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Audio Technica ATH-ADX3000 vs Audio Technica ATH-AL5NC

What ATH-ADX3000 does better (3) and where ATH-AL5NC wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-ADX3000
Audio Technica · 2025ATH-ADX3000
3 advantages≈ $1,000
vs
Audio Technica ATH-AL5NC
Audio Technica · 2026ATH-AL5NC
9.1Score
2 advantages≈ $270
Higher score
3.8Noise control & calls9.2

Why is ATH-ADX3000 better than ATH-AL5NC?

  1. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 20 Hz4×
  2. Highest frequency45,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz+12%
  3. Driver size58 mm vs 53 mm+9%

Why is ATH-AL5NC better than ATH-ADX3000?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · ATH-ADX3000: Yes
  2. Weight257 g vs 240 g+7%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOver-ear—
Ear cup designOpen-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size58 mm53 mm
Number of drivers1—
Lowest frequency5 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency45,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance50 Ω52 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB103 dB
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Battery & charging
Battery life—75 h
Battery life with ANC—50 h
Charging time—3.5 h
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—5.3
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—Yes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight257 g240 g
Foldable—Yes
ColoursBlack—
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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