Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX. 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-AR5BT vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 20 cm
Width - 19.5 cm
Depth - 5.2 cm
Weight 242 g 285 g Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Headphones: 19.5 cm x 5.2 cm x 20 cm
Case: 20 cm x 6.3 cm x 18 cm / 360 g
Colour Bordeaux red | Black | Metallic silver Anthracite black | Sand | Timber
Body Material - Plastic, fabric, rubber, polymer, recycled aluminium
Earpad Material - Memory foam, lambskin
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 12 m Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have a greater operating distance than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT.
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.1 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT.
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 Adaptive
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Super Bass Control (SBC) -
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX.
Sensitivity 100 dB/mW 95 dB/mW Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX.
Impedance 39 Ohm 24 Ohm
Diaphragm 45 mm 40 mm Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT have a thicker diaphragm than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 4000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional - 50 - 4000 Hz -
Sensitivity -44 dB -
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Controls - Mute, volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, audio transparency, ANC mode
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - 1 m
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.25 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 1.25 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.25 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Features - Touch control
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 1200 mAh
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 35 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 40 hours
Standby Time 1000 hours -
Charging Time 5 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX recharge faster than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT.
WIRELESS LINK Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.402 - 2.480GHz -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Included Accessories - Carrying case, USB-C to USB-A charging cable
Compliant Standards - MFI
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 3 years
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