AKG N60NC vs. Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of AKG N60NC and Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT. 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

AKG N60NC vs. Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AKG N60NC Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 199.4 g 180 g Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT are lighter than AKG N60NC headphones.
Colour Black Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY AKG N60NC Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
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 4.0 Bluetooth 4.1 Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than AKG N60NC.
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 Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating Yes - AKG N60NC are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 10 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz AKG N60NC offer a larger frequency range than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
Max Input Power 30 mW 40 mW
Sensitivity 111 dB 96 dB/mW AKG N60NC have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE AKG N60NC Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Technology - Condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Mono Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 4000 Hz
Sensitivity - -36 dB
REMOTE CONTROL AKG N60NC Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Controls - Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE AKG N60NC Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 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 AKG N60NC Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 610 mAh -
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 20 hour(s) AKG N60NC lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
Charging Time - 4 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK AKG N60NC Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Radio Frequency Range 2.402 - 2.480GHz -
CONNECTIONS AKG N60NC Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
OTHERS AKG N60NC Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, USB charge cable -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years -
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