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Audio Technica ATH-AL5NC vs OneOdio Studio Max 2

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

Audio Technica ATH-AL5NC
Audio Technica · 2026ATH-AL5NC
9.0Score
2 advantages≈ $240
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OneOdio Studio Max 2
OneOdio · 2026Studio Max 2
6.6Score
3 advantages≈ $200
8.8Sound8.5
9.2Noise control & calls4.0
8.0Battery8.1

Why is ATH-AL5NC better than Studio Max 2?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · Studio Max 2: No
  2. Driver size53 mm vs 45 mm+18%

Why is Studio Max 2 better than ATH-AL5NC?

  1. Battery life75 h vs 120 h+60%
  2. Bluetooth version5.3 vs 6+13%
  3. Charging time3.5 h vs 3 h+17%
Specifications

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Sound
Ear cup designOpen-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size53 mm45 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance52 Ω34 Ω
Sensitivity103 dB98 dB
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Battery & charging
Battery life75 h120 h
Battery life with ANC50 h—
Battery capacity—120 mAh
Charging time3.5 h3 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)Yes—
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight240 g—
FoldableYesYes
Colours—Black
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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