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Audio-Technica ATH-M50x vs Sennheiser HD 280 Pro

Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Headphones
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Headphones
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
39
4.3 out of 5
24 user ratings
5 stars
45 %
4 stars
54 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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11
3.9 out of 5
4 user ratings
5 stars
25 %
4 stars
50 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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User rating
72
3.7 out of 5
72 user ratings
5 stars
26 %
4 stars
25 %
3 stars
38 %
2 stars
9 %
1 stars
0 %
60
4.0 out of 5
60 user ratings
5 stars
36 %
4 stars
28 %
3 stars
28 %
2 stars
6 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Technical details

Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-Technica ATH-M50x
Sennheiser HD 280 ProSennheiser HD 280 Pro
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nono
Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium

Design

Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-Technica ATH-M50x
Sennheiser HD 280 ProSennheiser HD 280 Pro
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Brown
  • Red
  • White
  • Black
  • Black,Silver
Acoustic designClosedClosed
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
Body material
  • Aluminum
  • Plastic
Plastic
CategoryStudioAudiophile
Foldableyesyes
Noise isolatingyesyes

Dimensions

Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-Technica ATH-M50x
Sennheiser HD 280 ProSennheiser HD 280 Pro
Weight10.05 oz10.05 oz

Sound

Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-Technica ATH-M50x
Sennheiser HD 280 ProSennheiser HD 280 Pro
Impedance38.0 Ω64.0 Ω
Frequency range15 - 280008 - 25000
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic

Connectivity

Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-Technica ATH-M50x
Sennheiser HD 280 ProSennheiser HD 280 Pro
Inputs supported3.5mm3.5mm
Cable length1.23
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyesyes
Type of connector3.5mm
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.3mm
USBnono
Detachable cableyesno

Power

Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-Technica ATH-M50x
Sennheiser HD 280 ProSennheiser HD 280 Pro
Battery operatednono
Power handling capacity1600.0 mW500.0 mW

Pros & Cons

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