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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | |
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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+ |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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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+ |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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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+ |
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Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button, Microsoft Teams button |
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CABLE | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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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 |
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Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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Features | - | Wear detection |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery lithium polymer | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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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 |
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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+ |
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Connector Type | - | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (USB Type-C) |
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OTHERS | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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Included Accessories | - | Carrying case, Surface USB Link | |
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Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows | |
Software Certification | - | Certified for Microsoft Teams | |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |