Audio-Technica's ATH-M50xBT2 wireless headphones launch in the UK for £180

(Pocket-lint) - Audio-Technica has introduced a caller brace of wireless headphones successful the US, UK, and Europe. Called the ATH-M50xBT2, they're a caller iteration of the ATH-M50 over-ear workplace headphones.

First launched successful 2007, the archetypal ATH-M50 is 1 of Audio-Technica’s astir popular, iconic headphones. Next up successful the critically acclaimed M-series was the M50x successful 2014. In our reappraisal of those headphones, we said they had exemplary over-ear audio with a loud, clear, and earthy perceive passim the afloat frequency.

Now, the latest-generation M-series cans are the ATH-M50xBT2. They connection a artillery beingness of 50 hours and the quality to beryllium topped by 3 hours acknowledgment to a 10-minute accelerated charge. Another cardinal diagnostic is built-in enactment for Alexa. They bring dual-mics with beamforming technology, too. Audio-Technica said the audio has besides been upgraded with AK4331 precocious audio DAC and dedicated interior headphone amp, which results successful "clear, high-fidelity sound".

If immoderate of this interests you, the ATH-M50xBT2 are disposable from 18 August 2021 astatine Audio Technica's website. They outgo £179.99 successful the UK and $199 successful the US.

For much Pocket-lint reviews connected ATH headphones and earbuds, go here. We besides person a usher comparing the best wireless headphones disposable here.

Writing by Maggie Tillman. Originally published connected 19 August 2021.