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Audio-Technica ATH-M50x vs Sony MDR-1A

Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Headphones
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x
Sony MDR-1A Headphones
Sony MDR-1A
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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13
4.1 out of 5
9 user ratings
5 stars
22 %
4 stars
77 %
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
44 %
4 stars
27 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
2 %

Full Comparison

Technical details

Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-Technica ATH-M50x
Sony MDR-1ASony MDR-1A
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)noyes
Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium

Design

Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-Technica ATH-M50x
Sony MDR-1ASony MDR-1A
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Brown
  • Red
  • White
  • Black
  • Silver
Acoustic designClosedClosed
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
Foldableyesyes

Dimensions

Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-Technica ATH-M50x
Sony MDR-1ASony MDR-1A
Weight10.05 oz7.94 oz

Sound

Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-Technica ATH-M50x
Sony MDR-1ASony MDR-1A
Impedance38.0 Ω48.0 Ω
Frequency range15 - 280003 - 100000
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
Driver size1.77 in1.57 in
Maximum input power1600.0 mW105.0 mW

Connectivity

Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-Technica ATH-M50x
Sony MDR-1ASony MDR-1A
Cable length1.21.2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyesno
Type of connector3.5mm3.5mm
USBnono
Detachable cableyesyes

Power

Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-Technica ATH-M50x
Sony MDR-1ASony MDR-1A
Battery operatednono
Power handling capacity1600.0 mW1500.0 mW

Pros & Cons

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