Audio-Technica ATH-M50x vs Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2 vs JBL Quantum 800

Connectivity Comparison

• Connection Type 📶

  The primary method used to connect the headphones to audio devices, indicating whether they use wired connections, wireless technology, or both options.

  Audio-Technica ATH-M50x

  • Wired

    The connection type of Audio-Technica ATH-M50x is Wired. These headphones connect directly to audio sources using cables for reliable connectivity and often superior sound quality. Click to see all.

  Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2

  • Wireless + Wired Option

    The connection type of Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2 is Wireless + Wired Option. These headphones feature both wireless technology and wired inputs allowing users to choose their preferred connection method. Click to see all.

  JBL Quantum 800

  • Wireless

    The connection type of JBL Quantum 800 is Wireless. These headphones connect to devices without cables using Bluetooth or other wireless technologies for freedom of movement. Click to see all.

• Battery Life 🔋

  The number of hours the wireless headphones can operate on a single charge, typically measured during standard usage with default settings.

  Audio-Technica ATH-M50x

  ~

  Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2

  • 50 hours

    The battery life of Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2 is 50 hours.  Click to see all.

  JBL Quantum 800

  • 14 hours

    The battery life of JBL Quantum 800 is 14 hours.  Click to see all.

• Battery Life Type 🔋

  Classification of battery performance based on duration range, providing an easy-to-understand category for the headphones' operational time between charges.

  Audio-Technica ATH-M50x

  • N/A (Wired Only)

    The battery life type of Audio-Technica ATH-M50x is N/A (Wired Only). Wired-only over-ear headphones require no battery charging and offer consistent sound quality with zero latency for critical listening. Click to see all.

  Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2

  • Ultra (50+ Hours)

    The battery life type of Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2 is Ultra (50+ Hours). These headphones deliver exceptional 50+ hour battery life Click to see all.

  JBL Quantum 800

  • Short (<20 Hours)

    The battery life type of JBL Quantum 800 is Short (<20 Hours). These headphones offer less than 20 hours of playback Click to see all.

• Multipoint Connection 🔗

  Indicates whether the headphones can connect to multiple devices simultaneously, allowing seamless switching between sources without reconnection.

  Audio-Technica ATH-M50x

  • No

  Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2

  • Yes

  JBL Quantum 800

  • No

• Bluetooth Codecs Supported 📡

  Bluetooth codecs determine audio transmission quality in wireless headphones, affecting sound quality, latency, and compatibility with different source devices.

  Audio-Technica ATH-M50x

  • N/A

    The Bluetooth codecs supported by Audio-Technica ATH-M50x are N/A. These over-ear headphones use wired connections only Click to see all.

  Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2

  • SBC

    The Bluetooth codecs supported by Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2 are SBC. Over-ear headphones with SBC codec use the standard Bluetooth audio transmission format supported by all Bluetooth audio devices. Click to see all.
  • AAC

    The Bluetooth codecs supported by Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2 are AAC. Over-ear headphones with AAC codec support deliver high-quality wireless audio especially optimized for Apple devices. Click to see all.
  • AptX

    The Bluetooth codecs supported by Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2 are AptX. Over-ear headphones with aptX codec support deliver better wireless audio quality with reduced latency on compatible devices. Click to see all.

  JBL Quantum 800

  • SBC

    The Bluetooth codecs supported by JBL Quantum 800 are SBC. Over-ear headphones with SBC codec use the standard Bluetooth audio transmission format supported by all Bluetooth audio devices. Click to see all.
  • AAC

    The Bluetooth codecs supported by JBL Quantum 800 are AAC. Over-ear headphones with AAC codec support deliver high-quality wireless audio especially optimized for Apple devices. Click to see all.