Sennheiser HD 559 vs. Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 559 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 559 vs. Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 559 Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Product Type Headphones - wired Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series HD 5 -
Weight - 180 g
Colour Black Black
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 559 Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Open -
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.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 14 - 26000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser HD 559 offer a larger frequency range than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
Max Input Power - 40 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% -
Sensitivity 108 dB/Vrms 96 dB/mW Sennheiser HD 559 have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
Impedance 50 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 559 Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology - Condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 4000 Hz
Sensitivity - -36 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 559 Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Controls - Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sennheiser HD 559 Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
Cable Length 3 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 559 Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Battery Type - Headphone battery lithium polymer
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
Charging Time - 4 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 559 Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) -
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