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Updated January 10, 2024·
If sound quality is a priority and you'll be mainly listening to music in a stable environment, the Audio Technica M50x headphones offer superior sound and are recommended for critical listening. However, they're bulkier and may not be as comfortable for long periods compared to the more portable and comfortable 1More Triple Drivers. For calls, the 1More offers a built-in mic while the M50x does not. The M50x is generally more expensive, so if budget is a concern and you need something for casual use that's easy to carry around, you might prefer the 1More Triple Drivers despite their slightly lower overall sound quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the 1More Triple Driver
- Very good for gaming
Advantages of the Audio Technica M50x
- Very good for music
- Good for air travel
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.9
8.5
The Audio Technica M50x is very good for music, while the 1More Triple Driver is good.
Gaming
8.5
6.3
The 1More Triple Driver is very good for gaming, while the Audio Technica M50x is only fair.
Phone Calls
5.0
4.4
The 1More Triple Driver and Audio Technica M50x are both poor for phone calls, though the 1More Triple Driver is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0
7.0
The Audio Technica M50x is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the 1More Triple Driver is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0
5.3
The 1More Triple Driver is only fair for noise reduction, while the Audio Technica M50x is poor.
Cost
$57
$149
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The 1More Triple Driver has a price of $57 and the Audio Technica M50x costs $149.
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Key similarities
TV and Video
7.8
7.8
The Audio Technica M50x and 1More Triple Driver are both good for TV and video.
Build Quality
8.3
8.5
The Audio Technica M50x and 1More Triple Driver both have very good build quality.
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How the 1More Triple Driver and the Audio Technica M50x compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| 1More Triple Driver | Audio Technica M50x |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$57 | $149 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | 1More | Audio Technica | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2016 | January 1, 2007 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 4.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 6.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 4.3/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.3/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 10/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 9 Grams | 294.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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Sound Guys
Adam Molina | April 2022
"For under $99 USD this has a good sound that, when paired with the build quality and design, makes for a solid pair of everyday buds. Should you get them? If you’re tired of buying cheap earbuds and want to treat yourself to something a little nicer, I say go for it."
Audio Technica M50x
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Sound Guys
Jasper Lastoria | October 2022
"Good sound is timeless. It doesn’t matter that a number of years have passed since the ATH-M50x came out because it still works well. Since this wired headset doesn’t rely on batteries or Bluetooth technology, it’s bound to outlast its wireless counterparts. The no-nonsense performance, fit, and comfort of the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x make it worth picking up."
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About 1More
Music lovers, young or old, frugal or affluent, deserve to hear music as it was meant to be heard, as the artist intended it to be heard. Everyone deserves to hear more. That’s how 1More, a China based company, describes their mission. Their products are all tuned by Luca Bignardi, a sound engineer who’s worked side by side with artists such as Eros Ramazzotti, Laura Pausini and Andrea Bocelli, in an effort to offer premium quality audio devices at midrange prices.
About Audio Technica
Audio Technica is a 60-year-old, Japan-based, professional audio equipment manufacturer. They started off making phonograph cartridges and have expanded their scope of products ever since to include extremely popular models of microphones and headphones. They have been the official audio equipment supplier of several editions of the Summer and Winter Olympics and every edition of the Grammy Awards since 1998.
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