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Audio Technica ATH-AC5TW vs JLab Epic Sport ANC 3

What ATH-AC5TW does better (2) and where Epic Sport ANC 3 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-AC5TW
Audio Technica · 2025ATH-AC5TW
6.8Score
2 advantages≈ $90
vs
JLab Epic Sport ANC 3
JLab · 2025Epic Sport ANC 3
8.0Score
2 advantages≈ $90
Higher score
9.1Battery8.7
2.3Build & features6.8

Why is ATH-AC5TW better than Epic Sport ANC 3?

  1. Battery life13 h vs 12 h+8%
  2. Charging time2 h vs 3 h+50%

Why is Epic Sport ANC 3 better than ATH-AC5TW?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · ATH-AC5TW: Yes
  2. LDACNo · ATH-AC5TW: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOpen-earIn-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—10 mm
Number of drivers—2
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Impedance—16 Ω
Sensitivity100 dB—
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—Yes
Noise reduction (claimed)—38 dB
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones—6
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life13 h12 h
Battery life with ANC—10 h
Total with charging case—52 h
Battery capacity—120 mAh
Charging time2 h3 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 2 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Latency—200 ms
Low-latency game mode—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant, Siri
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight—17 g
Earbud weight (each)10.5 g—
Protection ratingIPX4IP66
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)—6
Colours—Black
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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