Sennheiser HD 4.20s vs. Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 4.20s 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

Sennheiser HD 4.20s vs. Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 4.20s Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight - 180 g
Colour Black Black
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 4.20s Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable - Yes Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - 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 Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating Yes - Sennheiser HD 4.20s are equipped with a noise isolating function.
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
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 4.20s Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Technology - Condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 4000 Hz
Sensitivity -44 dBV/Pascal -36 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 4.20s Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Controls 1-button remote Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sennheiser HD 4.20s Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Cable Type - Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
Cable Length 1.4 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 4.20s Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Battery Type - Headphone battery lithium polymer
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
Charging Time - 4 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 4.20s Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 4.20s Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years -
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