Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT

Crisp and punchy sound ; Collapsible and hardy design ; Excellent wireless range and stability ; Good battery life

Questionable comfort ; Touch activation for voice assistant is finicky and slow ; Lack of noise canceling ; Lack of USB-C charging

But in the broader wireless market that includes Sony and Bose’s excellent NC headphones; Bang & Olufsen and Bowers & Wilkins’ strikingly pretty cans; and the plethora of alternatives from the likes of Beyerdynamic, Sennheiser, Audeze, and even Grado...

Great sound quality ; Smooth mids ; Comfortable ; Great price

Clunky design ; Treble frequencies could be clearer

We're very impressed with the ATH-M50xBTs, and if you’re looking for professional sounding over-ears on a budget, these could be the perfect pair for you.

Great Battery ; Exceptional performance

Poor call quality ; Lacks bass

Good audio reproduction.;Sturdy and comfortable build.;Excellent battery life.

Poor noise isolation.;Long charge time.;Slightly inconsistent in the bass range, especially if you wear glasses.

Nice simple design

No noise cancellation

An undemonstrative exterior concealing really enthusiastic sound - these Audio-Technicas are not to be taken at face value

Comfortable design ; Decent build quality ; Fantastic sound, wireless or wired ; Easy to use controls ; Reasonably priced

Pretty standard design ; No tactile feedback when pressing the left earcup for voice assistant ; About 7 hours to recharge ; Basic software, can really do without

Outstanding audio performance ; Strong battery life ; Multiple codec support ; On-cup controls ; Sturdy, comfy design ; Bluetooth 5.0

Connectivity bugs ; Touch controls need work ; Meager mobile features

The Audio-Technica ATH-50xBT maintains the phenomenal sound and sturdy design of the original, while adding Bluetooth into the mix.