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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you want a wired connection and prioritize sound quality for music and comfort during long sessions, the Audio Technica M50x is a strong choice, but they may not be suitable for exercise or travel due to their bulk. The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is wireless, offers great music and gaming experience, and features active noise cancelling, making them ideal for travel and exercise. However, they have lower build quality and may not be as comfortable for extended periods. The M50x lacks features like a microphone and wireless connectivity, while the Aurvana Ace 2 supports a variety of codecs and is sweatproof, enhancing its versatility but introducing a reliance on battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audio Technica M50x
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2
- Very good for gaming
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Gaming
6.3
8.6
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is very good for gaming, while the Audio Technica M50x is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.0
5.6
The Audio Technica M50x is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3
7.0
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is good for noise reduction, while the Audio Technica M50x is poor.
Battery
N/A
5.0 Hours
The Audio Technica M50x does not have a battery. The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 has 5 hours of battery life.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 has excellent build quality, while the Audio Technica M50x has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
8.5
8.4
The Audio Technica M50x and Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 are both very good for music.
Phone Calls
4.4
4.9
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 and Audio Technica M50x are both poor for phone calls.
TV and Video
7.8
7.7
The Audio Technica M50x and Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 are both good for TV and video.
Cost
$149
$150
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Audio Technica M50x has a price of $149 and the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 costs $150.
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How the Audio Technica M50x and the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Audio Technica M50x | Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$149 | $150 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audio Technica | Creative Labs | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2007 | December 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.4/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.3/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.9/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.3 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 294.8 Grams | 4.7 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."
Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2
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Tim Gideon | December 2023
"The Creative Aurvana Ace 2 earphones deliver robust, crisp audio thanks to their combination of xMEMS and dynamic drivers. We're fans of their extensive, high-quality codec options and highly customizable EQ."
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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 Creative Labs
Creative Labs is a Singaporean technology company specialized in the manufacture of multimedia products. They created the world-famous Soundblaster soundcard back in 1989 which was a staple of the gaming community for a long time. Nowadays, besides still marketing their discrete audio systems, they offer a wide array of headphones, gaming headsets and speakers that still preserve that same heritage.
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