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Audio-Technica ATH-M50x vs Sennheiser HD 518

Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Headphones
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x
Sennheiser HD 518 Headphones
Sennheiser HD 518
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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3
4.5 out of 5
3 user ratings
5 stars
66 %
4 stars
33 %
3 stars
0 %
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 %
43
4.1 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
39 %
4 stars
32 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
2 %

Full Comparison

Technical details

Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-Technica ATH-M50x
Sennheiser HD 518Sennheiser HD 518
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nono
Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium

Design

Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-Technica ATH-M50x
Sennheiser HD 518Sennheiser HD 518
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Brown
  • Red
  • White
Black
Acoustic designClosedOpen
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
CategoryStudioDJ

Dimensions

Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-Technica ATH-M50x
Sennheiser HD 518Sennheiser HD 518
Weight10.05 oz8.99 oz

Sound

Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-Technica ATH-M50x
Sennheiser HD 518Sennheiser HD 518
Impedance38.0 Ω50.0 Ω
Frequency range15 - 2800014 - 26000
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
Driver size1.77 in1.57 in

Connectivity

Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-Technica ATH-M50x
Sennheiser HD 518Sennheiser HD 518
Inputs supported3.5mm
6.35mm
Cable length1.23
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyesyes
Type of connector3.5mm
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.3mm
USBnono
Detachable cableyesyes

Power

Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-Technica ATH-M50x
Sennheiser HD 518Sennheiser HD 518
Battery operatednono

Pros & Cons

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