Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT vs. Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT and Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT vs. Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 242 g 180 g Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT headphones.
Colour Bordeaux red | Black | Metallic silver White | Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes - Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Super Bass Control (SBC) -
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz 5 - 32000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT offer a larger frequency range than Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT.
Sensitivity 100 dB/mW 105 dB/mW Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT.
Impedance 39 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 45 mm 40 mm Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT have a thicker diaphragm than Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT.
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Omni-directional
Frequency Response 50 - 4000 Hz 50 - 4000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Audio Input Details Omni-directional - 50 - 4000 Hz -
Sensitivity -44 dB -42 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT
Controls - Volume, answer/end, play/pause
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - 1 m
USB charge cable - 30 cm
Audio cable - detachable - with remote control and mic - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT
Features - Multipoint Pairing
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 60 hour(s) Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT.
Standby Time 1000 hours -
Charging Time 5 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT recharge faster than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT.
WIRELESS LINK Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.402 - 2.480GHz -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
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