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Audio Technica ATH-AL5NC vs beyerdynamic Aventho Y

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

Audio Technica ATH-AL5NC
Audio Technica · 2026ATH-AL5NC
9.1Score
2 advantages≈ $270
vs
beyerdynamic Aventho Y
beyerdynamic · 2026Aventho Y
9.4Score
3 advantages≈ $160
Higher score
9.2Noise control & calls7.8
7.9Battery9.2

Why is ATH-AL5NC better than Aventho Y?

  1. Weight240 g vs 316 g+32%
  2. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×

Why is Aventho Y better than ATH-AL5NC?

  1. Battery life75 h vs 90 h+20%
  2. Battery life with ANC50 h vs 60 h+20%
  3. Bluetooth version5.3 vs 6+13%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Fit—Over-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size53 mm—
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance52 Ω—
Sensitivity103 dB—
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life75 h90 h
Battery life with ANC50 h60 h
Battery capacity—650 mAh
Charging time3.5 h—
Quick charge (claimed)—5 min → 6 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.36
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXNoNo
LDACYesYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight240 g316 g
FoldableYes—
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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