Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS vs. Sony WH-CH500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS and Sony WH-CH500. 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 WH-CH500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Sony WH-CH500
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 192 g 140 g Sony WH-CH500 are lighter than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS headphones.
Colour Black Black | Grey | Blue
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Sony WH-CH500
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
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 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power 500 mW -
Sensitivity 97 dB/mW -
Impedance 150 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 30 mm Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH500.
Magnet Material - Ferrite
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Sony WH-CH500
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Mono Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Sony WH-CH500
Controls On/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, power on/off
CABLE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Sony WH-CH500
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Sony WH-CH500
Battery Type 1 x battery - AAA type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 40 hour(s) 20 hour(s) Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-CH500.
Standby Time - 200 hours
Voltage Provided - 3.7 / 5 V
Charging Time - 4.5 hour(s)
Power Consumption - 0.7 Watt
Included Qty 1 -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Sony WH-CH500
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Sony WH-CH500
Included Accessories Airplane adapter, protective pouch -
Compatibility - iPhone, Android phone, Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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