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9.2Noise control & calls7.8
7.9Battery8.2
Why is ATH-AL5NC better than Monitor III ANC?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Monitor III ANC: No
- Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
- LDACYes · Monitor III ANC: No
- Weight240 g vs 250 g+4%
- Driver size53 mm vs 32 mm+66%
Why is Monitor III ANC better than ATH-AL5NC?
- Battery life75 h vs 100 h+33%
- Battery life with ANC50 h vs 70 h+40%
- Charging time3.5 h vs 3 h+17%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | — | Over-ear |
| Ear cup design | Open-back | — |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 53 mm | 32 mm |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 40,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 52 Ω | 46 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB | 92 dB |
| Spatial / 3D audio | — | Yes |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | — |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | — |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 75 h | 100 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 50 h | 70 h |
| Charging time | 3.5 h | 3 h |
| Fast charging support | — | Yes |
| Wireless charging (case) | — | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LDAC, AAC, SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | Yes | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | — |
| LE Audio | — | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 240 g | 250 g |
| Water resistance (IPx) | — | IPx0 |
| Foldable | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
