Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950N1 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Weight | 290 g | 180 g | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT are lighter than Sony MDR XB950N1 headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Green | Black | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT |
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| Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Foldable | - | Yes | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | 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 | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Extra Bass | - | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Sony MDR XB950N1 offer a larger frequency range than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT. |
| Max Input Power | - | 40 mW | |
| Sensitivity | - | 96 dB/mW | |
| Impedance | - | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| In-Cord Volume Control | - | Yes |
| MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | - | Condenser | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Omni-directional | |
| Frequency Response | - | 50 - 4000 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | -36 dB |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT |
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| Controls | Volume control | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - single-sided - L shaped - 1.2 m USB cable |
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Life | 22 hour(s) | 20 hour(s) | Sony MDR XB950N1 lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT. |
| Charging Time | 7 hour(s) | 4 hour(s) | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT recharge faster than Sony MDR XB950N1. |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch | - |
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