Sony MDR 1000X vs. Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X 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

Sony MDR 1000X vs. Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 275 g 180 g Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X 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 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), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) 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 Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
Max Input Power - 40 mW
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 96 dB/mW Sony MDR 1000X have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
Impedance 46 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X 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 Sony MDR 1000X Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Controls Volume control Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
Cable Length 1.5 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery lithium polymer
Battery Life 20 hours 20 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours 4 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
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OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter -
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