Side by side comparison and review of Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT and Sony WH-XB900N. 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-XB900N |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Weight | 180 g | 254 g | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT are lighter than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Black | Blue | |
| 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 QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| 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 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 | Sony WH-XB900N 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, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 40000 Hz | Sony WH-XB900N offer a larger frequency range than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT. |
| Max Input Power | 40 mW | - | |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB/mW | 101 dB/mW | Sony WH-XB900N have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 50 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | PET - 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Condenser | Electret condenser | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | Uni-directional | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 4000 Hz | 50 - 8000 Hz | Sony WH-XB900N offer a larger microphone frequency range than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT. |
| Sensitivity | -36 dB | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume |
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| CABLE | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm |
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
| Plated Connector | - | Gold |
| FEATURES | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Sensors | - | Touch sensor |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery lithium polymer | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 35 hour(s) | Sony WH-XB900N lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 35 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 32 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 300 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 50 hours |
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| Standby Time | - | 300 hours | |
| Charging Time | 4 hour(s) | 7 hour(s) | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT recharge faster than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT. |
| CONNECTIONS | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Connector Type | - | USB (USB Type-C) Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year |
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