Yamaha YH-E500A
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At a glance
- Brand
- Yamaha
- Type
- On-Ear
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wireless
- Noise cancelling
- Yes
- Released
- 2020
The Yamaha YH-E500A are wireless on-ear headphones with active noise cancelling, featuring a 40mm dynamic driver, Bluetooth 5 connectivity, and up to 38 hours of playback with ANC on.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The Yamaha YH-E500A are wireless on-ear headphones with active noise cancellation, designed for portable listening. They offer a long 38-hour battery life with ANC engaged, support for aptX HD Bluetooth streaming, and a lightweight, foldable build. A transparency mode and wired connection option add to their versatility for everyday use.
What works
- Long 38-hour battery life with ANC on
- Supports high-quality aptX HD audio codec
- Lightweight and foldable design for travel
- Includes transparency mode and wired option
- USB-C charging with app support
What doesn't
- Charging takes about 3.5 hours
- On-ear design may not suit all listeners
- No mention of multipoint connection
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Specifications
| Driver | 40 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
Audio
| Driver | 40 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
Wireless
| Bluetooth | 5.0 |
|---|---|
| Codecs | aptX HD |
| Wireless range | 10 m |
Battery
| Battery life | 38 h |
|---|---|
| Battery life (ANC on) | 38 h |
| Full charge time | 210 min |
Features
| Active noise cancelling | Yes |
|---|---|
| Transparency mode | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes |
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant, Siri |
Design
| Weight | 195 g |
|---|---|
| Foldable | Yes |
| Detachable cable | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes |
| Connector | 3.5 mm |
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