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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for headphones that offer very good overall sound quality, are suitable for music and TV, and you don't mind using a wired connection, the Audio Technica M50x could be a cost-effective choice. They have a good comfort score but might not be the best for calls and meetings due to their poor mic quality. On the other hand, if a wireless option with excellent sound quality, active noise cancelling, and low latency is a priority and you're willing to pay a premium price, the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX might be ideal. They also support sweat and dustproof features, making them more suitable for exercise and travel. However, their calls and meetings score is considered poor, which might not make them the best option for communication despite good mic quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audio Technica M50x
- Very good for music
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX
- Excellent for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Very good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.5
7.9
The Audio Technica M50x is very good for music, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is good.
Gaming
6.3
9.3
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is excellent for gaming, while the Audio Technica M50x is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.4
5.3
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and Audio Technica M50x are both poor for phone calls, though the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.0
6.1
The Audio Technica M50x is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is only fair.
TV and Video
7.8
8.9
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is very good for TV and video, while the Audio Technica M50x is good.
Noise Reduction
5.3
8.3
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is very 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 EX has 6.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$149
$399
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The Audio Technica M50x has a price of $149 and the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX costs $399.
Build Quality
8.5
10.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has best in class build quality, while the Audio Technica M50x has very good build quality.
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How the Audio Technica M50x and the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Audio Technica M50x | Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$149 | $399 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audio Technica | Bang and Olufsen | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2007 | May 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.4/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.3/10 | 9.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.9/10 | 9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 9/10 | |
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 | 22 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 10/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 294.8 Grams | 6 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 EX
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Danielle | January 2023
"If you’ve wanted truly wireless headphones, but couldn’t pick them up because they sound terrible, these will be the headphones that win you over. If you’re the kind of person who would consider spending $400 on headphones, these are the right truly wireless headphones for you."
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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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