Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS vs. JBL E500BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS and JBL E500BT. 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. JBL E500BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS JBL E500BT
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 192 g 231.6 g Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS are lighter than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS headphones.
Colour Black Black
Earpad Material - Leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS JBL E500BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Foldable - Yes JBL E500BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), 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 Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power 500 mW -
Sensitivity 97 dB/mW 96 dB Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS have higher sensitivity than JBL E500BT.
Impedance 150 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 111 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm JBL E500BT have a thicker diaphragm than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS.
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS JBL E500BT
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Mono -
Sensitivity - -42 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS JBL E500BT
Controls On/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS JBL E500BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones cable - detachable - anti tangle - L shaped
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS JBL E500BT
Battery Type 1 x battery - AAA type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 610 mAh
Battery Life 40 hour(s) 20 hour(s) Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL E500BT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 20 hours
Continuous talk: up to 20 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
Included Qty 1 -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS JBL E500BT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS JBL E500BT
Included Accessories Airplane adapter, protective pouch Charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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