Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT vs. Philips TAH6506BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT and Philips TAH6506BK. 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. Philips TAH6506BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Philips TAH6506BK
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 19 cm
Width - 16.5 cm
Depth - 3.8 cm
Weight 180 g 145 g Philips TAH6506BK are lighter than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT headphones.
Colour Black Black
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 QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Philips TAH6506BK
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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 Philips TAH6506BK 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) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC SBC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power 40 mW 20 mW
Sensitivity 96 dB/mW 112 dB Philips TAH6506BK have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 32 mm Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT have a thicker diaphragm than Philips TAH6506BK.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Philips TAH6506BK
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 Philips TAH6506BK
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume control, play/pause, voice assistant, answer call
CABLE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Philips TAH6506BK
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
USB-C cable - detachable
Headphones cable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Philips TAH6506BK
Battery Type Headphone battery lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 25 hours
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Philips TAH6506BK recharge faster than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Philips TAH6506BK
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Philips TAH6506BK
Included Accessories - Carrying pouch
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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