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Audio-Technica ATH-M50x · 139 €Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X · 219 €
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| What matters | Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-TechnicaMedium confidence | Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO XBeyerdynamicMedium confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Worth Score | 8.1 | 8.6 (best in this comparison) |
| Best price | 139,00 € (best in this comparison) | 219,00 € |
| Confidence | Medium | Medium |
| Price fairness | 8.4 (best in this comparison) | 7.8 |
| Build quality | 8.0 | 8.6 (best in this comparison) |
| Performance | 7.8 | 8.8 (best in this comparison) |
| Longevity | 8.6 | 9.2 (best in this comparison) |
| Repairability | 7.4 | 9.2 (best in this comparison) |
| Support & warranty | 7.6 | 8.0 (best in this comparison) |
| Battery | — | — |
| Noise cancelling | None — passive closed back | None — open back |
| Weight | 285 g | 345 g |
| Connection | Detachable cable, 3.5 mm + 6.3 mm adapter | Detachable mini-XLR, 3.5 mm |
| Replaceable pads | Yes — pads and cables sold separately | Yes — every part is a spare part |
| Best for | A first pair of studio headphones · Folding flat for travel · Three detachable cables in the box | Beyerdynamic build without the treble spike · 48 ohm — works from a laptop · Detachable cable at last |
| Avoid if | You want a neutral response — the bass is lifted · You wear glasses; the clamp is firm | You want the classic bright Beyer sound · You need a closed back |
| Main drawback | Bass is elevated for a monitoring headphone | More expensive than the DT 990 it replaces |
Verdict
Take the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x unless you need repairability.
The Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X scores highest at 8.6, but it costs 80,00 € more than the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x, which scores 8.1. That premium buys you repairability — 1.8 points of it. Worth it if beyerdynamic build without the treble spike describes you; otherwise it is money you keep. Watch out for bass is elevated for a monitoring headphone on the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x.
Best overallBeyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — Highest Worth Score here at 8.6, 0.5 ahead of the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x. Best for beyerdynamic build without the treble spike.
Best valueAudio-Technica ATH-M50x — 80,00 € cheaper than the Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X and only 0.5 behind on Worth Score. You give up repairability.
Prototype data — prices and retailer stock are a fixed demo snapshot from 28 July 2026, not a live feed.