Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT vs. Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT

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In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT 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 M50XBT vs. Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 310 g 263 g Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT headphones.
Earpad Material - Memory foam
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-ANC900BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable - Yes Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
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, 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
Frequency Response 15 - 28000 Hz 5 - 40000 Hz Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT offer a larger frequency range than Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT.
Max Input Power - 1000 mW
Sensitivity 99 dB/mW 100 dB/mW Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT.
Impedance 38 Ohm 35 Ohm
Diaphragm 45 mm 40 mm Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT have a thicker diaphragm than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT.
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 4000 Hz
Sensitivity - -44 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT
Controls Volume Volume control, answer/end
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 40 hour(s) 60 hour(s) Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 60 hours
Charging Time 7 hour(s) 5.5 hour(s) Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT recharge faster than Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT.
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT
Included Accessories Protective pouch Carrying case, airplane adapter, micro-USB cable (0.3m)
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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