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Audio-Technica ATH-M50x · 139 €Sennheiser HD 560S · 159 €
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| What matters | Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-TechnicaMedium confidence | Sennheiser HD 560SSennheiserMedium confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Worth Score | 8.1 | 8.7 (best in this comparison) |
| Best price | 139,00 € (best in this comparison) | 159,00 € |
| Confidence | Medium | Medium |
| Price fairness | 8.4 | 9.2 (best in this comparison) |
| Build quality | 8.0 (best in this comparison) | 7.6 |
| Performance | 7.8 | 8.8 (best in this comparison) |
| Longevity | 8.6 | 9.4 (best in this comparison) |
| Repairability | 7.4 | 8.8 (best in this comparison) |
| Support & warranty | 7.6 | 8.0 (best in this comparison) |
| Battery | — | N/A — wired |
| Noise cancelling | None — passive closed back | None, open back |
| Weight | 285 g | 240 g |
| Connection | Detachable cable, 3.5 mm + 6.3 mm adapter | 6.3 mm + 3.5 mm adapter |
| Replaceable pads | Yes — pads and cables sold separately | Yes, €25, plus cable and headband |
| Best for | A first pair of studio headphones · Folding flat for travel · Three detachable cables in the box | Working at a desk · Accurate, uncoloured sound · Buying once and keeping it a decade |
| Avoid if | You want a neutral response — the bass is lifted · You wear glasses; the clamp is firm | You need noise cancelling · You want wireless · You share an office — they leak sound |
| Main drawback | Bass is elevated for a monitoring headphone | Open back leaks in both directions |
Verdict
Take the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x unless you need repairability.
The Sennheiser HD 560S scores highest at 8.7, but it costs 20,00 € more than the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x, which scores 8.1. That premium buys you repairability — 1.4 points of it. Worth it if working at a desk 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 overallSennheiser HD 560S — Highest Worth Score here at 8.7, 0.6 ahead of the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x. Best for working at a desk.
Best valueAudio-Technica ATH-M50x — 20,00 € cheaper than the Sennheiser HD 560S and only 0.6 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.