Sennheiser HD 400S vs. Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 400S 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 400S vs. Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 400S Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 217 g 180 g Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT are lighter than Sennheiser HD 400S headphones.
Colour Black Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 400S Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones 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 400S are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser HD 400S offer a larger frequency range than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
Max Input Power - 40 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity - 96 dB/mW
Impedance 18 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 120 dB -
Diaphragm - 40 mm
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 400S Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Technology - Condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 50 - 4000 Hz Sennheiser HD 400S offer a larger microphone frequency range than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
Sensitivity - -36 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 400S Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sennheiser HD 400S Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 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
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 400S Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Battery Type - Headphone battery lithium polymer
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
Charging Time - 4 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 400S Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) -
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 400S Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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