Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i vs. Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i vs. Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 20 cm -
Width 19.5 cm -
Depth 5.2 cm -
Weight 285 g 180 g Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i headphones.
Colour Natural | Black | Pine Black
Body Material Fabric, rubber, anodised aluminium, polymer -
Earpad Material Leather, memory foam -
Headband Material Leather -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
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 H9i 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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec AAC SBC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Hybrid ANC -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i offer a larger frequency range than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
Max Input Power - 40 mW
Sensitivity 95 dB/mW 96 dB/mW Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i.
Impedance 24 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology - Condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 4000 Hz
Sensitivity - -36 dB
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Sensors Proximity sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 770 mAh -
Battery Life 24 hour(s) 20 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 18 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 23 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 24 hours
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Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i.
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years -
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