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 Beyerdynamic Aventho 300
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 is cheaper at $399. Every spec and price links to its source.
Beyerdynamic
Beyerdynamic Aventho 300
$399
Released 2024
Which is better: the Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2 or Beyerdynamic Aventho 300?
The Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2 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 | Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | — | $399 |
| Brand | Audio-Technica | Beyerdynamic |
| Released | 2022-04 | 2024 |
| ANC | No | Yes |
| Driver (mm) | — | — |
| Battery hr | 64 | 50 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LC3 |
| Wired option | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (g) | 307 | 319 |
| Release | 2022-04 | 2024 |
Sources — Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2: headphonecheck.com (verified 2026-06-15). Beyerdynamic Aventho 300: north-america.beyerdynamic.com (verified 2026-06-15).
What's the difference between the Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2 and Beyerdynamic Aventho 300?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- ANC: Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2 false vs Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 true
- Battery hr: Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2 64 vs Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 50
- Bluetooth: Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2 5.0 vs Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 5.4
- Codecs: Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2 SBC, AAC, LDAC vs Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LC3
- Weight (g): Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2 307 vs Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 319
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.
Beyerdynamic Aventho 300
Two whitelisted testers reviewed the exact Aventho 300: SoundGuys (lab-measured, 6.7/10) and What Hi-Fi (hands-on, 4/5 stars). Both praise the long 50-plus-hour battery, the build and the feature set, and both flag mediocre ANC that trails class leaders like Bose. They diverge on sound: SoundGuys measures over-emphasized bass and harsh treble and gives a poor 2.5/5 MDAQS score, while What Hi-Fi hears a clean, even-handed signature that simply lacks the dynamism of rivals like the Dali IO-8. SoundGuys is far harsher on value and comfort; What Hi-Fi calls them solid performers for the money. No other whitelisted outlet had a fetchable review. (2 sourced reviews, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Exceptional battery life (50-plus hours rated, ~65h measured with ANC) plus fast charging; Premium build quality with foldable metal frame/hinges (SoundGuys also praises the hardcover case); Strong connectivity and features: Bluetooth 5.4, aptX Lossless/Adaptive, multipoint, Dolby Atmos, custom EQ.
Flagged: Mediocre ANC that trails class leaders like Bose; Sound isn't class-leading: SoundGuys flags over-emphasized bass and harsh treble (2.5/5 MDAQS), What Hi-Fi finds less dynamic contrast than the Dali IO-8; Comfort issues from the 319g weight, stiff pads, clamping force and heat build-up (SoundGuys).