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KZ ZEX Pro vs Audio-Technica ATH-M50x

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

KZ ZEX Pro
6.8
/ 10
IEMMid range
HIGHER SCORE
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x
7.2
/ 10
Over-earMid range

Specs comparison

6.8/10
SCORE
7.2/10
32Ω
IMPEDANCE
38Ω
109dB
SENSITIVITY
99dB
No
NEEDS AMP
No

Analysis

The KZ ZEX Pro scores 6.8/10 with 32Ω impedance and 109dB 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.

Based on our scoring, the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x 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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