Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS vs. Bowers & Wilkins PX

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS and Bowers & Wilkins PX. 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 PX Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Bowers & Wilkins PX
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - USB, 3.5 mm jack
Weight 192 g 335 g Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS are lighter than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS headphones.
Colour Black Space grey | Soft gold
Earpad Material - Soft leather, memory foam
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Bowers & Wilkins PX
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Bowers & Wilkins PX can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Generic Access Profile (GAP), Service Discovery Application Profile (SDAP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Device ID Profile (DIP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX HD
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Noise Cancelling
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 10 - 20000 Hz Bowers & Wilkins PX offer a larger frequency range than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS.
Max Input Power 500 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.3%
Sensitivity 97 dB/mW 111 dB Bowers & Wilkins PX 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.
Features - Bluetooth aptX technology
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Bowers & Wilkins PX
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Mono -
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Bowers & Wilkins PX
Controls On/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume control, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Bowers & Wilkins PX
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Bowers & Wilkins PX
Battery Type 1 x battery - AAA type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 850 mAh
Battery Life 40 hour(s) 50 hour(s) Bowers & Wilkins PX lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / cable connection): up to 50 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 33 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 29 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 22 hours
Included Qty 1 -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Bowers & Wilkins PX
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Bowers & Wilkins PX
Included Accessories Airplane adapter, protective pouch Protective pouch, USB charging cable (120cm)
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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