Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS vs. AKG Y500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS and AKG Y500. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS vs. AKG Y500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS AKG Y500
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 192 g -
Colour Black -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS AKG Y500
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 16 - 22000 Hz AKG Y500 offer a larger frequency range than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS.
Max Input Power 500 mW -
Sensitivity 97 dB/mW 117 dB AKG Y500 have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS.
Impedance 150 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm -
Features - Ambient Aware
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS AKG Y500
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Mono -
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS AKG Y500
Controls On/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Power on/off, volume control, play/pause
CABLE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS AKG Y500
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m Charging cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS AKG Y500
Battery Type 1 x battery - AAA type Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 40 hour(s) 33 hour(s) Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS lasts longer on a single charge than the AKG Y500.
Included Qty 1 1
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS AKG Y500
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (power only)
Headphones
OTHERS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS AKG Y500
Included Accessories Airplane adapter, protective pouch -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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