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Neither Audio-Technica ATH-M40x nor Audio Technica ATH-M50X were recommended by experts this month
On 9 Mar 2024 (20 days ago) we went through 104 Headphones expert endorsements , however neither Audio-Technica ATH-M40x nor Audio Technica ATH-M50X were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Headphones received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Sony WH-1000XM5 or other critically acclaimed Wireless Headphones of this month.
For reference, Sony WH-1000XM5 received 9 endorsements this month, from CNET (6 Feb 2024), Tom's Guide (19 Jan 2024) Wirecutter (22 Jan 2024) and 6 others.
Rank | Change | Price | Headphones | CNET | Tom's Guide | Rtings.com |
Wirecutter | PCMag | T3 | IGN | Digital Trends | What Hi-Fi | WIRED |
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1 | - | $328 | Sony WH-1000XM5 The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones have received positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a top choice for users seeking a premium listening experience. | 2 | 1 | - | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
N/A | N/A | $218 | Audio-Technica ATH-M40x The Audio-Technica ATH-M40x headphones are praised for their exceptional sound quality, comfort, and durability, making them a reliable choice for professionals and audiophiles. | - | -
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N/A | N/A | $164 | Audio Technica ATH-M50X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Customers like Audio Technica ATH-M50X somewhat more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
Audio Technica ATH-M50X
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Audio Technica ATH-M50X, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Audio-Technica ATH-M40x.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling headphones receives a consumer score of 8.3 (great). Both Audio-Technica ATH-M40x and Audio Technica ATH-M50X receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
Audio-Technica ATH-M40x |
In comparison:
Audio-Technica ATH-M40x ranks #14 out of 147. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.1 Great
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Audio Technica ATH-M50X |
In comparison:
Audio Technica ATH-M50X ranks #4 out of 147. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.7 Amazing
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Median best-selling Headphones |
In comparison:
Zihnic Over-Ear Foldable ranks #74 out of 147. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.3 Great
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Audio Technica ATH-M50X is more popular than Audio-Technica ATH-M40x
It's fairly safe to say that Audio Technica ATH-M50X are more popular headphones than Audio-Technica ATH-M40x, based on their 20,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
Table: Top compared alternatives for Audio-Technica ATH-M40x and Audio Technica ATH-M50X | |||||
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Bose SoundLink II | $99 |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
| No expert recommendations | Cheaper | |
Bose QuietComfort Ultra | $249 |
We don't yet have enough review information for Bose QuietComfort Ultra N/A
| 5 expert recommendations | ||
Urbanista Los Angeles | $139 | 2 expert recommendations | Cheaper | ||
Sennheiser RS 175 | $165 |
In comparison:
8.4 Great
| No expert recommendations |
Rank | Change | Price | Headphones | CNET | Tom's Guide | Rtings.com | Wirecutter | PCMag | T3 | IGN | Digital Trends | What Hi-Fi | WIRED |
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1 | - | $328 | Sony WH-1000XM5 The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones have received positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a top choice for users seeking a premium listening experience. | 2 | 1 | - | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
2 | - | $379 | Bose Ultra Headphones The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones have received positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, and connectivity, making them a recommended choice for those seeking a versatile and enjoyable listening experience. | 1 | 3 | 1 | - | 3 | 2 | - | 2 | - | 9 |
3 | +1 | $270 | Apple AirPods Pro 2 The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are highly praised for their exceptional sound quality, advanced noise cancellation, comfortable design, and convenient features, making them a top choice for everyday use. | 4 | - | - | - | 1 | 6 | - | - | 6 | 5 |
4 | +1 | $479 | Apple AirPods Max The Apple AirPods Max receive positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, and connectivity, making them a top choice for an outstanding audio experience. | 6 | 8 | - | - | 9 | - | 8 | 3 | - | 8 |
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Expert reviews [18]
- with a score: 12
- without a score: 6
Highest score by Old Time Music | 92 |
Average score based on 18 reviews | 84 |
Lowest score by TechGearLab | 65 |
Score distribution:
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- Product 1: Cutting edge engineering and robust construction
- Product 1: 40 millimeter drivers with rare earth magnets and copper clad aluminum wire voice coils
- Product 1: Circumaural design contours around the ears for excellent sound isolation in loud environments
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- PROVIDES EXCEPTIONAL CLARITY - The Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Headphones features proprietary 45mm drivers and an extended 15Hz~28kHz frequency range. It offers a deep and accurate bass response.
- SUPPRESSES AMBIENT NOISES - The circumaural design of the earcups perfectly contours around your ears, isolating background noise so you can enjoy listening to music more.
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Audio-Technica ATH-M40x are a very popular option on the higher end of the price range. They're in the top 3 bestselling headphones and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Audio-Technica ATH-SR30BT or Apple AirPods 3 .
Audio-Technica ATH-M40x are $109.22 more expensive than the average headphones ($108.78).
Audio Technica ATH-M50X are a very popular and one of the more expensive options. They're in the top 3 bestselling headphones and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Sennheiser RS 175 or Razer Opus .
Audio Technica ATH-M50X are $55.12 more expensive than average headphones ($108.78).