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Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2

The M50x studio sound with 50-hour Bluetooth and a wired mode, but a firm clamp and no noise cancelling.

Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2 wireless headphones, front three-quarter view

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100%

of 14 reviews recommend it4.6/5 from 81 Thomann owners

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Best for
DJs and producers who want one pair for the booth, studio and commute.
Skip it if
You need noise cancelling, or find firm-clamping over-ears tiring after an hour.

The Internet’s Opinion

From 14 professional reviews and 52 owner reviews: a fair amount of evidence.

All fourteen professional reviews recommend it for its clear, fairly balanced M50x sound, long battery life and sturdy folding build, and owners repeat the same points. Comfort divides opinion: a firm clamp and warm, smallish pads tire some wearers within an hour, and owners also mention a plastic feel, a short cable and a 3.5 mm socket without a lock.

14 recommend0 mixed0 avoid

What people praise

  • Clear, detailed and fairly balanced sound in the M50x tradition
  • Battery lasts for days, with a quick top-up charge
  • Solid build that folds flat for travel
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  • App EQ, multipoint pairing and LDAC add flexibility
  • Comfortable for hours for many wearers
  • Sounds much the same over Bluetooth as on the cable
  • Isolates well without noise cancelling

What to know first

  • Firm clamp, smallish pads and warm ear cups tire some wearers within an hour
  • No active noise cancelling
  • Occasional Bluetooth, LDAC or app glitches
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  • Mostly plastic build feels cheaper than the sound; one owner reports creaking hinges
  • Supplied 1.2 m cable is short for studio or booth useReplaceable part
  • 3.5 mm socket has no lock, and owners report plugs working loose
  • Ear pads and headband padding wear out after a couple of yearsReplaceable part
  • EQ works only over Bluetooth, not on the cable

Owner ratings, as the retailers publish them

  • Thomann4.6/5from 81 ratings · read Oct 15, 2026
  • Guitar Center4.7/5from 3 ratings · read Oct 15, 2026
See the 14 reviews behind this

14 professional reviews (14 recommend, 0 mixed, 0 avoid); 52 owner reviews read at Thomann (49, all languages) and Guitar Center (3)Compiled 2026-10-11How this is compiled

Video reviews

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Before you buy

Released
August 2021
Status
Current

Works with

  • Mixers and controllers, wiredWorks with flat battery

    The included 1.2 m 3.5 mm cable gives a playthrough connection that plays even with no battery power; the buttons and microphone do not work when wired Manufacturer spec sheet (Audio-Technica), checked 2026-10-11

  • Bluetooth 5.0 phones and laptopsLDAC, AAC, SBC

    Bluetooth 5.0 with LDAC, AAC and SBC codecs, multipoint pairing to two devices, about 10 m range and up to 50 hours per charge Manufacturer spec sheet (Audio-Technica), checked 2026-10-11

  • A-T Connect appFree app

    iOS and Android app for EQ, low latency mode, codec choice, L/R balance and voice assistant selection; EQ settings apply over Bluetooth only Manufacturer spec sheet (Audio-Technica), checked 2026-10-11

  • Cueing over BluetoothUse the cable

    RTINGS measured that the Low Latency Mode does not improve Bluetooth latency very much; latency is low enough for video, so beatmatching is safer on the cable Manufacturer spec sheet (RTINGS), checked 2026-10-11

You’ll also need

  • 6.3 mm (1/4") adapterNot in the box

    The box holds a 30 cm USB-A to USB-C charging cable, a 1.2 m cable with 3.5 mm plugs and a pouch, so a 1/4" mixer or controller socket needs a separate adapter Manufacturer spec sheet (Audio-Technica), checked 2026-10-11

  • Longer audio cable (optional)Sold separately

    The supplied audio cable is 1.2 m; Audio-Technica lists the cable and ear pads as parts sold separately Manufacturer spec sheet (Audio-Technica), checked 2026-10-11

  • USB chargerNot in the box

    Only a 30 cm USB-A to USB-C cable is supplied; a full charge takes about 3.5 hours Manufacturer spec sheet (Audio-Technica), checked 2026-10-11

Key specs

Type
Closed-back dynamic
Weight
approx. 307 g
Impedance
38 Ω
Cable
1.2 m detachable, 3.5 mm gold-plated L-type plug; 30 cm USB-A to USB-C charging cable
Connection
Bluetooth 5.0 (LDAC, AAC, SBC) and wired
Battery life
approx. 50 hours (continuous playback)
All 10 specifications
Frequency response
15 Hz – 28 kHz
Driver
45 mm
Sensitivity
99 dB/mW
Charging time
approx. 3.5 hours

10 of 10 figures sourced; hover one for its source

Our take

Rory TassellWritten from the sources on this page, not from a loan unit.

All fourteen professional reviews found recommend it for the familiar M50x sound, long battery life and a sturdy folding build, and most of the 52 owners read agree. Repeated complaints: a firm clamp and warm pads that tire some heads within an hour, no noise cancelling and a plastic feel. For cueing, use the 1.2 m cable, which works with a flat battery, and add a 1/4" adapter. Buy it if one pair must cover booth and commute.

What it is

Status, October 2026: current. Audio-Technica still lists it.

What it is

The ATH-M50xBT2 is a pair of closed-back wireless over-ear headphones from Audio-Technica, announced and put on sale on 18 August 2021 (Audio-Technica press release). It replaced the ATH-M50xBT as the wireless version of the ATH-M50x studio monitor headphones, and keeps that model's 45 mm drivers, ear pads, headband and fold-flat design with 90-degree swivelling ear cups (Audio-Technica product page).

Over Bluetooth 5.0 it supports the SBC, AAC and LDAC codecs, pairs with two devices at once and has a low latency mode. Wireless playback runs through an AK4331 DAC and a dedicated headphone amp. Buttons on the left ear cup handle volume, playback, calls and voice assistants, and two beamforming microphones pick up calls. The free A-T Connect app for iOS and Android sets the EQ, low latency mode, codec, left/right balance and voice assistant; EQ settings apply over Bluetooth only.

Battery life is about 50 hours, a full charge over USB-C takes about 3.5 hours, and a 10-minute charge gives up to 3 hours. The detachable 1.2 m cable with 3.5 mm plugs plays even with a flat battery, though the buttons and microphones don't work when wired. Impedance is 38 ohms, sensitivity 99 dB/mW, and the headphones weigh about 307 g.

The box holds a 30 cm USB-A to USB-C charging cable, the 1.2 m audio cable and a pouch. There is no 6.3 mm (1/4") adapter for a mixer or controller socket.

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