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

On aggregated review scores the Wavefun Wave Pro X comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 89. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Wavefun Wave Pro X - Outstanding overall at around $130.

Score breakdown

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

Wavefun Wave Pro X leads on 6 of 7 measures.

  • Audio-Technica ATH-SR50BT
  • Wavefun Wave Pro X
HearWiki score
58
89
Sound
7.4
8.5
Noise cancelling
3.2
8.0
Battery
5.2
9.5
Calls
4.2
7.5
Value
-
9.0
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?

Half a step newer

Wavefun Wave Pro X (2026) against Audio-Technica ATH-SR50BT (2020). The Wavefun Wave Pro X edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.0. It also adds Wireless charging, USB-C and Wear detection.

  • ATH-SR50BT2020
  • Wave Pro X20266 yr newer
What differsATH-SR50BTWave Pro X

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
6.0

Everyday features

Wireless charging
No
Yes
USB-C
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes

Level on: Transparency mode.

Specifications

ATH-SR50BTWave Pro X
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$120
$130
HearWiki score
58
89
Released
2020
2026
Availability
Still sold new
Sold new
Driver
2× 45 mm dynamic
2× 40 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
45 mm
40 mm
Drivers per side
2
2
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
-
Multipoint pairing
No
-
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
28 h
100 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
60 h
Full charge time
330 min
-
Wireless charging
No
Yes
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
No
-
Wear detection
No
Yes
Controls
buttons
-
Weight
262 g
-
Water resistance
none
-
Foldable
Yes
Yes
Detachable cable
Yes
Yes
USB-C
No
Yes
Connector
3.5 mm
-
Microphones
1
-
Microphone type
condenser
-
Mic sensitivity
-44 dBV
-

What reviewers said

Audio-Technica ATH-SR50BT

The Audio-Technica ATH-SR50BT is a wireless over-ear headphone that combines long battery life with a balanced, flexible sound profile. It offers active noise cancellation, though its effect is modest, and includes a transparency mode for ambient awareness. With a comfortable fit and foldable design, it's a practical everyday choice, though it relies on older micro-USB charging and lacks multipoint connectivity.

  • Pro:Long battery life of up to 28 hours
  • Pro:Comfortable fit for larger ears
  • Pro:Foldable design for portability
  • Con:Noise cancellation is moderate, not fully effective
  • Con:Uses micro-USB instead of USB-C
  • Con:No multipoint Bluetooth pairing

Wavefun Wave Pro X

The Wavefun Wave Pro X is a versatile over-ear wireless headphone with a claimed 100-hour battery life (60 with ANC on), Bluetooth 6.0, and a foldable design for portability. It features active noise cancellation, transparency mode, wear detection, and a detachable cable for wired use, making it a strong budget-friendly option for everyday listening.

  • Pro:Exceptional 100-hour battery life (60 with ANC)
  • Pro:Includes ANC, transparency mode, and wear detection
  • Pro:Foldable design with USB-C and wireless charging
  • Con:No mention of high-resolution codec support in specs
  • Con:Frequency response range is standard, not extended
  • Con:Plastic build may feel less premium at this price

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

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