Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT vs. Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT and Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT vs. Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height - 20.4 cm
Width - 19.5 cm
Depth - 4.8 cm
Weight 180 g 290.3 g Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT are lighter than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT headphones.
Colour Black Matte black
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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 Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC SBC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power 40 mW -
Sensitivity 96 dB/mW -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure - 115 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 4000 Hz -
Sensitivity -36 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button, Microsoft Teams button
CABLE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Features - Wear detection
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Battery Type Headphone battery lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 18.5 hour(s) Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 18.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 15 hours
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ recharge faster than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Connector Type - Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Included Accessories - Carrying case, Surface USB Link
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows
Software Certification - Certified for Microsoft Teams
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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