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Audio Technica ATH-AL5NC vs Sennheiser HDR 275

What ATH-AL5NC does better (4) and where HDR 275 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-AL5NC
Audio Technica · 2026ATH-AL5NC
9.0Score
4 advantages≈ $240
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Sennheiser HDR 275
Sennheiser · 2026HDR 275
2 advantages≈ $160
9.2Noise control & calls3.9

Why is ATH-AL5NC better than HDR 275?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · HDR 275: No
  2. Battery life75 h vs 50 h+50%
  3. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  4. LDACYes · HDR 275: No

Why is HDR 275 better than ATH-AL5NC?

  1. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 6 Hz3.3×
  2. aptXNo · ATH-AL5NC: Yes
Specifications

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Sound
Fit—On-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size53 mm—
Lowest frequency20 Hz6 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance52 Ω—
Sensitivity103 dB106 dB
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Battery & charging
Battery life75 h50 h
Battery life with ANC50 h—
Charging time3.5 h—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.4
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCaptX Adaptive, AAC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXNoYes
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Design & build
Weight240 g—
FoldableYes—
Colours—Black
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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