Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS vs. Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS and Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature. 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-ANC50IS vs. Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 192 g 413 g Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS are lighter than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS headphones.
Colour Black Brown
Earpad Material - Leather, memory foam
Headband Material - Aluminium, memory foam
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Foldable - Yes Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
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 2 - 30000 Hz Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature offer a larger frequency range than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS.
Max Input Power 500 mW 50 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 0.2%
Sensitivity 97 dB/mW 111 dB Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS.
Impedance 150 Ohm 22 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature
Type On-cable On-cable
Microphone Operation Mode Mono -
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature
Controls On/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Headphones cable - detachable - 5 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature
Battery Type 1 x battery - AAA type -
Battery Life 40 hour(s) -
Included Qty 1 -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature
Included Accessories Airplane adapter, protective pouch Carrying case, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years
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