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At a glance
- Brand
- Yamaha
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wireless
- Noise cancelling
- -
- Released
- 2025
The Yamaha YH-L500A is an over-ear wireless headphone with Bluetooth 5.4, a 40mm driver, and up to 20 hours of playback. It supports multiple codecs including aptX Adaptive and has a built-in microphone for calls.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The Yamaha YH-L500A is a wireless over-ear headphone designed for flexible listening, offering a 40mm driver and roughly 20 hours of battery life. It supports Bluetooth multipoint for seamless device switching and works with voice assistants like Google Assistant and Siri. With its lightweight 265g build and app support, it aims to deliver a comfortable and feature-rich experience.
What works
- Supports Bluetooth multipoint for easy device switching
- Lightweight design at 265g for comfort
- 20-hour battery life for extended listening
- App support for additional control and customization
- Compatible with Google Assistant and Siri
What doesn't
- Only SBC and AAC codecs listed in specs, despite aptX Adaptive claim
- 2-hour charge time is relatively slow
- No mention of active noise cancellation
Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.
Specifications
| Driver | 40 mm driver |
|---|---|
| Driver size | 40 mm |
Audio
| Driver | 40 mm driver |
|---|---|
| Driver size | 40 mm |
Wireless
| Codecs | SBC, AAC |
|---|---|
| Multipoint pairing | Yes |
Battery
| Battery life | 20 h |
|---|---|
| Full charge time | 120 min |
Features
| Companion app | Yes |
|---|---|
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant, Siri |
Design
| Weight | 265 g |
|---|
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