Microsoft Surface Headphones vs. Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Headphones 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

Microsoft Surface Headphones vs. Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Headphones Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 20.4 cm -
Width 19.5 cm -
Depth 4.8 cm -
Weight 290.3 g 180 g Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT are lighter than Microsoft Surface Headphones headphones.
Colour Light grey Black
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Microsoft Surface Headphones Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Foldable - Yes Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles - 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.
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 - 96 dB/mW
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 115 dB -
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Microsoft Surface Headphones 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 Microsoft Surface Headphones Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Controls Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Microsoft Surface Headphones Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Cable Type Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Microsoft Surface Headphones Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Intelligent Assistant Cortana -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Microsoft Surface Headphones Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery lithium polymer
Battery Life 15 hour(s) 20 hour(s) Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Microsoft Surface Headphones.
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Microsoft Surface Headphones recharge faster than Microsoft Surface Headphones.
CONNECTIONS Microsoft Surface Headphones Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (USB Type-C)
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OTHERS Microsoft Surface Headphones Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Included Accessories Carrying case -
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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