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9.0Battery9.0
2.8Build & features3.5
Why is ATH-CC500BT better than ATH-CC500BT2?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · ATH-CC500BT2: No
- aptXYes · ATH-CC500BT2: No
Why is ATH-CC500BT2 better than ATH-CC500BT?
- Weight35 g vs 32 g+9%
- Bluetooth version5.1 vs 5.3+4%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | Bone conduction | Bone conduction |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 100 dB |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 20 h | 20 h |
| Charging time | 2 h | 2 h |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC | LC3, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | No |
| aptX | Yes | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| LE Audio | — | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 35 g | 32 g |
| Protection rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
