On-Ear
Austrian Audio Hi-X50
77Great
$250
Full review dataAustrian Audio Hi-X50 vs Beyerdynamic DT 1350: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Austrian Audio Hi-X50 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 77. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Austrian Audio Hi-X50 - Great overall at around $249.
On-Ear
Beyerdynamic DT 1350
64Good
$280
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Austrian Audio Hi-X50 leads on 3 of 4 measures.
- Austrian Audio Hi-X50
- Beyerdynamic DT 1350
HearWiki score
77
64
Sound
8.2
8.4
Value
6.7
-
Price (USD)
$250
$280
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?
Same generation
The Austrian Audio Hi-X50 is 8 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price. For 8 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- Hi-X5020208 yr newer
- DT 13502012
Specifications
Hi-X50DT 1350
- Type
- On-Ear
- On-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $250
- $280
- HearWiki score
- 77
- 64
- Released
- 2020
- 2012
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 44 mm dynamic
- 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 44 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- -
- 1
- Frequency response
- 5 Hz - 28 kHz
- -
- Impedance
- 25 Ω
- 80 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 118 dB/mW
- -
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- -
- Wireless charging
- No
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- ANC type
- none
- -
- Transparency mode
- No
- -
- Companion app
- No
- -
- Custom EQ
- No
- -
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- none
- none
- Weight
- 285 g
- 174 g
- Water resistance
- none
- -
- Foldable
- Yes
- Yes
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- USB-C
- No
- No
- Connector
- 3.5 mm
- 3.5 mm
What reviewers said
Austrian Audio Hi-X50
The Austrian Audio Hi-X50 is a closed-back, on-ear studio headphone built for straightforward, no-frills monitoring. It pairs a high-sensitivity 44mm dynamic driver with a low 25-ohm impedance, making it easy to drive from a wide range of devices. Its solid, foldable construction and detachable cable make it a practical choice for professionals and home listeners alike.
- Pro:Excellent, detailed sound for studio monitoring
- Pro:Solid, well-built construction with a foldable design
- Pro:High sensitivity and low impedance are easy to drive
- Con:On-ear design may not suit all listeners for long sessions
- Con:No wireless, ANC, or app support, limiting modern convenience
- Con:Lacks inline controls or a USB-C connection for digital audio
Beyerdynamic DT 1350
The Beyerdynamic DT 1350 is a wired, closed-back on-ear headphone designed for portable use, offering a balanced and controlled sound signature with notable bass impact and strong isolation. Its foldable build and detachable cable add practicality, while its 80-ohm impedance suits dedicated audio gear. Praised for its build quality and monitoring-oriented performance, it stands as a capable contender in its price class.
- Pro:Excellent build quality
- Pro:Strong bass impact and clarity
- Pro:Good passive noise isolation
- Con:Requires ample power due to 80-ohm impedance
- Con:On-ear fit may not suit all listeners
- Con:No built-in controls or mic
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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