Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT vs. Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT and Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT. 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 QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 242 g 263 g Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT headphones.
Colour Bordeaux red | Black | Metallic silver -
Earpad Material - Memory foam
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 QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT 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) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid ANC
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Super Bass Control (SBC) -
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz 5 - 40000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power - 1000 mW
Sensitivity 100 dB/mW 100 dB/mW Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 39 Ohm 35 Ohm
Diaphragm 45 mm 40 mm Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT have a thicker diaphragm than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT.
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT
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 -44 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT
Controls - Volume control, answer/end
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - 1 m
Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 60 hour(s) Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 60 hours
Standby Time 1000 hours -
Charging Time 5 hour(s) 5.5 hour(s) Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT recharge faster than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT.
WIRELESS LINK Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.402 - 2.480GHz -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT
Included Accessories - Carrying case, airplane adapter, micro-USB cable (0.3m)
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