Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS vs. Microsoft Surface Headphones 2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS and Microsoft Surface Headphones 2. 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. Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Microsoft Surface Headphones 2
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height - 20.4 cm
Width - 19.5 cm
Depth - 4.8 cm
Weight 192 g 290.3 g Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS are lighter than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS headphones.
Colour Black Light grey | Matte black
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Microsoft Surface Headphones 2
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones 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 -
Impedance 150 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure - 115 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Microsoft Surface Headphones 2
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Mono -
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Microsoft Surface Headphones 2
Controls On/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Microsoft Surface Headphones 2
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Microsoft Surface Headphones 2
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Cortana
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Microsoft Surface Headphones 2
Battery Type 1 x battery - AAA type Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 40 hour(s) 20 hour(s) Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS lasts longer on a single charge than the Microsoft Surface Headphones 2.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
Included Qty 1 -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Microsoft Surface Headphones 2
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 Microsoft Surface Headphones 2
Included Accessories Airplane adapter, protective pouch Carrying case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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