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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize overall sound quality for music listening in quiet environments and don't mind a wired connection, the Audio Technica M50x offers very good sound and comfort. However, they lack a microphone for calls, active noise cancelling, and are not suitable for exercise. Conversely, the Beats Fit Pro are wireless earbuds that provide very good sound quality, active noise cancelling, and are sweatproof, making them ideal for sports, travel, and use in noisy environments. They also have a built-in microphone for calls, but their soundstage is not as good as the M50x, and they are not optimal for critical listening. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audio Technica M50x
- Very good for music
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Beats Fit Pro
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.5
6.9
The Audio Technica M50x is very good for music, while the Beats Fit Pro is only fair.
Gaming
6.3
4.9
The Audio Technica M50x is only fair for gaming, while the Beats Fit Pro is poor.
Phone Calls
4.4
6.3
The Beats Fit Pro is only fair for phone calls, while the Audio Technica M50x is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.0
7.6
The Beats Fit Pro and Audio Technica M50x are both good for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Beats Fit Pro is somewhat better.
TV and Video
7.8
5.6
The Audio Technica M50x is good for TV and video, while the Beats Fit Pro is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3
8.3
The Beats Fit Pro is very good for noise reduction, while the Audio Technica M50x is poor.
Battery
N/A
5.2 Hours
The Audio Technica M50x does not have a battery. The Beats Fit Pro has 5.2 hours of battery life.
Cost
$149
$179
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
The Audio Technica M50x has a price of $149 and the Beats Fit Pro costs $179.
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Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Audio Technica M50x and Beats Fit Pro both have very good build quality.
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How the Audio Technica M50x and the Beats Fit Pro compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Audio Technica M50x | Beats Fit Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$149 | $179 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audio Technica | Beats | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2007 | November 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.4/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.3/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.9/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 7.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 5.2 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 18 | |
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 | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 6.7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 294.8 Grams | 5.6 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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Audio Technica M50x
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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."
Beats Fit Pro
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Lili Katz | January 2024
"The Beats Fit Pro is just as easy to use with an Android device as it is with an iPhone. It seems Apple-owned Beats is trying to appeal to a wider market, and it works. The Fit Pro fits like a pro with the ear tip fit test and multiple ear tips. Sound quality is sure to please most athletes, but the Fit Pro is just at home in the office as it is in the gym. The main factor holding the Beats Fit Pro back from gold is the price."
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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 Beats
Beats is an American, consumer-focused, audio products manufacturer. Founded originally by American rapper and producer Dr Dre, the company is now a subsidiary of Apple. Beats sells a wide range of audio products, including several models of headphones, earbuds and speakers as well as full car audio systems.
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