Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation. 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. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 22.3 cm
Width - 18 cm
Depth - 5.2 cm
Weight 192 g 244 g Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS are lighter than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS headphones.
Colour Black Matte black | Limestone
Body Material - Stainless steel, aluminium, polymer
Earpad Material - Leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power 500 mW -
Sensitivity 97 dB/mW 91 dB/mW Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation.
Impedance 150 Ohm 20 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Mono Omni-directional
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Controls On/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode
CABLE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones cable - detachable - braided fabric - 1.25 m
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable - 25 cm
Cable Length - 1.25 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Battery Type 1 x battery - AAA type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 600 mAh
Battery Life 40 hour(s) 19 hour(s) Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation.
Charging Time - 2.5 hour(s)
Included Qty 1 -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Power input (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
OTHERS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Included Accessories Airplane adapter, protective pouch -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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