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Audio Technica ATH-AL5NC vs Poly Voyager Surround 80

What ATH-AL5NC does better (4) and where Voyager Surround 80 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-AL5NC
Audio Technica · 2026ATH-AL5NC
9.1Score
4 advantages≈ $270
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Poly Voyager Surround 80
4.4Score
1 advantage≈ $240
9.3Noise control & calls3.9
7.9Battery5.5

Why is ATH-AL5NC better than Voyager Surround 80?

  1. Battery life75 h vs 24 h3.1×
  2. Active noise cancellingYes · Voyager Surround 80: No
  3. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  4. Driver size53 mm vs 40 mm+32%

Why is Voyager Surround 80 better than ATH-AL5NC?

  1. Charging time3.5 h vs 1 h3.5×
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Fit—Over-ear
Ear cup designOpen-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size53 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance52 Ω—
Sensitivity103 dB132 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Battery & charging
Battery life75 h24 h
Battery life with ANC50 h—
Battery capacity—1,100 mAh
Charging time3.5 h1 h
Quick charge (claimed)—15 min → 10 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXNo—
LDACYes—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight240 g—
FoldableYes—
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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