Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 vs. Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 and Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 vs. Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 155 g 180 g Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 are lighter than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 headphones.
Colour White | Grey Black
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Headphones Form Factor On-ear 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 4.1 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
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 Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Max Input Power - 40 mW
Sensitivity - 96 dB/mW
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 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 Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Cable Type - Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery lithium polymer
Battery Life 18 hour(s) 20 hour(s) Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500.
Charging Time - 4 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
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