Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT vs. Sony WH-CH700N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT and Sony WH-CH700N. 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. Sony WH-CH700N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Sony WH-CH700N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 242 g 240 g Sony WH-CH700N are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT headphones.
Colour Bordeaux red | Black | Metallic silver Black | Grey | 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 ATH-AR5BT Sony WH-CH700N
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes - Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT 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, AAC, aptX, aptX HD
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-CH700N are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Artificial Intelligence Noise Cancellation
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Super Bass Control (SBC) Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz 7 - 20000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH700N.
Sensitivity 100 dB/mW 98 dB/mW Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-CH700N.
Impedance 39 Ohm 22 Ohm
Diaphragm 45 mm 40 mm Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH700N.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Sony WH-CH700N
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Omni-directional
Frequency Response 50 - 4000 Hz 50 - 8000 Hz Sony WH-CH700N offer a larger microphone frequency range than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT.
Audio Input Details Omni-directional - 50 - 4000 Hz -
Sensitivity -44 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Sony WH-CH700N
Controls - Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Sony WH-CH700N
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - 1 m
Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Sony WH-CH700N
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Sony WH-CH700N
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 35 hour(s) Sony WH-CH700N 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
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
Standby Time 1000 hours 200 hours Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT have longer standby time than Sony WH-CH700N.
Power Provided - 100 mW
Voltage Provided - 3.65 V
Charging Time 5 hour(s) 7 hour(s) Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT recharge faster than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT.
WIRELESS LINK Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Sony WH-CH700N
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS FHSS
Radio Frequency Range 2.402 - 2.480GHz 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Sony WH-CH700N
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Sony WH-CH700N
Compatibility - iPhone, iPod, Android phone
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