANC: Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2 false vs Beats Studio Pro true
- Battery hr: Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2 64 vs Beats Studio Pro 24
- Codecs: Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2 SBC, AAC, LDAC vs Beats Studio Pro SBC, AAC
- Weight (g): Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2 307 vs Beats Studio Pro 260
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2
Three whitelisted outlets recommend the ATH-M50xBT2 as a strong no-ANC pick. Only SoundGuys published measurements: 64 hours 51 minutes of battery at 75dB(SPL) and an Isolation / Attenuation sub-score of 3.4. What Hi-Fi and MusicRadar are listening-based reviews with no published measurements, and both praise the sound, build and value. Note the age spread: What Hi-Fi's review dates from October 2021 and MusicRadar's from August 2023, so only the SoundGuys page has been revised recently. The panel splits on isolation, on comfort, and on how heavy the bass is. (3 sourced reviews, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Sound quality is balanced and powerful enough for both studio monitoring and casual listening; Good value at the price; Long battery life — SoundGuys measured 64 hours 51 minutes, MusicRadar lists improved battery life as a pro.
Flagged: No active noise cancellation; Bass can feel heavy or thick — before run-in and over the cable per What Hi-Fi, "a bit too much" at times per MusicRadar; Wired mode is a pass-through that bypasses the onboard electronics, so EQ and the ear-cup controls do not work passively.
Beats Studio Pro
No sourced tester review yet.