Side by side comparison and review of Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT and Sony WH-1000XM4. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | - | 25.2 cm | |
| Width | - | 7.7 cm | |
| Length | - | 18.5 cm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 520 g | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT are lighter than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT headphones. |
| Colour | Black | White | Black | Silver | Midnight blue | |
| Earpad Material | - | Urethane 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. |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Foldable | Yes | Yes | Both headphones can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Sony WH-1000XM4 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) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC | SBC, AAC, LDAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | - | |
| Max Input Power | 40 mW | - | |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB/mW | - | |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Sony WH-1000XM4 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
| Features | - | HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Speak-to-chat technology, Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, CCAW coil, Smart Listening Technology, Personal Noise Cancelling Optimiser, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 4000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | -36 dB | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 5 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume control, ANC on/off |
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| CABLE | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm |
USB-C charge cable - detachable Audio cable - OFC - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Features | - | Touch control | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa | |
| Sensors | - | Proximity sensor, touch sensor | |
| Additional Functions | - | Touch panel |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery lithium polymer | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 38 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 38 hours |
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| Standby Time | - | 200 hours | |
| Charging Time | 4 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM4 recharge faster than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT. |
| Included Qty | - | 1 |
| CONNECTIONS | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Connector Type | - | USB (power only) Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Included Accessories | - | Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter, headphones cable (1.2 m), USB-C cable (0.2m) | |
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| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - parts - 1 year Limited warranty - labour - 90 days |
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