Marshall MAJOR II vs. Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Marshall MAJOR II and Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Marshall MAJOR II vs. Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Marshall MAJOR II Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 202 g 180 g Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT are lighter than Marshall MAJOR II headphones.
Colour Black Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Marshall MAJOR II Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.1 Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Marshall MAJOR II.
Bluetooth Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) 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 Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT 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 - 40 mW
Sensitivity 98 dB 96 dB/mW Marshall MAJOR II have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
Impedance 85 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 Marshall MAJOR II 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
REMOTE CONTROL Marshall MAJOR II Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Controls Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Marshall MAJOR II Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - with remote control and mic - L shaped Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING Marshall MAJOR II Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 680 mAh -
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 20 hour(s) Marshall MAJOR II lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
Charging Time 6 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT recharge faster than Marshall MAJOR II.
CONNECTIONS Marshall MAJOR II Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) -
OTHERS Marshall MAJOR II Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Included Accessories USB charge cable -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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