Why is N9 Hybrid better than ATH-AL5NC?
- Battery life100 h vs 75 h+33%
- Battery life with ANC55 h vs 50 h+10%
- Charging time3 h vs 3.5 h+17%
Why is ATH-AL5NC better than N9 Hybrid?
- Weight281 g vs 240 g+17%
- Driver size40 mm vs 53 mm+32%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | Over-ear | — |
| Ear cup design | Closed-back | Open-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm | 53 mm |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 40,000 Hz | 40,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 52 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 103 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 100 h | 75 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 55 h | 50 h |
| Charging time | 3 h | 3.5 h |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LDAC, AAC, SBC | LDAC, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | Yes |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | Yes | Yes |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 281 g | 240 g |
| Foldable | — | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
