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Audio Technica ATH-CC500BT vs Creative Outlier Free Pro

What ATH-CC500BT does better (4) and where Outlier Free Pro wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-CC500BT
Audio Technica · 2022ATH-CC500BT
5.3Score
4 advantages≈ $60
vs
Creative Outlier Free Pro
Creative · 2023Outlier Free Pro
7.9Score
3 advantages≈ $85
Higher score
9.0Battery4.4
2.8Build & features9.1

Why is ATH-CC500BT better than Outlier Free Pro?

  1. Battery life20 h vs 10 h2×
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Outlier Free Pro: No
  3. aptXYes · Outlier Free Pro: No
  4. Charging time2 h vs 3 h+50%

Why is Outlier Free Pro better than ATH-CC500BT?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx82×
  2. Weight35 g vs 32 g+9%
  3. Bluetooth version5.1 vs 5.3+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitBone conductionBone conduction
Ear cup design—Open-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Sensitivity98 dB—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life20 h10 h
Charging time2 h3 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.15.3
Bluetooth codecsaptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXYesNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant, Siri
Design & build
Weight35 g32 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX8
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx8
Colours—Blue
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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