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Edifier W820NB Plus vs Audio-Technica ATH-M50x

Side-by-side comparison — scores, specs and which one fits your setup.

Edifier W820NB Plus
7.2
/ 10
Over-earMid range
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x
7.2
/ 10
Over-earMid range

Specs comparison

7.2/10
SCORE
7.2/10
32Ω
IMPEDANCE
38Ω
105dB
SENSITIVITY
99dB
No
NEEDS AMP
No

Analysis

The Edifier W820NB Plus scores 7.2/10 with 32Ω impedance and 105dB sensitivity. At 32Ω, it drives well from most phones without an external amp.

The Audio-Technica ATH-M50x scores 7.2/10 with 38Ω impedance and 99dB sensitivity. At 38Ω, it can be driven directly without extra hardware.

Both headphones score equally. The best choice depends on your full audio chain — use our analyzer to find your actual bottleneck.

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