Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT vs. EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II

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In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT and EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II. 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.

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Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT vs. EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - Bluetooth - wireless
Series - ADAPT 500 Series
Weight 180 g 232 g Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT are lighter than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT headphones.
Colour Black -
Earpad Material - Plush, textured fabric
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 25 m EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II have a greater operating distance than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Foldable Yes - Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II 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
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid ANC
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - EPOS Voice
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power 40 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.3%
Sensitivity 96 dB/mW -
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 108 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm -
Features - Audio prompts
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II
Form Factor Built-in Headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Technology Condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Beamforming, MEMS-directional
Frequency Response 50 - 4000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II offer a larger microphone frequency range than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
Sensitivity -36 dB -
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II
Features - EPOS ActiveGard
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II
Battery Type Headphone battery lithium polymer Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 46 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 41 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 24 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 24 hours
Standby Time - 81 day
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 220 min EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II recharge faster than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
OTHERS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II
Included Accessories - Carrying case, BTD 800 USB-C dongle, USB-C to USB-C cable
Software Certification - Zoom Certified, Certified for Microsoft Teams, Optimised for UC, Optimised for Google Meet
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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