Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT vs. Philips TAH8505BK

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In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT and Philips TAH8505BK. 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 TAH8505BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Philips TAH8505BK
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired
Weight 180 g 278 g Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT 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.
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Philips TAH8505BK
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Philips TAH8505BK 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), Headset Profile (HSP), 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.
Noise Isolating - Yes Philips TAH8505BK are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 7 - 40000 Hz Philips TAH8505BK offer a larger frequency range than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
Max Input Power 40 mW 30 mW
Sensitivity 96 dB/mW 90 dB Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT have higher sensitivity than Philips TAH8505BK.
Impedance 32 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm PET - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Philips TAH8505BK
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 4000 Hz -
Sensitivity -36 dB -
Microphone Features - Echo-cancelling
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Philips TAH8505BK
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Hold, reject call, answer call
CABLE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Philips TAH8505BK
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
USB charge cable
Headphones cable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Philips TAH8505BK
Battery Type Headphone battery lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Philips TAH8505BK lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 25 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time 4 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Philips TAH8505BK
Connector Type - USB (power only) (micro-USB)
Headphones
OTHERS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Philips TAH8505BK
Compliant Standards - RoHS, EN 50581:2012, EN 62479:2010, EN 55035:2017, EN 62368-1:2014+A11:2017, EN 50663:2017, EN 300 328 V2.2.2, EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3, EN 301 489-17 V3.2.2, EN 55032:2015/A11:2020
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