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Meze 105 AER vs Yamaha YH-WL500

What 105 AER does better (3) and where YH-WL500 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Meze 105 AER
Meze · 2024105 AER
3 advantages≈ $320
vs
Yamaha YH-WL500
Yamaha · 2023YH-WL500
3.6Score
1 advantage≈ $300
Higher score
3.8Noise control & calls3.8

Why is 105 AER better than YH-WL500?

  1. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 20 Hz4×
  2. Highest frequency30,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+50%
  3. Driver size50 mm vs 40 mm+25%

Why is YH-WL500 better than 105 AER?

  1. Weight336 g vs 315 g+7%
Specifications

Side by side

Meze 105 AERMeze 105 AER≈ $320
Yamaha YH-WL500Yamaha YH-WL500≈ $3003.6
Sound
FitOver-earOn-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backSemi-open
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size50 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency5 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency30,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance42 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity112 dB—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Battery & charging
Battery life—9 h
Charging time3 h3 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
Weight336 g315 g
ColoursBlack—
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