Side by side comparison and review of Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT and Sony WH-CH520. 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 | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 180 g | 147 g | Sony WH-CH520 are lighter than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Beige | Black | Blue | White | |
| Body Material | - | Recycled plastic | |
| 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-CH520 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Foldable | Yes | - | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Sony WH-CH520 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, AAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio | |
| 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 | - | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 30 mm | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH520. |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Sony WH-CH520 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Features | - | MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT | Sony WH-CH520 |
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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 | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume, play/pause, skip track |
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| CABLE | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm |
USB-C charge cable | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| FEATURES | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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| Voice Control | - | Direct | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Assistant |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery lithium polymer | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 50 hour(s) | Sony WH-CH520 lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback: up to 50 hours Continuous talk: up to 40 hours |
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| Standby Time | - | 200 hours | |
| Charging Time | 4 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Sony WH-CH520 recharge faster than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT. |
| CONNECTIONS | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Connector Type | - | USB (power only) (USB Type-C) Bluetooth |
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