Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT vs. Sony WH-CH720N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT and Sony WH-CH720N. 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. Sony WH-CH720N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Sony WH-CH720N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 180 g 192 g Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT are lighter than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT headphones.
Colour Black 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-CH720N
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
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-CH720N 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 Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 7 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-CH720N offer a larger frequency range than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
Max Input Power 40 mW -
Sensitivity 96 dB/mW 108 dB Sony WH-CH720N have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 30 mm Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH720N.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Sony WH-CH720N have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features - MultiPoint Technology, Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction, adaptive mode
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Sony WH-CH720N
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Beamforming
Frequency Response 50 - 4000 Hz -
Sensitivity -36 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Sony WH-CH720N
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, play/pause, skip track, voice assistant
CABLE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Sony WH-CH720N
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Sony WH-CH720N
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Direct
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Sony WH-CH720N
Battery Type Headphone battery lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 50 hour(s) Sony WH-CH720N lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Continuous talk: up to 40 hours
Continuous playback: up to 50 hours
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) Sony WH-CH720N recharge faster than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Sony WH-CH720N
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Sony WH-CH720N
Included Accessories - USB-C cable, 3.5 mm audio cable
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