Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS vs. Bowers & Wilkins PX5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS and Bowers & Wilkins PX5. 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. Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Bowers & Wilkins PX5
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 22 cm
Width - 16 cm
Depth - 7.01 cm
Weight 192 g 254 g Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS are lighter than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS headphones.
Colour Black Blue | Space grey
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Bowers & Wilkins PX5
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Bowers & Wilkins PX5 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
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 - aptX
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Noise Cancelling
Noise Isolating - Yes Bowers & Wilkins PX5 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 10 - 30000 Hz Bowers & Wilkins PX5 offer a larger frequency range than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS.
Max Input Power 500 mW -
Sensitivity 97 dB/mW 111 dB Bowers & Wilkins PX5 have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS.
Impedance 150 Ohm 22 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 35.6 mm Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS have a thicker diaphragm than Bowers & Wilkins PX5.
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Bowers & Wilkins PX5
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Mono -
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Bowers & Wilkins PX5
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 PX5
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m Audio cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Bowers & Wilkins PX5
Sensors - Proximity sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Bowers & Wilkins PX5
Battery Type 1 x battery - AAA type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 40 hour(s) 24 hour(s) Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PX5.
Included Qty 1 -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Bowers & Wilkins PX5
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) -
OTHERS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Bowers & Wilkins PX5
Included Accessories Airplane adapter, protective pouch Headphones pouch
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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