Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT 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 QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 20 cm
Width - 19.5 cm
Depth - 5.2 cm
Weight 180 g 285 g Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT are lighter than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT 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 Black 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 QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Foldable Yes - Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT 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 QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX offer a larger frequency range than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
Max Input Power 40 mW -
Sensitivity 96 dB/mW 95 dB/mW Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX.
Impedance 32 Ohm 24 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
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
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 4000 Hz -
Sensitivity -36 dB -
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Mute, volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, audio transparency, ANC mode
CABLE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
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
FEATURES Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Features - Touch control
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Battery Type Headphone battery lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 1200 mAh
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 35 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 40 hours
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX recharge faster than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Connector Type - Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT 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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