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AVIOT WA-Z1PNK vs Yamaha YH-WL500

What WA-Z1PNK does better (6) and where YH-WL500 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

AVIOT WA-Z1PNK
AVIOT · 2022WA-Z1PNK
6 advantages≈ $290
vs
Yamaha YH-WL500
Yamaha · 2023YH-WL500
3.6Score
1 advantage≈ $300
Higher score
2.2Battery2.2

Why is WA-Z1PNK better than YH-WL500?

  1. Battery life20 h vs 9 h2.2×
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · YH-WL500: No
  3. Bluetooth version5.2 vs 4.2+24%
  4. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 20 Hz2×
  5. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  6. LDACYes · YH-WL500: No

Why is YH-WL500 better than WA-Z1PNK?

  1. Charging time5.5 h vs 3 h+83%
Specifications

Side by side

Yamaha YH-WL500Yamaha YH-WL500≈ $3003.6
Sound
Fit—On-ear
Ear cup designSemi-openSemi-open
Driver typePlanar magneticDynamic
Driver size—40 mm
Lowest frequency10 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity83 dB—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—No
Battery & charging
Battery life20 h9 h
Charging time5.5 h3 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.24.2
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight—315 g
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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