Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2 vs Audeze Penrose 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-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.

  Audeze Penrose

  • Wireless

    The connection type of Audeze Penrose is Wireless. These headphones connect to devices without cables using Bluetooth or other wireless technologies for freedom of movement. 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-M50xBT2

  • 50 hours

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

  Audeze Penrose

  • 15 hours

    The battery life of Audeze Penrose is 15 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-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.

  Audeze Penrose

  • Short (<20 Hours)

    The battery life type of Audeze Penrose is Short (<20 Hours). These headphones offer less than 20 hours of playback 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-M50xBT2

  • Yes

  Audeze Penrose

  • No

  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.

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  • SBC

    Over-ear headphones with SBC codec use the standard Bluetooth audio transmission format supported by all Bluetooth audio devices.
  • AAC

    Over-ear headphones with AAC codec support deliver high-quality wireless audio especially optimized for Apple devices.

  Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2

  • 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.

  Audeze Penrose

  • AptX Low Latency

    The Bluetooth codecs supported by Audeze Penrose are AptX Low Latency. Over-ear headphones with aptX Low Latency support minimize audio delay for better gaming and video watching experiences. Click to see all.