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9.2Noise control & calls3.8
Why is ATH-AL5NC better than 99 Classics 2nd Gen Walnut/Gold?
- Active noise cancellingYes · 99 Classics 2nd Gen Walnut/Gold: No
- Weight240 g vs 260 g+8%
- Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 25,000 Hz+60%
- Driver size53 mm vs 40 mm+32%
Why is 99 Classics 2nd Gen Walnut/Gold better than ATH-AL5NC?
- Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 15 Hz+33%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | — | Over-ear |
| Ear cup design | Open-back | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 53 mm | 40 mm |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | 15 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 40,000 Hz | 25,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 52 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB | 103 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | — |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | — |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | No |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 75 h | — |
| Battery life with ANC | 50 h | — |
| Charging time | 3.5 h | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | No |
| 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 | Yes |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 240 g | 260 g |
| Foldable | Yes | — |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
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