Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT vs. Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT and Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT vs. Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 310 g 180 g Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT headphones.
Colour - Black
Recommended Use - 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 M50XBT Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable - Yes Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 4.1 Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX SBC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 15 - 28000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT offer a larger frequency range than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
Max Input Power - 40 mW
Sensitivity 99 dB/mW 96 dB/mW Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
Impedance 38 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 45 mm 40 mm Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT have a thicker diaphragm than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology - Condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 4000 Hz
Sensitivity - -36 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Controls Volume Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery lithium polymer
Battery Life 40 hour(s) 20 hour(s) Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
Charging Time 7 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT recharge faster than Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT.
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) -
OTHERS Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Included Accessories Protective pouch -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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