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FiiO FH3 vs Audio-Technica ATH-M50x

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

HIGHER SCORE
FiiO FH3
7.4
/ 10
IEMMid range
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x
7.2
/ 10
Over-earMid range

Specs comparison

7.4/10
SCORE
7.2/10
16Ω
IMPEDANCE
38Ω
111dB
SENSITIVITY
99dB
No
NEEDS AMP
No

Analysis

The FiiO FH3 scores 7.4/10 with 16Ω impedance and 111dB sensitivity. At 16Ω, 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.

Based on our scoring, the FiiO FH3 scores higher overall. However, the right choice depends on your full audio chain — use our analyzer to see which fits your actual setup.

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