Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT vs. Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT and Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT vs. Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 190 g 180 g Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT are lighter than Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT headphones.
Colour White | Black Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
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 4.1 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) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 5 - 35000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT offer a larger frequency range than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
Max Input Power - 40 mW
Sensitivity 97 dB/mW 96 dB/mW Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
Impedance 41 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes Yes
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology Condenser Condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - 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 -36 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - 1 m
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery lithium polymer
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 20 hour(s) Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
Standby Time 1000 hours -
Charging Time 5 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT recharge faster than Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT.
WIRELESS LINK Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
OTHERS Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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