Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS vs. Sony MDR 1AM2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS and Sony MDR 1AM2. 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. Sony MDR 1AM2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Sony MDR 1AM2
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 192 g 187 g Sony MDR 1AM2 are lighter than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS headphones.
Colour Black Black
Earpad Material - Synthetic leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Sony MDR 1AM2
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type - Closed
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 3 - 100000 Hz Sony MDR 1AM2 offer a larger frequency range than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS.
Max Input Power 500 mW -
Sensitivity 97 dB/mW 98 dB/mW Sony MDR 1AM2 have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS.
Impedance 150 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Sony MDR 1AM2
Type On-cable On-cable
Microphone Operation Mode Mono -
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Sony MDR 1AM2
Controls On/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Sony MDR 1AM2
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m
Cellular phone cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector - Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Sony MDR 1AM2
Battery Type 1 x battery - AAA type -
Battery Life 40 hour(s) -
Included Qty 1 -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Sony MDR 1AM2
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Sony MDR 1AM2
Included Accessories Airplane adapter, protective pouch Carrying pouch
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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