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3.2Build & features3.0
Why is ATH-CC500BT better than B1?
- Battery life20 h vs 6 h3.3×
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · B1: No
- aptXYes · B1: No
Why is B1 better than ATH-CC500BT?
B1 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | Bone conduction | Bone conduction |
| Impedance | — | 8 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | — |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 20 h | 6 h |
| Charging time | 2 h | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth codecs | aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | No |
| aptX | Yes | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | — |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 35 g | 35 g |
| Protection rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
