In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT and Sony WH-1000XM5. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Weight | 180 g | 250 g | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT are lighter than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Black | Silver | |
| 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 | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| 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 5.2 | Sony WH-1000XM5 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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC | SBC, AAC, LDAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 4 - 40000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT. |
| Max Input Power | 40 mW | - | |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB/mW | - | |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 30 mm | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM5. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
| Features | - | HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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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 | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 8 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | - |
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| CABLE | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm |
USB charge cable - detachable Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Features | - | Touch control | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery lithium polymer | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 32 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours |
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| Charging Time | 4 hour(s) | 3.5 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM5 recharge faster than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT. |
| CONNECTIONS | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Connector Type | - | USB (power only) Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Included Accessories | - | Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m) | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | JEITA |
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