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FiiO FT1 Pro vs Yamaha YH-WL500

What FT1 Pro does better (2) and where YH-WL500 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

FiiO FT1 Pro
FiiO · 2024FT1 Pro
2 advantages≈ $250
vs
Yamaha YH-WL500
Yamaha · 2023YH-WL500
3.6Score
1 advantage≈ $300
Higher score
3.8Noise control & calls3.8

Why is FT1 Pro better than YH-WL500?

  1. Lowest frequency7 Hz vs 20 Hz2.9×
  2. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×

Why is YH-WL500 better than FT1 Pro?

  1. Weight374 g vs 315 g+19%
Specifications

Side by side

FiiO FT1 ProFiiO FT1 Pro≈ $250
Yamaha YH-WL500Yamaha YH-WL500≈ $3003.6
Sound
FitOver-earOn-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backSemi-open
Driver typePlanar magneticDynamic
Driver size—40 mm
Lowest frequency7 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance20 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity95 dB—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Battery & charging
Battery life—9 h
Charging time—3 h
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—4.2
Bluetooth codecs—SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight374 g315 g
ColoursBlack—
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