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Audio-Technica ATH-M50x · 139 €HiFiMan HE400se · 139 €
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| What matters | Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-TechnicaMedium confidence | HiFiMan HE400seHiFiManMedium confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Worth Score | 8.1 (best in this comparison) | 6.8 |
| Best price | 139,00 € | 139,00 € |
| Confidence | Medium | Medium |
| Price fairness | 8.4 | 9.2 (best in this comparison) |
| Build quality | 8.0 (best in this comparison) | 5.2 |
| Performance | 7.8 | 8.6 (best in this comparison) |
| Longevity | 8.6 (best in this comparison) | 6.0 |
| Repairability | 7.4 (best in this comparison) | 5.8 |
| Support & warranty | 7.6 (best in this comparison) | 3.8 |
| Battery | — | — |
| Noise cancelling | None — passive closed back | None — open back |
| Weight | 285 g | 390 g |
| Connection | Detachable cable, 3.5 mm + 6.3 mm adapter | Detachable 3.5 mm dual-entry |
| Replaceable pads | Yes — pads and cables sold separately | Yes — pads sold separately |
| Best for | A first pair of studio headphones · Folding flat for travel · Three detachable cables in the box | Hearing planar bass texture for under €150 · Detail well above the price · A second pair alongside a dynamic set |
| Avoid if | You want a neutral response — the bass is lifted · You wear glasses; the clamp is firm | You need it to survive being thrown in a bag · You want reliable warranty service in the EU |
| Main drawback | Bass is elevated for a monitoring headphone | Build quality is the weak point — headband and cable both fail |
Verdict
The Audio-Technica ATH-M50x wins on both score and price.
Across these 2 headphones, the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x has both the highest Worth Score (8.1) and the best score per euro at 139,00 €. That is unusual — normally you trade one for the other. Its weak point is bass is elevated for a monitoring headphone.
Best overallAudio-Technica ATH-M50x — Highest Worth Score here at 8.1, 1.3 ahead of the HiFiMan HE400se. Best for a first pair of studio headphones.
Skip this oneHiFiMan HE400se — Lowest Worth Score here at 6.8, 1.3 lower against the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x and no cheaper. Build quality is the weak point — headband and cable both fail
Prototype data — prices and retailer stock are a fixed demo snapshot from 28 July 2026, not a live feed.