Jabra HALO vs. Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Jabra HALO 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

Jabra HALO vs. Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jabra HALO Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 19 cm -
Width 13.6 cm -
Depth 4.5 cm -
Weight 80 g 180 g Jabra HALO are lighter than Jabra HALO headphones.
Colour - Black
Body Material TPE, PC/ABS, polybutylene terephthalate, Polyoxymethylene (POM), thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) -
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Jabra HALO Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 2.0 EDR Bluetooth 4.1 Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jabra HALO.
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 - SBC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Noise Blackout -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Max Input Power - 40 mW
Sensitivity - 96 dB/mW
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm 40 mm Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT have a thicker diaphragm than Jabra HALO.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 8 - Jabra HALO have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes Yes
MICROPHONE Jabra HALO Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 4000 Hz
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity - -36 dB
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Jabra HALO Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Controls Volume control, answer/end, next/previous track Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Jabra HALO Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Cable Type USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jabra HALO Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Headphone battery lithium polymer
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 20 hour(s) Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Jabra HALO.
Standby Time 312 hours -
Power Device Power adapter - external -
Voltage Required AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz) -
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Jabra HALO recharge faster than Jabra HALO.
WIRELESS LINK Jabra HALO Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Jabra HALO Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Connector Type USB 2.0 (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only)) -
OTHERS Jabra HALO Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, AC power adaptor -
Compliant Standards GOST, CCC, IC, EK, FCC, TELEC -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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