Fidelio L3 vs ATH-M50xBT2
Fidelio L3
2022 · $249 today
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Why Fidelio L3 is better
- Frequency Response: 5Hz-40kHz vs 15Hz - 28kHz(43% more)
- Bluetooth Version: 5.1 vs 5.0(higher)
Why ATH-M50xBT2 is better
- Charge Time: 3 hours vs 2 hrs(40.0× less)
- Weight: 250g vs 329g(32% less)
- Driver Size: 45mm vs 40mm(13% more)
Verdict
Fidelio L3 leads outright in 4 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Fidelio L3 | ATH-M50xBT2 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Driver Size | 40mm | 45mm● |
| Frequency Response | 5Hz-40kHz● | 15Hz - 28kHz |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes (LDAC) | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs (ANC on) | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 3 hours● |
| Quick Charge | 15 min = 6 hrs | 10 min = 1.5 hours |
| Comfort | ||
| Weight | 329g | 250g● |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1● | 5.0 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC |
| Multipoint | No | — |
| Noise Cancellation & Calls | ||
| ANC Type | — | None (passive isolation only) |
| Microphones | — | 1 mic |
| Transparency Mode | — | No |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery Life (ANC On) | — | 50 hours |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 3 hours● |
| Quick Charge | 15 min = 6 hrs | 10 min = 1.5 hours |
| Comfort & Build | ||
| Weight | 329g | 250g● |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1● | 5.0 |