Sennheiser HD 4.30i vs. Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 4.30i 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

Sennheiser HD 4.30i vs. Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30i Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight - 180 g
Colour Black | White Black
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 4.30i 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 4.30i are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser HD 4.30i offer a larger frequency range than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
Max Input Power - 40 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity 120 dB/Vrms 96 dB/mW Sennheiser HD 4.30i have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
Impedance 18 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm 40 mm Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser HD 4.30i.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes Yes
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 4.30i 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 4.30i Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Controls 3-button remote Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sennheiser HD 4.30i Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.4 m Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
Cable Length 1.4 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 4.30i Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Battery Type - Headphone battery lithium polymer
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
Charging Time - 4 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30i Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 4.30i Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Included Accessories Soft bag, audio cable (1.4 m) -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years -
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