Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones vs Logitech G PRO X 2 Lightspeed Wireless
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones vs Logitech G PRO X 2 Lightspeed Wireless compared — specs, features, and which one to buy for your setup. See the full breakdown on CreatorConfig.
The Ruling
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones or Logitech G PRO X 2 Lightspeed Wireless? Get the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones, narrowly.
The Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones wins Low-End Reach and High-End Reach — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is also the cheaper of the two, by $180.99.
Unless…
- You need drivers — get the Logitech G PRO X 2 Lightspeed Wireless.
At a Glance
Where each one actually leads
Every axis is scored out of 10 from the catalog specs below. The scores are relative to the products on this page, so a 10 means “best of these”, not “perfect”, and two identical columns mean the catalog genuinely cannot separate them. Axes the catalog holds no figure for on both sides are left off entirely rather than guessed at.
| Category | Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones | Logitech G PRO X 2 Lightspeed Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Low-End Reach | 10/10 | 9.3/10 |
| High-End Reach | 10/10 | 9/10 |
| Isolation | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Drivers | 9/10 | 10/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 5.2/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones
Listening solution for creator monitoring, gaming, editing, and long-session comfort.
On paper the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones takes frequency response (15Hz-28kHz). It gives up driver size to the Logitech G PRO X 2 Lightspeed Wireless. It is the cheaper of the two, by $180.99.
Leads on
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Frequency Response15Hz-28kHz20Hz-20kHz
Wider frequency response reproduces more of the audio spectrum for accurate monitoring.
Logitech G PRO X 2 Lightspeed Wireless
Listening solution for creator monitoring, gaming, editing, and long-session comfort.
On paper the Logitech G PRO X 2 Lightspeed Wireless takes driver size (50mm, +5mm). It gives up frequency response to the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones. That costs $180.99 more than the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones.
Leads on
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Driver Size +5mm50mm45mm
Larger drivers move more air, which usually means more low-end weight.
Where they’re identical
These 4 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Impedance 38 Ohms
- Fit Over-ear
- Enclosure Closed-back
- Active Noise Cancelling No
The Record
14 specs, grouped by area
A group is won by whoever takes more of its rows outright. Specs the catalog cannot rank are shown but never decide a group.
Bottom Line
Who each one is for
The Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones is the pick on the specs the catalog holds, but “better on paper” and “right for you” are different questions. Each case below names what the product is actually good at and who that suits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main difference between Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones and Logitech G PRO X 2 Lightspeed Wireless?
The largest gap is driver size, where the Logitech G PRO X 2 Lightspeed Wireless leads — 50mm against 45mm. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 2 specs. They match on 4 specs, including impedance, fit and enclosure. Two headphones from Audio-Technica and Logitech, each taking a different approach to sound signature and comfort for long sessions.
Which is better for streaming, Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones or Logitech G PRO X 2 Lightspeed Wireless?
Get the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones, narrowly. The Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones wins Low-End Reach and High-End Reach — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is also the cheaper of the two, by $180.99.
What do the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones and Logitech G PRO X 2 Lightspeed Wireless have in common?
Both share 4 specifications in the catalog, including impedance (38 Ohms), fit (Over-ear), enclosure (Closed-back) and active noise cancelling (No). None of those is a reason to pick one over the other.
Is the Logitech G PRO X 2 Lightspeed Wireless worth the extra $181 over the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones?
The Logitech G PRO X 2 Lightspeed Wireless costs $379.99 against $199.00, a difference of $181. The premium buys driver size (50mm). Whether that is worth it depends on which of those you would actually use.