EPOS GTW 270 Gaming Wireless Headset vs Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones
Get the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones. The Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones wins Low-End Reach, High-End Reach and Drivers. It is the...
The Ruling
EPOS GTW 270 Gaming Wireless Headset or Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones? Get the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones.
The Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones wins Low-End Reach, High-End Reach and Drivers. It is the pricier of the two at $159, so the EPOS GTW 270 Gaming Wireless Headset stays the pick if $10 matters more than those specs.
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 | EPOS GTW 270 Gaming Wireless Headset | Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones |
|---|---|---|
| Low-End Reach | 9.3/10 | 10/10 |
| High-End Reach | 9/10 | 10/10 |
| Isolation | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Drivers | 5.7/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 9.4/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
EPOS GTW 270 Gaming Wireless Headset
Listening solution for creator monitoring, gaming, editing, and long-session comfort.
On paper the EPOS GTW 270 Gaming Wireless Headset takes sensitivity (100 dB, +1dB). It gives up driver size and frequency response to the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones. It is the cheaper of the two, by $10.00.
Leads on
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Sensitivity +1dB100 dB99 dB
Higher sensitivity means more volume from the same amount of power.
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 driver size (45mm, +39mm) and frequency response (15Hz-28kHz). It gives up sensitivity to the EPOS GTW 270 Gaming Wireless Headset. That costs $10.00 more than the EPOS GTW 270 Gaming Wireless Headset.
Leads on
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Driver Size +39mm45mm6mm
Larger drivers move more air, which usually means more low-end weight.
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Frequency Response15Hz-28kHz20Hz-20kHz
Wider frequency response reproduces more of the audio spectrum for accurate monitoring.
Where they’re identical
These 2 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- 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 EPOS GTW 270 Gaming Wireless Headset and Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones?
The largest gap is driver size, where the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones leads — 45mm against 6mm. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 3 specs. They match on 2 specs, including enclosure and active noise cancelling. Two headphones from EPOS and Audio-Technica, each taking a different approach to sound signature and comfort for long sessions.
Which is better for streaming, EPOS GTW 270 Gaming Wireless Headset or Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones?
Get the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones. The Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones wins Low-End Reach, High-End Reach and Drivers. It is the pricier of the two at $159, so the EPOS GTW 270 Gaming Wireless Headset stays the pick if $10 matters more than those specs.