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Audio Technica ATH-AL5NC vs Marshall Milton A.N.C.

What ATH-AL5NC does better (2) and where Milton A.N.C. wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-AL5NC
Audio Technica · 2026ATH-AL5NC
9.1Score
2 advantages≈ $270
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Marshall Milton A.N.C.
Marshall · 2026Milton A.N.C.
7.8Score
4 advantages≈ $170
8.9Sound4.4
9.2Noise control & calls6.8
7.9Battery7.7

Why is ATH-AL5NC better than Milton A.N.C.?

  1. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  2. Driver size53 mm vs 32 mm+66%

Why is Milton A.N.C. better than ATH-AL5NC?

  1. Battery life75 h vs 80 h+7%
  2. Weight240 g vs 200 g+20%
  3. Bluetooth version5.3 vs 6+13%
  4. Charging time3.5 h vs 2 h+75%
Specifications

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Sound
Fit—On-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size53 mm32 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance52 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity103 dB99 dB
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones—6
Battery & charging
Battery life75 h80 h
Battery life with ANC50 h50 h
Charging time3.5 h2 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)—No
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.36
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXNoNo
LDACYesYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight240 g200 g
FoldableYesYes
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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