Side by side comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM3 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 WH-1000XM3 | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | 26.5 cm | - | |
| Width | 18.6 cm | - | |
| Depth | 2.93 cm | - | |
| Weight | 255 g | 180 g | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Silver | Black | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m | |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| 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 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.1 | Sony WH-1000XM3 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC | SBC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | - | |
| Volume Limiting Function | Yes | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) | - | |
| Frequency Response | 4 - 40000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT. |
| Max Input Power | - | 40 mW | |
| Sensitivity | 104.5 dB/mW | 96 dB/mW | Sony WH-1000XM3 have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT. |
| Impedance | 16 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | - | Yes |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WH-1000XM3 | 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 | |
| Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Frequency Response | - | 50 - 4000 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | -36 dB |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT |
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| Controls | Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track |
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| CABLE | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m |
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - | |
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| Sensors | Atmospheric pressure sensor | - | |
| Additional Functions | Touch panel | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Life | 38 hour(s) | 20 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | 4 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM3 recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM3. |
| Included Qty | 1 | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT |
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| Connector Type | USB (power only) Headphones |
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| OTHERS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, airplane adapter | - | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - labour - 90 days Limited warranty - parts - 1 year |
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