Audio-Technica ATH-SR50BT vs Earfun Wave Pro X: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Earfun Wave Pro X comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Earfun Wave Pro X - Great overall at around $130.

Over-Ear

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Earfun Wave Pro X leads on 6 of 7 measures.

Audio-Technica ATH-SR50BT
Earfun Wave Pro X

HearWiki score

Sound

7.4

8.3

Noise cancelling

3.2

7.8

Battery

5.2

9.5

Calls

4.2

7.7

Value

9.6

Price (USD)

$120

$130

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

New platform

Earfun Wave Pro X (2026) against Audio-Technica ATH-SR50BT (2020). The Earfun Wave Pro X is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.0, Top codec aptX Lossless against aptX, LE Audio (LC3) and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing, USB-C and Custom EQ.

ATH-SR50BT2020
Wave Pro X20266 yr newer

What differsATH-SR50BTWave Pro X

Bluetooth: 5.0; 6.0
Top codec: aptX; aptX Lossless
LE Audio (LC3): No; Yes
ANC type: None; Hybrid
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
USB-C: No; Yes
Custom EQ: No; Yes

Level on: Transparency mode, Companion app.

Specifications

ATH-SR50BTWave Pro X

Type: Over-Ear; Over-Ear
Price (USD): $120; $130
HearWiki score: 54; 84
Released: 2020; 2026
Availability: Discontinued; Sold new
Driver: 2× 45 mm dynamic; 40 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 45 mm; 40 mm
Drivers per side: 2; 1
Frequency response: 5 Hz - 40 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 47 Ω; -
Sensitivity: 100 dB/mW; -
Bluetooth: 5.0; 6.0
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX; SBC, aptX, LC3, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Battery life: 28 h; 90 h
Battery life (ANC on): -; 50 h
Full charge time: 330 min; 120 min
Wireless charging: No; -
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: -; hybrid
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: No; Yes
Wear detection: No; No
Controls: buttons; buttons
Weight: 262 g; 259 g
Water resistance: none; -
Foldable: Yes; -
Detachable cable: Yes; -
USB-C: No; Yes
Connector: 3.5 mm; -
Microphones: 1; 8
Microphone type: condenser; -
Mic sensitivity: -44 dBV; -
Call noise reduction: -; Yes
Call NR technology: -; noise-cancelling mic

Specification comparison of Audio-Technica ATH-SR50BT vs Earfun Wave Pro X
Spec	Audio-Technica ATH-SR50BT	Earfun Wave Pro X
Type	Over-Ear	Over-Ear
Price (USD)	$120	$130
HearWiki score	54 / 100 Average	84 / 100 Great
Released	2020	2026
Audio
Driver	2× 45 mm dynamic	40 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	45 mm	40 mm
Drivers per side	2	1
Frequency response	5 Hz - 40 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	47 Ω	-
Sensitivity	100 dB/mW	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.0	6.0
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX	SBC, aptX, LC3, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	No	Yes
Battery
Battery life	28 h	90 h
Battery life (ANC on)	-	50 h
Full charge time	330 min	120 min
Wireless charging	No	-
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	-	hybrid
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	No	Yes
Wear detection	No	No
Controls	buttons	buttons
Design
Weight	262 g	259 g
Water resistance	none	-
Foldable	Yes	-
Detachable cable	Yes	-
USB-C	No	Yes
Connector	3.5 mm	-
Calls
Microphones	1	8
Microphone type	condenser	-
Mic sensitivity	-44 dBV	-
Call noise reduction	-	Yes
Call NR technology	-	noise-cancelling mic

What reviewers said

Audio-Technica ATH-SR50BT

The ATH-SR50BT is a comfortable over-ear wireless headphone with active noise cancellation, a balanced and natural sound profile, and an impressively long battery life that can stretch well beyond a day of use. It feels well-built and portable, though its noise reduction is only moderate and it relies on an older micro-USB port for charging, which is slow. While it lacks conveniences like multipoint pairing and a companion app, it offers a solid, versatile listening experience for everyday use.

Pro:Very long battery life (around 28–33 hours)
Pro:Comfortable fit for larger ears
Pro:Natural, flexible sound with good bass presence

Con:Noise cancellation is only moderate, not class-leading
Con:Charging is slow via micro-USB (no USB-C)
Con:No Bluetooth multipoint or app support

Earfun Wave Pro X

The Earfun Wave Pro X is a feature-packed over-ear wireless headphone that combines hybrid active noise cancellation with an impressive 60-hour battery life. It supports high-resolution audio codecs like LDAC and LDHC, along with Bluetooth 6 and multipoint connectivity, making it a versatile option for immersive listening and daily use. The headset also includes eight microphones for clear calls, AI-assisted noise reduction, and a companion app with a custom EQ for personalized sound.

Pro:Exceptional 60-hour battery life
Pro:Hybrid ANC with transparency mode
Pro:Supports high-quality LDAC and LDHC codecs

Con:No wear detection sensor
Con:Relatively long 120-minute charge time
Con:Physical buttons may feel dated to some users

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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