Side by side comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 and Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | 22.5 cm | - | |
| Width | 19.7 cm | - | |
| Depth | 4 cm | - | |
| Weight | 285 g | 180 g | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 headphones. |
| Colour | Argilla grey | Black | Black | |
| Body Material | Anodised aluminium | - | |
| Earpad Material | Leather | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Foldable | - | Yes | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | AAC, aptX | SBC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Signature Sound | - | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 offer a larger frequency range than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT. |
| Max Input Power | - | 40 mW | |
| Sensitivity | 93 dB/mW | 96 dB/mW | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9. |
| Impedance | 20 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Features | Bluetooth aptX technology | - | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | - | Yes |
| MICROPHONE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | Condenser | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | Omni-directional | |
| Frequency Response | - | 50 - 4000 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | -36 dB |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, noise-cancellation suspend button | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track |
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| CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m | Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Capacity | 770 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 21 hour(s) | 20 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 14 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 16 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 21 hours |
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| Charging Time | 2.5 hour(s) | 4 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9. |
| CONNECTIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | - |
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| OTHERS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, micro-USB charging cable (30cm) | - | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |
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