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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Audio Technica M50x headphones, being over-ear and wired, offer excellent sound quality, especially for music listening, and are more suitable for professional studio use or at-home listening due to their comfort and build quality. They are not designed for use during exercise and lack wireless functionality, which impacts their portability. On the other hand, the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ earbuds are wireless with active noise-cancelling, making them more versatile for travel, exercise, and use in noisy environments. They are optimized for Android and Apple devices, support high-quality codecs like AptX Adaptive, and have built-in microphone capabilities for calls and meetings. Their battery life is decent with the added benefit of a charging case and wireless charging support. If mobility and an isolated listening experience are priorities, and you're willing to invest a bit more, the Beoplay EQ is more appropriate, but for critical listening in stable environments, the M50x would be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audio Technica M50x
- Very good for music
Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.5
6.8
The Audio Technica M50x is very good for music, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is only fair.
Gaming
6.3
8.4
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is very good for gaming, while the Audio Technica M50x is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.4
7.2
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good for phone calls, while the Audio Technica M50x is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.0
8.8
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Audio Technica M50x is good.
Noise Reduction
5.3
7.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good for noise reduction, while the Audio Technica M50x is poor.
Battery
N/A
6.5 Hours
The Audio Technica M50x does not have a battery. The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has 6.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$149
$176
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
The Audio Technica M50x has a price of $149 and the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ costs $176.
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Key similarities
TV and Video
7.8
7.8
The Audio Technica M50x and Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ are both good for TV and video.
Build Quality
8.5
8.9
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ and Audio Technica M50x both have very good build quality.
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How the Audio Technica M50x and the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Audio Technica M50x | Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$149 | $176 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audio Technica | Bang and Olufsen | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2007 | August 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.5/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.9/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 6.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 20 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.3/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 294.8 Grams | 8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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Sound Guys
Jasper Lastoria | October 2022
"Good sound is timeless. It doesn’t matter that a number of years have passed since the ATH-M50x came out because it still works well. Since this wired headset doesn’t rely on batteries or Bluetooth technology, it’s bound to outlast its wireless counterparts. The no-nonsense performance, fit, and comfort of the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x make it worth picking up."
Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ
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Tim Gideon | March 2022
"Bang & Olufsen’s audio products prioritize style and function just as much as sound quality. The company’s latest Beoplay EQ noise-cancelling true wireless earphones combine strong, accurate-leaning audio with solid noise cancellation in an exceedingly classy design."
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About Audio Technica
Audio Technica is a 60-year-old, Japan-based, professional audio equipment manufacturer. They started off making phonograph cartridges and have expanded their scope of products ever since to include extremely popular models of microphones and headphones. They have been the official audio equipment supplier of several editions of the Summer and Winter Olympics and every edition of the Grammy Awards since 1998.
About Bang and Olufsen
Bang and Olufsen is an almost century-old electronic goods manufacturer based in Denmark with a very special focus on design. Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen created the first AC radio in 1925 and went on to develop televisions, telephones and, of course, headphones and loudspeakers. Today, they are partnered with several companies, like Audi, BMW and Aston Martin, to provide very high-quality audio solutions.
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