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Audio Technica ATH-AL5NC vs JLab Daybreak

What ATH-AL5NC does better (5) and where Daybreak wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-AL5NC
Audio Technica · 2026ATH-AL5NC
9.1Score
5 advantages≈ $270
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JLab Daybreak
JLab · 2026Daybreak
7.7Score
2 advantages≈ $175
8.9Sound4.0
7.9Battery9.3

Why is ATH-AL5NC better than Daybreak?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Daybreak: No
  2. Weight240 g vs 316 g+32%
  3. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  4. LDACYes · Daybreak: No
  5. Driver size53 mm vs 50 mm+6%

Why is Daybreak better than ATH-AL5NC?

  1. Battery life75 h vs 100 h+33%
  2. Charging time3.5 h vs 3 h+17%
Specifications

Side by side

JLab DaybreakJLab Daybreak≈ $1757.7
Sound
Fit—Over-ear
Ear cup designOpen-back—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size53 mm50 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance52 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity103 dB—
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYes—
Microphones—2
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life75 h100 h
Battery life with ANC50 h—
Battery capacity—950 mAh
Charging time3.5 h3 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight240 g316 g
FoldableYes—
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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